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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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Business OperationsHow Technology Can Help Scale Your Business: Key Areas to Focus On
Scaling your business with technology is an excellent way to increase profit margins and revenue. No matter what part of your business operations you need to streamline, you can find an app, software, or device to deliver the desired results.
May 20, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsReasons Network Security Should Be a Top Priority for Your Business
A computer network streamlines your business operations, boosts productivity, and improves customer experiences. With this reliance comes the need to make sure your network is safe.
May 13, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityThe Growing Trend of Telegram as a Marketplace for Phishing Tools and Services
Cybercrime is becoming increasingly common as businesses continue to rely on technology to conduct their operations. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to exploit businesses and individuals. One of the methods gaining popularity is using Telegram, a popular messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption. Telegram has become a hub for selling phishing tools and services due to its secure and anonymous nature. The number of Telegram channels selling these tools and services has increased in recent years. Cybercriminals are using Telegram to sell a variety of phishing tools and...
May 3, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Secure Passwords in the Age of AI
Businesses always look for ways to protect their sensitive data. But have you considered the growing threat of AI cracking your passwords?
April 27, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITBusiness Continuity Planning: How to Prepare Your IT Systems for Disasters
As a business owner, you know that unexpected events can happen anytime.
April 26, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsThe Risks of IoT Devices: How to Secure Your Business
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing network of devices connected to the internet and each other. These include smart tools, security devices, wearables, and appliances. These devices make people's lives easier and more convenient. But they can also come with security risks that put businesses in danger.
April 24, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityTMX Finance Data Breach: What You Need to Know
TMX Finance has been providing underserved consumers with credit products since 1998. Unfortunately, the company suffered a massive data breach that went undetected for months. It involved all TMX subsidiaries, namely TitleMax, InstaLoans, and TitleBucks. The incident affected over 4.8 million customers across all its services.
April 21, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsThe Importance of a Strong IT Infrastructure for Businesses
As a business owner, you know that your company's success relies on many factors. A robust IT infrastructure is one of the most crucial elements for continued growth and stability.
April 17, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityAT&T Data Breach – 9 Million Affected
In a recent statement, telecommunications giant AT&T confirmed that a hack on a vendor it was working with exposed around 9 million accounts. AT&T said that the sensitive information was mainly about device upgrade eligibility.
March 27, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityHiatus Malware Targets Business Routers
There is a new malware campaign targeting business-grade routers. It is called Hiatus, a complex operation that deploys the HiatusRAT malware. It is a kind of Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that cybercriminals use to gain remote control over a target system.
March 25, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCerebral Data Breach – 3.18 Million Affected
Cerebral, an online platform that offers mental health care services, recently suffered a data breach that may have affected up to 3.18 million users. According to its report, the breach was due to the company’s use of third-party pixel trackers.
March 24, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsMaintain Customer Trust By Scaling Up IT Systems
Every business owner knows that forming a strong relationship with customers is essential to succeed. And two important elements of this relationship are positive customer experience and customer trust. Having these will help you bring in new customers and repeat or loyal customers.
March 22, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHatch Bank Falls Victim to Data Breach
Hatch Bank confirmed a data breach that compromised its customers' personal data. The financial technology firm said hackers found a vulnerability in its internal file-transfer software. This allowed the hackers to access and steal around 140,000 customer names and social security numbers from Jan. 30-31, 2023.
March 21, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityChick-fil-A Confirms Credential Stuffing Attack
Credential stuffing is one of the many forms of cyberattacks on the rise. It's a low-risk, low-cost automated method. It uses bots to access username-password combinations from past data breaches. It then uses that information to exfiltrate data from a new target system. It relies on people's habit of reusing the same login credential across various sites.
March 20, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityTypes Of Hackers To Watch Out For And What You Can Do To Protect Your Biz
Your data is pivotal to running a successful company. If you don’t have proper security measures in place, hackers can easily steal your data and take you out of business.
March 14, 2023 6 min -
CybersecurityNews Corp Cyberattack
News Corporation (News Corp) has disclosed more information about the 2022 cyberattack against the major publishing conglomerate. News Corp revealed that the cybercriminals had access to its systems two years ago, starting in Feb. 2020.
March 14, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Attack on Dole
Ransomware is a threat businesses cannot afford to ignore. Such a cyberattack often blocks user access to systems until the perpetrator receives ransom. A recent cautionary tale is a ransomware attack on Dole Food Company.
March 11, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Exchange Server Antivirus Exclusions
The Microsoft Exchange Server is an e-mail server developed exclusively for Windows OS users. It also offers collaboration functions like scheduling and calendaring.
March 10, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityStanford University Data Breach
The recent Stanford University data breach is causing businesses to reevaluate their security practices. The way the university handled the breach can serve as a guide for business owners. But it is important to understand the facts of the incident.
March 8, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityGoDaddy Finds Multiple-Year Security Breach
GoDaddy is a popular web hosting company with millions of customers worldwide. Users are alarmed to find that attackers stole the company’s source code.
March 6, 2023 3 min
