Cyberattacks are increasing in both frequency and damage, making it necessary for business owners, IT professionals, and regular employees to understand the risks of an attack occurring. The volume of threats and types of attacks your business may be exposed to depends on your industry and your data. Nonetheless, the danger is ever-present, especially when […]
As a real estate agent, it is possible to be overseeing one or several transactions at one time. Doing so requires a lot of attention as they need to ensure everything needs to go smoothly from start to finish and that everyone’s needs are met. Being this detail-oriented can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming, which […]
When the internet began to reach ubiquity in the homes of people across the world, and in the offices of businesses everywhere, cybersecurity was a key concern. But, in the course of the past twenty years, we’ve seen individuals and businesses reveal their complacency when it comes to their cybersecurity. Data breaches and hacks often […]
Don’t take the bait. By taking a few simple precautions you can keep your business data safe from phishing Data breaching is a big issue at the moment, and nearly half of all data breaches small businesses suffer are the result of various acts of malicious intent. Hackers are clever. They will use a wide […]
Identity and access management has always been a crucial aspect of the internal IT management processes of organizations but it is now extending its importance to external business engagements. Many organizations interact with external users on the web and therefore have to be conscious of those users. This can enable the businesses to control access […]
As your business grows, you should start to think about investing in a business-grade Wi-Fi network instead of sticking with the off-the-shelf package you’ve probably been using up until now. You might balk at the added expense when your current network is running just fine, but you should be won over after experiencing the benefits. […]
Image via Flickr by Blue Coat Photos Cloud usage quickly grew because both companies and employees wanted simplicity, efficiency, and the cost savings that come with moving to the cloud. As new cloud services were introduced, employees started procuring these tools without awareness of the IT department, thus creating a shadow IT problem. Rory ThomasHey, I’m […]
Scam emails have always been a problem, and they can cause plenty of damage to any business affected by them. One common technique is known as ‘email spoofing’. It involves forging a headline to create a message that looks like it might come from a legitimate source. Using email spoofing, a cyber-criminal can set up […]
Email encryption involves the encryption of all messages, which prevents them from being read by anyone other than the intended recipients. It’s a practice common among larger companies, particularly those that are responsible for handling plenty of sensitive data. However, email encryption is becoming increasingly advantageous for smaller businesses, and here are just three reasons […]
Within the last week a new strain of ransomware, named SynAck, has been reported. According to news coverage, this type of ransomware demands its victims to contact them directly via email or a BitMessage ID, to organise making the ransom payment. Rory ThomasHey, I’m Rory and I am the ultimate accidental geek. Born in London […]
