Many small business owners struggle with the idea of trusting others outside the company who offer assistance and expertise. It’s one of the reasons why owners and other company officers end up wearing more than one hat. But you can’t always be an expert at everything, especially in a complex field like IT. Frequently, managed IT services offer the best solution regardless of a company’s size and ambitions. Managed IT Services All managed services are [...]
Ransomware attacks achieved remarkable success in 2021. According to IBM’s “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021,” the average ransomware attack cost businesses $4.62 million. Those costs cover the escalation and notifications related to the attack, in addition to the loss of business caused and the cost of a response. Note that these costs don’t include paying the ransom. The same report states that ransomware was a factor in 7.8% of data breaches where a [...]
People and businesses are losing their life savings and critical information to hackers and other malicious actors. Accessing unsafe web pages, opening suspicious mail, and sharing password lists are among 2022’s leading causes of cyber insecurities. This article samples five massive attacks we’ve seen in 2022 and lessons on how to avoid these attacks from those who have been affected. 1. Cash App Investing Around April 2022, 8 million customers’ confidential information, like full names, [...]
Many small and mid-size businesses must protect their assets from various threats. This includes cyber threats, which are often underestimated. More companies need to start learning about potential dangers and how to implement the best cybersecurity practices. A tough cybersecurity policy can make network infrastructure more secure and employees less likely to be targeted in online attacks. Even better, a robust cybersecurity architecture isn’t as expensive as many business owners believe. Cybersecurity Overview Cybersecurity is [...]
Multi-layered network security configurations such as antivirus software, VPN, and firewalls help workers keep disparate data and communications safe when they’re in the office. That said, new security vulnerabilities appear when workers switch from working at the office to working at home. Hybrid workers can minimize their security risk by implementing the following measures: Avoid Public Wi-Fi - Whether at the airport or Starbucks, shun the temptation of using the free Wi-Fi in these spaces. [...]
The idea of outsourcing IT support to a third-party service provider isn’t new. IT services for hire have been around since before the internet. But they haven’t been nearly as important as they have been for the past ten or twenty years. As more core business operations take place in the digital space, technology expertise makes a big difference for companies. It can help them stand out, resolve serious problems, improve productivity, and more. The [...]
Cybersecurity threats have become a key concern in many sectors, especially in education and learning institutes. The increased inter-connectivity of school systems and networks has led to increased efficiencies but has also inadvertently opened avenues for information security attacks. Moreover, the lack of trained IT staff in cybersecurity strategies has increased the risk of these attacks. As school resumes, it is essential to tighten security measures since the education sector is especially vulnerable to attacks [...]
How well-protected do you think your company’s network is? As effective as you may believe it to be, it’s probably not as safe as you’d like, given the wide range of sophisticated attacks and vulnerabilities in existence. Small business networks, whether based on an in-house infrastructure or existing entirely in the cloud, are more complex than ever before. The Internet of Things contains so many devices that can communicate with each other and exchange sensitive [...]
An ongoing study conducted by the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University has been tracking the effects of cybercrime on businesses for over 19 years. Their most recent report found that 80 percent of all businesses have been successfully hacked to steal or alter data or to make company secrets public. The Duke study found that 60 percent of businesses with more than 1,000 employees have been through at least one cyberattack. Meanwhile, 85 percent of [...]
As an organization, a data breach can be a tremendously damaging incident. Even though cybersecurity tools can be extremely helpful in intercepting cyberattacks, hackers may still find a way to infiltrate them. For this reason, it is wise for every employee, including senior management, to know the warning signs of a cyberattack. Below is a list of the most common ones to keep in your sight. Unexpected File Changes A hacker will always try to [...]
