The most common phishing theme? Finance.
Think of phishing as a wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing, masquerading as a legitimate message to deceive unsuspecting recipients. These emails often contain harmful links, attachments, or requests for sensitive information, all cleverly disguised as communication from a trusted source.
Cyberthreats 2024: Understand how the burglars can get in, so you know how to keep them out
The consequences of a successful cyber attack can be utterly catastrophic, both in terms of financial losses and damage to your business’s reputation. And the attacks take many different forms, all with increasing sophistication. But when you know what you’re up against, you can be prepared.
The business owner’s guide to data encryption
Data is the lifeblood of your business. It’s everything from customer profiles and financial transactions to confidential business plans and intellectual property. Realistically, your success and reputation hinge on how well you protect your data. This is where encryption comes into it. At its core, encryption is the process of converting your data into a scrambled, unreadable format, rendering your information useless to anyone without the decryption key.
Tips to Improve Computer Performance on Windows 10 and 11
Your team’s efficiency directly impacts your business’s success. Slow computers can hinder productivity and affect overall performance. But instead of immediately resorting to costly PC replacements, explore these simple strategies to enhance computer performance on Windows 10 and 11.
Technology Today: February Edition
Navigating notification overload: strategies for coping with technology disruptions. In this month’s newsletter we discuss what we can do or advise our fellow team members on how to cope with notification fatigue and disruption.
Ransomware dilemma: To pay or not to pay?
In the face of cyber criminals providing more payment options for escaping ransomware attacks, our advice stands firm: paying only serves to empower criminal activities and offers no guarantee against future extortion, perpetuating a cycle of vulnerability and exploitation.
Building trust between employees and AI
While you may see AI as an incredible opportunity for business evolution, your employees might hold some skepticism and apprehension, particularly around their job stability.
Think your business is safe from cyber threats? Think again!
Cybercriminals are targeting businesses of all sizes with something known as “botnets”. These consist of networks of compromised devices, all controlled by a single malicious operator. Devices can range from your computer to even your smart refrigerator.
Proactive Monitoring is your IT Lifeboat
Let’s look at what makes proactive monitoring worth all the hype: real-time awareness, immediate action, risk mitigation, efficiency, and, most importantly, boosting your bottom line.
Mastering proactive monitoring of your tech systems to weather any storm
Proactive monitoring is like having a trusty lookout perched high in the crow’s nest of your ship, scanning the horizon for any signs of danger. It’s about staying one step ahead of trouble and preventing issues before they become full-blown crises.
