New phishing scam outsmarts businesses… here’s how to stay secure
Cybercriminals are targeting trusted platforms like SharePoint and OneDrive, tricking users into revealing login details and spreading malicious files. Don’t let your business fall victim! Educate your team, enable multi-factor authentication, and keep your security software up to date.
The number one threat to your business?
That’s ransomware, a cyber attack that’s fast becoming the number one threat to businesses worldwide. It’s become a top choice for cyber criminals because it’s profitable, easy to deploy, and very effective.
Are you making the smart decision to proactively invest in cyber security defences?
About half of small and medium-sized businesses still lack any cyber security measures. If your business is one of them, it’s time to make a change. Cyber security might seem complex, but it begins with a few simple steps. Let’s discuss some basics you can implement right away.
Unlocking the secret to data security with biometrics
Reports suggest that only a small percentage of people are adopting biometrics like fingerprints to safeguard our data, even though we all understand the importance of data privacy and security. So, why the reluctance?
Why annual Cyber Security Training falls short
In today’s digital landscape, the importance of keeping your team informed about cyber threats cannot be overstated. As cyber attacks continue to rise, staying ahead of the curve is paramount to safeguarding your business. However, the traditional once-a-year cyber security training is no longer as effective as it once was.
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.
Rethinking password security: length vs strength
Recent research has uncovered a rather unsettling truth – even 15-character passwords can be vulnerable to compromise. That’s right; it’s time to confront a harsh reality – longer doesn’t necessarily mean stronger.
Bot malware is a growing security threat
Bot malware is even more damaging than regular malware because it has the potential to steal your entire digital identity. This type of threat needs your attention – it can cause major problems for business owners who aren’t protected.
Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security
Our phones are a goldmine of private information. And if your team also use phones for work, they’ll often have access straight into company systems – email, contact lists, network access, file systems. So if they’re not kept as secure as any other device in your workplace, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security.
When can you finally forget your password?
More big tech companies like Microsoft and Apple are ditching passwords in favour of passkeys, which are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts. How long before we can safely forget all our passwords? Here’s the latest.