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Business OperationsStreamlining Account Management: Google’s Initiative to Delete Inactive Accounts
If you haven't touched your Google account in years, it is time to use it again to prevent it from disappearing. Google recently announced that it will be deleting accounts that have been inactive for two years. This move is part of efforts to organize user data and improve account security. Businesses using Google to connect to third-party software should take proactive steps to maintain their accounts.
June 19, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHow to Stay Ahead of AI-Powered Cybersecurity Risks
While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit to carry out complex cyberattacks that are difficult to detect and mitigate. Using AI, hackers can create convincing phishing emails that bypass spam filters. Similarly, cybercriminals can leverage AI to manipulate security systems and gain unauthorized access that causes irreparable damage to your business and your reputation.
June 16, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityHere’s How Cybercriminals Try to Hack your Accounts While you Sleep
Consider this: you're fast asleep after a long day at work when your phone begins to buzz.
June 8, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityUnderstanding and Mitigating Brute-Force Attacks
Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed "BrutePrint." This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today's smartphones. This is an example of what cybersecurity experts call a brute force attack.
June 3, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityEmbracing Password Passkeys: Strengthening Business Security in the Password-less Era
Passwords protect our privacy but don't offer the most convenient experience. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft show that there's a better alternative: passkeys.
June 2, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityBest Practices To Keep in Mind Against Cybersecurity Threats
As a business owner, you must take every precaution to safeguard your company's data.
June 1, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityProtect Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Common Cybersecurity Mistakes
Cybersecurity mistakes can cost your business a fortune and ruin customer trust. While experts expect cyber attacks to double in the next two years, more than half of small businesses have yet to invest in proper cybersecurity.
May 23, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityDon’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a zero-trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view.
May 18, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsStrengthening Your Business’s Security: Best Practices for Password Protection
The Top Password Mistakes Business Owners Make
May 8, 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 -
Business OperationsTransforming Your Business with a CRM System
Have you ever wondered how successful businesses maintain strong connections with their customers? One way is to have a good customer relationship management (CRM) system.
April 28, 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 -
CybersecurityStay Safe from Silent Cyberattacks on IoT Devices
American university researchers uncovered a new cyberattack called Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT). It threatens devices with voice assistants, launching completely silent attacks. Fortunately, researchers exposed the vulnerability before threat actors could exploit it. The discovery is a warning to everyone to take the necessary precautions.
April 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Logging in to Microsoft 365 in your business is about to become a little bit faster.
April 6, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityHow Cybercriminals are Exploiting the Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown
Recently, there was a rise in cybercrimes related to the closing of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Threat actors go after businesses and sometimes use them in their illegal activities.
April 6, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityPatched Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently fixed a serious security flaw in Outlook that scored a 9.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.
April 5, 2023 2 min -
CybersecuritySAP Releases Patches for Various Flaws
SAP, a leading business software company, recently released fixes for 19 bugs in its products.
April 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Patch Tuesday
Microsoft released on March 14, 2023, a security update that fixes at least 74 bugs in Windows and other software. Hackers are already attacking two flaws, including a very serious one in Microsoft Outlook.
March 28, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityReduce the Risk of Business Email Compromise Attacks
Email threats have been around since the early 90s. But phishing techniques are much more sophisticated now than they were back then. One of the most successful and lucrative tactics is business email compromise (BEC). BEC scams have stolen over $43 billion from businesses worldwide between July 2019 and December 2021. Threat actors are making more money from it than ransomware.
March 23, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityBot Malware is a Growing Security Threat
The internet has recently been buzzing with talk of AI chatbots changing the world.
March 23, 2023 1 min
