Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you thought that you couldn’t possibly have anything that a hacker could want? Didn’t think they even knew about your small business. Well, a new report by cybersecurity firm Barracuda Networks debunks this myth. Their report analyzed millions of emails across… Continue reading Small Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones
Category: Cybersecurity
Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)
After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is gone. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft dropped the web browser from support. IE ushered in the age of connection to the world in 1995 and held a majority of the browser market share for many… Continue reading Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)
If You Know Your Password, You’re Already In TROUBLE (Password Managers)
Why is knowing your password a bad thing? It’s because if you know it, then it’s most likely not very strong. It could be your pet’s name, partner’s birthdate, favorite song, or something else familiar to you. Why is that a problem? Because it makes your password much easier to hack. People’s lives aren’t so… Continue reading If You Know Your Password, You’re Already In TROUBLE (Password Managers)
You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks. A cybercriminal may want to steal employee login credentials. Or wish to launch a ransomware attack for a payout. Or possibly plant spyware to steal sensitive info. Sending a… Continue reading You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
How Google and Comcast Can Put Your Business In Danger
It’s hard to imagine that any business would dream of operating without business email. Despite the rise of messaging apps like Slack and Teams, email is still the main way that companies communicate internally, externally, and with customers. Email is one of the most critical cloud services that companies use and it’s something that every… Continue reading How Google and Comcast Can Put Your Business In Danger
What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
Few things invoke instant panic like a missing mobile device. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is more personal than even that which is in your wallet. It’s because of all your digital footprints. This… Continue reading What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
Hackers Want You To Keep Thinking They Don’t Care About Your Business
Think you’re too small for a cyberattack? Or maybe you’re thinking that hackers couldn’t care less about the data that you have. After all, it’s not government secrets or research and development type stuff, right? That’s what hackers are hoping you’re thinking. They count on the fact that smaller companies think they’re just little fish… Continue reading Hackers Want You To Keep Thinking They Don’t Care About Your Business
How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection
There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for all types of attacks. Ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more launch via a phishing email. Why has phishing remained such a large… Continue reading How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection
When Have You Checked Your Backups?
After data loss, 40-60% of small enterprises will not reopen. Most firms understand the importance of data backup. Without it, they risk losing crucial files in the case of a hard drive failure or a cyberattack. However, having a backup in place is insufficient; you must test that backup. The purpose of testing backups is… Continue reading When Have You Checked Your Backups?
Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect
How many text messages from companies do you receive today as compared to about two years ago? If you’re like many people, it’s quite a few more. This is because retailers have begun bypassing bloated email inboxes. They are urging consumers to sign up for SMS alerts for shipment tracking and sale notices. The medical… Continue reading Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect