Cybercriminals need to access personal user information or credentials to launch cyberattacks successfully. New phishing trends are the main ways they obtain this information. Why should you care about phishing as an enterprise with secure business I.T. support? Because phishing is becoming more sophisticated, you can be attacked from anywhere, from your office network to your managed service providers. The best way to keep your business...
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Don't look now, but we're about to reveal some secrets. But first, a question: Does your business need cybersecurity insurance? And by "really need," we don't mean "it would be nice to have if we win the lottery." We mean "as essential as that morning coffee that fuels your 9 to 5." You're in the right place if you've been tossing this question around. Let’s get into it. What We'll...
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Email is one of the most common avenues for cyberattacks and cybercriminals often use it to deliver malicious content. Studies show that approximately 1.2% of all emails sent worldwide are malicious, translating to about 3.4 billion emails daily. But why are email attacks so common? Email is a widely used form of communication, and email-based attacks are relatively inexpensive and require minimal effort compared to...
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Today, public Wi-Fi hotspots are widely available in commercial and public settings, including cafes, restaurants, and transportation systems. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi scams are now taking advantage of these popular hotspots. For many, a public Wi-Fi connection provides convenience, which is too difficult to ignore. They can access their online accounts on the go, check emails, or catch up with work. However, these connections also pose serious security...
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The universal connectivity through the web and internet has made it possible for offices to share sensitive data conveniently. However, this universal connectivity poses some severe threats to network security. The leakage of sensitive data, cyber-attacks, and hacking attempts are rampant. It would not be wrong to say; that every organization can fall prey to network malpractices. According to one statistic, 32 percent of companies have...
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You can have all the locks on your data center and all the network security available, but nothing will keep your data safe if your employees are sloppy with passwords. There are many ways data can fall prey to a breach. For example, opening a malicious email link is one of the most common sources of phishing scams. Here are some basic practices that you should...
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Remote workforces rely on computer support. Many business owners are asking themselves right now - is a small workforce right for me? Access to better talents, a cut on costs, and improved productivity are all possible advantages. On the other hand, candidates enjoy the flexibility, independence, and work-life balance that comes with distributed labor. When you're hiring someone to work from home, you're not just looking for...
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On July 15, several high-profile Twitter accounts were hacked to spread a cryptocurrency scam. Twitter has enterprise-level network security, so how did hackers gain access to these profiles? Twitter reported that the hackers used an internal admin tool to gain access to the accounts. Specifically, the company tweeted that "a coordinated social engineering attack" on employees gave a hacker "access to internal systems and tools." Cybercriminals...
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