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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityPrilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information
The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments.
February 14, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to companies of all sizes. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources or lack of vital security measures. Like most companies, small businesses have sensitive data that needs to be protected, but they may have a lower level of security than larger organizations; this makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can have serious consequences.
February 13, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityFour Ways to Protect Your Business Network
Wi-Fi is an easy and popular way to connect to the internet. However, it can also be easily hacked and used to steal your sensitive information. This article will explain some top ways to secure your Wi-Fi connection.
February 10, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityYoung Employees Have Different Attitudes to Cyber Crime
ARE YOUR YOUNG EMPLOYEES TOO RELAXED ABOUT CYBER CRIME?
February 9, 2023 1 min -
CybersecuritySmall Business, Big Target: 5 Ways to Protect Your Company from Cyber Attacks
As a small business owner, you might believe that cyberattacks are unlikely to affect your organization. However, due to their sometimes lower resource levels and less advanced security procedures, small enterprises are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are aware of this weakness and frequently target small businesses in an effort to steal confidential data or financial information.
February 9, 2023 2 min -
Cybersecurity5 Ways Managed IT Services Can Benefit Your Business
Companies may benefit from a variety of services that a managed IT provider can offer, including higher productivity, cost savings, enhanced cybersecurity, and access to professional advice. These services can aid businesses in operating more effectively, reducing IT expenses, enhancing cybersecurity, and gaining access to professional advice. Managed IT services may be tailored to fit the particular needs of different organizations.
February 8, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityAvoid This Clever New Phishing Scam
This new phishing scam is a convincing looking, but fake, email that appears to come from a widely used e-signature platform. Some anti-virus software isn’t spotting the threat.
February 2, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityMaking Your Mobile Devices Safe From Cyberattacks: The 9 Best Practices
The reality is, mobile devices are less safe than desktop computers. Boosting security on such devices is essential if you use them in business.
February 1, 2023 6 min -
CybersecurityGive Your Business The Protection It Needs With Cyber Insurance
Being at risk for cyber-attacks is a growing concern among small-business owners. Cybercriminals often target small businesses because they hold sensitive information and have weaker security infrastructures than larger businesses. For this reason and more, it should be no surprise that 88% of small-business owners feel vulnerable to a cyber-attack, according to a recent survey.
January 31, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityThe Benefits of a VPN for Your Business
VPNs, or virtual private networks, have grown in popularity recently as more people recognize the need for internet privacy and security. A VPN is a software that encrypts your internet connection, making it difficult for anyone to intercept your data and track your online activities.
January 28, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityRecommended Best Practices to Reduce Cyber Supply Chain Risks
What exactly is a supply chain attack and how does it impact your organization? A supply chain attack is a type of cyberattack that targets an organization’s external suppliers and vendors. This can have significant consequences for the organization, such as financial losses, damage to reputation and costly recovery efforts.
January 27, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityAdvantages of a Hybrid Cloud
Public and private cloud infrastructures have benefits and drawbacks that can impact small to medium-sized businesses. Some advantages of public cloud infrastructure include lower costs, scalability, and flexibility. However, public clouds also present certain risks, such as data security vulnerabilities. Public clouds can be less secure and reliable than private clouds. On the other hand, private clouds offer greater security and reliability but can be more expensive and difficult to scale.
January 27, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHow Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams
Phishing can lose you a lot of money and expose sensitive information. Microsoft 365 Defender can dramatically mitigate this risk with several features.
January 26, 2023 5 min -
CybersecurityData Breach at GoTo: Encrypted Customer Information Compromised
On January 23, 2023, GoTo released a statement detailing an update to the ongoing data breach investigation. Business owners should pay attention to this incident and its implications for their security practices.
January 26, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityPayPal Hack: 35,000 Accounts Compromised in Credential Stuffing Attack
On December 20, 2022, PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment platforms, confirmed that 35,000 users' accounts had been compromised due to a security breach. An unauthorized party viewed and potentially obtained some personal information of PayPal customers between December 6, 2022, and December 8, 2022. As soon as PayPal identified the breach, the company immediately took steps to protect affected customers and notified law enforcement.
January 25, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityT-Mobile Data Breach Impacts Millions
The mobile phone provider recently announced that a data breach had impacted 37 million T-Mobile accounts. In a Form 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, T-Mobile said they realized an authorized entity obtained data via a single API on January 5, 2023. Unlike other data breach cases where customer data is sometimes preserved, the hackers have stolen personal customer data, such as credit card information. The compromised information contains some clients' credentials, names, phone numbers, addresses, and billing information. T-Mobile tries to make things sound not as bad...
January 23, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityDon’t Let Outdated Operating Systems Put Your Business at Risk
As the New Year begins, business owners need to be aware of a significant change in the technology landscape: the end of Microsoft's support for Windows 7 and 8.1. As of January 10th, 2023, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for these versions of its operating system. This poses a significant risk to businesses still running these older systems, as they are left vulnerable to cyberattacks.
January 20, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityLCBO Shuts Down Their Website and Mobile App After Finding Malicious Credit Card Skimmer Script Within their Site
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), a Canadian government enterprise and the country's largest beverage alcohol retailer, revealed that unknown attackers had breached its website to inject malicious code designed to steal customer and credit card information at check-out. LCBO revealed that third-party forensic investigators found a credit card stealing script that was active on its website for five days. LCBO said that customers who provided personal information on its check-out pages and proceeded to its payment page on LCBO.com between January 5, 2023, and January 10, 2023, may have...
January 19, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityCredential Stuffing Attack Strikes Norton LifeLock
Norton LifeLock, a leading provider of identity protection and cybersecurity services, recently experienced a data breach caused by a credential stuffing attack.
January 19, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityDid you know just like food items, your software can expire too?
It may still function, but it will no longer receive patches and updates. This exposes your business to security risks and makes it easier for threat actors to exploit. You could also be at risk of receiving data privacy fines.
January 18, 2023 1 min
