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CybersecurityRansomware Attacks on the Rise: Why Businesses Are Paying the Ransom
A small retail business was hit by a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals encrypted their critical data and demanded a ransom of $50,000 for decryption. Despite having a backup system, the company decided to pay the ransom due to the lack of knowledge about the time required for restoration and the cybercriminals' promise of faster decryption.
May 9, 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 -
Cybersecurity3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network security could lead to a chain of events that could prove catastrophic for your business. You can avoid this by implementing a robust cybersecurity framework such as zero trust.
May 5, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsMicrosoft Outlook Video Update: Simplifying Video Sharing for Business Owners
Microsoft Outlook's latest update solves one of the most common email challenges businesses face: video attachments. Here's what you should know about the update and how it may affect your business. The Microsoft Outlook Video Update is a new feature that simplifies the process of sharing video files through email. With this update, you no longer need to compress large video files; the video will be stored on OneDrive and accessed through a link. This streamlines video-sharing processes, saving you time and enhancing team communication.
May 5, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityProtecting Your Business from Cyber Threats: The Importance of Cybersecurity Training
As the digital world grows, businesses face more cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these can cause significant financial losses and credibility damage. That's why companies need to focus on cybersecurity training as threat actors become more ingenious in their tactics. That way, companies can protect their assets and keep customer data safe.
May 4, 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 -
Technology TrendsSecuring Your Online Collaboration: The Future of Workspace Protection
Keeping Our Online Workspaces Safe With New Security Tools
May 1, 2023 2 min -
CloudThe Role of Cloud Computing in Business Growth
As a business owner, you want to increase efficiency, cut costs, and beat the competition. Looking for something that can do all these? Enter cloud computing, which has revolutionized how businesses of all sizes operate.
April 29, 2023 2 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 -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Hints at Some Exciting Windows 12 Developments
They upgrade so quickly!
April 27, 2023 1 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 -
Business OperationsThe Biggest Risk Is Not The One You Don’t Take, But The One You Don’t See
“The biggest risk is the one you don’t take” is a mantra you’ll hear motivational speakers deliver in their presentations to make the argument that you should throw all caution to the wind and go for it (whatever “it” is).
April 26, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityAlienFox Malware: The Swiss Army Knife of Cloud Attacks
Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new, modular malware toolkit called "AlienFox." Cybercriminals use AlienFox to breach email and web hosting services. It compromises misconfigured hosts on cloud platforms and takes sensitive data.
April 25, 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 -
CybersecurityCriminals Are Exploiting AI to Create More Convincing Scams
It comes as no surprise that cybercriminals are utilizing the new AI tools to increase the effectiveness of their scams.
April 20, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityGateway Casinos locations in Ontario have been closed due to a cyberattack
Several Ontario casinos will stay closed following a cybersecurity incident that Gateway Casinos detected on Sunday April 16, 2023.The company is currently trying to restore its IT systems after identifying a system-wide malfunction over the weekend.
April 20, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityThe Critical Importance of Virtualized Infrastructure Security (And 4 Ways to Enhance It)
A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant impact on how quickly you can retrieve your data and resume operations following an attack.
April 19, 2023 6 min -
Industry InsightsElementor Pro’s Security Issue: How It Impacts Business Owners
Elementor Pro is a popular website builder plug-in among WordPress users. Over 11 million websites use it to access professional themes, customize elements, and design forms. However, researchers have discovered some security issues with the extension that users should be wary of.
April 19, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityOneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware
File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote.
April 18, 2023 2 min
