Technology is an integral part of almost all businesses these days. However, many organizations do not find it feasible to have an in-house IT team. For those that do, many are unable to manage all the aspects of IT by themselves. That’s why many companies choose to outsource their IT needs. Hiring the right IT support […]
As a small business owner, you’re likely used to wearing a lot of hats: you’re the business accountant, CEO, HR department, security officer, marketing agency, and IT department all at once. When you’re just starting out, it can be easy to fall into the trap of “cutting costs.” If the business is so small, why […]
The more advanced and newfangled our tech gets, the more creative hackers and scammers get to take advantage of it. Multi-factor authentication “fatigue” attacks are the latest in a long line of access scams perpetrated by ne’er-do-wells around the world. This tricky – and extremely annoying – hack attack is typically the result of a […]
Do you know what “quiet quitting” is? Recently, the phrase has become widely popular on social media. It happens when employees just perform the tasks assigned to them without going above and beyond. Although we have heard a lot about it lately, this idea is not new. However, there are many reasons why it has […]
It’s safe to say that, at this point, there is an app for every conceivable need, thanks to the explosion of mobile apps that has followed the widespread use of smartphones. But unfortunately, there are a lot of malicious apps among the many helpful ones, and sadly no app store is safe from them. Luckily, there […]
We are living in the so-called information age. New technologies are developed daily to improve everyone’s lives by making them simpler, more advanced, and overall better. With the help of modern technology, businesses can reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and boost revenues. Understanding the tech trends that will rule the upcoming year is the first […]
Your organization is probably aware of cyberattacks, and most likely, you’ve invested in security measures to help reduce potential vulnerabilities. But unfortunately, there is still a component known as human error. Cybercriminals use phishing scams, impostor schemes, and other forms of social engineering to hack into people rather than equipment or accounts to get access. Therefore, organizations […]
One of the earliest forms of internet and software security is using passwords. However, in the current environment, when cybercrime is on the rise and hackers are starting to apply machine learning, passwords just aren’t enough of a defense for businesses. Here are four reasons passwords are problematic. Employees Reuse the Same Passwords Over 70% of […]
When it comes to cybersecurity, keeping a clean desk is often overlooked, even though it makes sense and seems so simple. It’s important to realize that very few (if any) workplaces are entirely secure. Vendors, cleaning crews, maintenance staff, landlords, and other service providers will all likely have access to your workspace. Additionally, some employees […]
Developing a solid security culture is an essential, but often overlooked, component of building a successful business. Cyber threats like ransomware, hacking, and social engineering can wreck your organization’s reputation, are extremely costly, and might possibly take it offline for good. Even if you have excellent cybersecurity defenses in place, if employees aren’t taking their […]