Category: Security

Ever tried keeping track of a story where the villain keeps changing names? Confusing, right? That’s been the reality in cybersecurity. The same hacking group can be tracked under multiple names depen...

We’ve all been there—you’re working in a coffee shop, on a train, or even at the airport, and you get that unsettling feeling… someone’s watching your screen. It’s not just uncomfortable—it’s a real s...

You’ve just received another email from Microsoft—but this one says you need to take urgent action to secure your account. Before you click that link or enter any sensitive information, pause. Is it r...

When it comes to cybersecurity, the real danger isn’t always a lack of knowledge—it’s overconfidence. And that’s exactly how phishing scams trick employees. Most staff believe they’re smart enough to ...

The BEST protection against ransomware What would you do if you arrived at work tomorrow and all your files were gone? Not just missing. But locked up. Encrypted. Held for ransom by criminals demandin...

Just when you think your business has cybersecurity under control, a new tactic emerges. And this one is clever—criminals can now gain access to your Microsoft accounts without stealing your password....

SMBs Are Losing Big to Fraud—Here’s How to Fight Back Still think fraud is something only large corporations need to worry about? That mindset could be putting your business at risk. Small and midsize...

Ever needed to quickly convert a file, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job do...

Be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”? If so, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean it’s OK. Despite years of warnings from IT experts (people l...

Microsoft is really leaning into AI lately. And its latest idea is to make Copilot open automatically when you launch Microsoft Edge. Right now, if you want to use Copilot in Edge, you must click the ...

Do you feel like you’re constantly hearing about cyber attacks lately? You’re not imagining things. Cyber attacks are on the rise. And they’ve overtaken other risks as the number one concern for many ...

Think about the last online ad you clicked… Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you’re not alone – and this is exactly what scammers are counting on. “Malvertising”, or malicious adve...

Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business. Why? Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain acc...

Have you ever stopped to wonder how many phishing scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might come as a nasty surprise. Last year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links TRIP...

Imagine this: Your business grinds to a halt because your critical files are locked away by scammers. And they’re demanding a ransom for their release. This is called a ransomware attack, and it’s a g...

You’re scanning your inbox and spot an important email with a Word document attached. Maybe it’s an invoice, a message from a supplier, or even a request from a colleague. You open it without thinking...

Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course you do. But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well have left the door ...

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere these days – coffee shops, airports, hotels, trains. It’s super convenient, especially for business travelers or anyone working remotely. But what if I told you that hopping...

Do you dream of never having to remember another password ever again? That’s what Windows Hello, Microsoft’s biometric sign-in tool is all about. It helps you log in to your Windows 11 devices quickly...

When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? But ...

Email has become an essential tool for any successful business, but as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your e...

If you get a call claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support, think twice before doing what they ask. There’s a new trend for scammers to pose as “help desk” staff, with the aim of tricking employees...

Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like...

How cautious are you and your team with online security? You know about phishing scams, dodgy downloads, and not clicking suspicious links, right? But an even sneakier new malware (that’s malicious so...

Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – is a nightmare worthy of a horror movie. Data backup tools create copies of your data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong...

How Cyber Insurance and Key Security Measures Helped Businesses Bounce Back from Recent Cyber Breaches In today’s digital world, cyber threats are more dangerous and costly than ever. Recent cyber sec...

Microsoft recently announced that all Azure sign-ins will soon require multi-factor authentication (MFA) to boost security. Even if you don’t use Azure, a cloud computing platform, this is something y...

Here’s a topic that’s been making headlines and causing sleepless nights for many: Cyber extortion. Is it something that’s on your radar? It should be, because it might affect your business one day. W...

As the new academic year begins, it’s a great opportunity to review or establish a disaster recovery plan, even though it might not be at the top of your to-do list. Educational institutions rely heav...

If you use Google Chrome in your business, you’re probably familiar with extensions. These useful tools can enhance your browsing experience in countless ways, from blocking annoying ads to reducing d...

As we enter Spring 2023, it’s a time for new beginnings and planning for what lies ahead. However, it’s also important to prepare for potential cyberattacks by prioritizing resiliency. According to a ...

Many small and medium-sized businesses are new to the idea of cybersecurity insurance. Originally created for large companies in the 1990s, it protected against data processing errors and online media...

As the home security market continues to grow, it’s important for homeowners to be aware of the potential risks associated with remote monitoring systems. Here are some tips to help secure your home c...

If your business relies on technology tools, it is important to have a plan for what to do if they fail. For many, the recent Microsoft 365 outage was a wakeup call to the fact that they need to have ...

Managed service providers (MSPs) offer IT consulting and support, effectively managing their client’s IT. MSPs can act as an internal IT department that implements and maintains your technology soluti...

When it comes to cybersecurity, employee training is a step that many employers neglect or undervalue. Too many companies think that installing a suite of antivirus and anti-malware software is enough...