Ten Essential Measures to Safeguard your Small Business
Ten Essential Measures to Safeguard your Small Business In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is crucial for every business, particularly for small enterprises that face unique obstacles. These businesses frequently struggle with limited resources and expertise to implement strong security systems. However, by adopting essential practices, small businesses can protect themselves from cyber threats. Here are some […]
Business Email Compromise Warning!
Business Email Compromise Warning! In the last few weeks, we’ve noticed a significant increase in hacked email accounts, in what the IT industry calls a “Business Email Compromise.” In its most common form, the attacker will find a way to hack into your email account, will read and snoop on all your correspondence, and then use […]
Venmo may be convenient, but it’s crucial not to lower your guard
Venmo may be convenient, but it’s crucial not to lower your guard Venmo, the mobile payment application, offers a convenient way to transfer funds from your bank account to friends and businesses for services or goods. Venmo combines financial transactions with social media elements, creating a unique platform that requires advanced encryption and fraud detection technology […]
Safeguard your small business from cybersecurity threats
Safeguard your small business from cybersecurity threats It’s estimated that there are nearly 3,809,448 cyberattacks daily, with the projected cost of global cybercrime reaching 10.5 trillion dollars by 2025. Forty-three percent of all cyberattacks target small businesses due to a lack of investment in cybersecurity measures, with human error being a major cause. This creates opportunities […]
Cybersecurity should be a Top Concern for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity should be a top concern for small businesses In 2023, small businesses were targeted in 43% of cyberattacks. Just 14% of Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) have the necessary defenses in place. Nearly half of small businesses with under 50 employees do not allocate any funds to cybersecurity. Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) encounter special […]
Protecting your Small Business with Cybersecurity
Protecting Your Small Business with Cybersecurity A cyberattack is any malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to your computer or network with the intent to cause damage. Cyberattacks allow hackers to steal your data leading to major disturbances, monetary setbacks, or even the shutdown of your business. The average expense of a data breach […]
Healthcare data scare: Impacts of recent cyber breach loom
Healthcare data scare: Impacts of recent cyber breach loom On February 22, a cyber assault targeted the health technology provider Change Healthcare, causing widespread chaos across the nation. Numerous hospitals and pharmacies faced payment delays, leaving countless patients without access to prescriptions. The Change Healthcare platform offers a variety of services to healthcare providers including processing claims […]
‘Quishing:’ How this modern version of phishing poses new risks to online security
‘Quishing:’ How this modern version of phishing poses new risks to online security You may have seen square-shaped barcodes on posters, advertisements, and the like, inviting you to scan them with your phone’s camera. Known as quick response codes (QR codes for short), these handy codes store and share information, like website links, […]
Keep Yourself Safe from Catfishing
Keep Yourself Safe from Catfishing Catfishing is when someone pretends to be someone else online to trick you into forming a relationship, whether it is a friendship or something more romantic. These online scammers want to make you believe they’re genuine so they can take advantage of you financially, get your details, or cause […]
Are Your Out Loud Conversations Fueling Ads?
In today’s tech-driven world, concerns surrounding the invasion of privacy seem to be ever-growing, especially the ability of your smartphones to listen in on your conversations.