Navigating the Cybersecurity Maze: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, small business owners are constantly juggling priorities to keep costs low while fostering growth. When your trusted managed service provider recommends investing in a robust stack of cybersecurity solutions, the initial hesitation is understandable. Is it really necessary to have such an extensive security infrastructure?
Protect Yourself from Session Hijacking: Understanding the Threat and Prevention Tips
Session hijacking is a malicious technique employed by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized control over your internet session. Once hijacked, attackers can exploit the session to carry out various nefarious activities such as accessing your sensitive personal information, infiltrating your bank account, or even deploying ransomware on your employer's network. One notable example is the unfortunate incident faced by popular YouTuber Linus Sebastian, where his channel, Linus Tech Tips, was exploited for a crypto scam.
Update Android now! Majors Vulnerabilities Patched.
wo critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities impacting Android systems running versions 11, 12, 12L, and 13 have been patched with the March security updates for Android. It is crucial to update your device as soon as possible to avoid any potential attacks. The March 2023 Android Security Bulletin provides all the details of the security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
New Trend In iphone Data Theft
A recent report by the Wall Street Journal has shed light on a new trend in iPhone theft where thieves are not just stealing phones but also the users' Apple ID and everything attached to it. This includes photos, videos, contacts, notes, and more. The thieves are also robbing victims of thousands of dollars by accessing their bank accounts, money-sending apps, and Apple Pay charges.
4 Tech Trends to Know About for 2023
A new year is an opportunity to start afresh. This is also true for your technology initiatives. Your business can begin 2023 on the right foot by considering these important IT trends.
What Internet Explorer’s Retirement Means for You
There was no big retirement party; no one got a watch or engraved memorabilia. Yet Microsoft retired Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022. It was a long time coming, but you still may not be prepared for what that decision means for you.
What You Need to Know about Security Testing
You want to keep your computer infrastructure in top shape. Your business technology supports both your productivity and profitability. You don’t want to be dealing with downtime. You also want to avoid running afoul of any industry regulations or standards. But how does a business gauge IT fitness? That’s where IT audits, security assessments and penetration testing come in.
4 Common Compliance Issues You Might Be Missing
Information security is on every business’s radar these days. Your data remains the core of everything you do. Looking to contain the risks, many sectors have established IT compliance regulations. Whether meeting a standard or not, don't overlook these common areas of concern.
Pushing Send? Know that Email Is Not Secure
We send an estimated 306 billion emails every day globally, personal and professional. Still, it’s not secure. Any private data, proprietary information or sensitive documents sent are at risk.
Stop Your Tech From Stalking You
Unless you’re a reality television star, you probably don't like the idea of being watched at all times. So, why would you want your technology to know all about you? With digital technology today, it’s far too easy for our devices to turn creepy. Here are some suggestions to stop the stalker-like tendencies of the technology you rely upon.
Web App Security and You
Most businesses no longer have all their technology and software solutions on-site. The old cybersecurity perimeter around the IT premises is no longer going to be enough, not with so many applications available to you online and in the cloud.
Ransomware - Will That Click Cost You Thousands?
Ransomware has undeniably been one of the biggest security threats in recent years globally. Even more so recently in The Bahamas. Hackers have targeted everything, including home PCs – and they were astoundingly successful – earning themselves upwards of $900million from US reported incidents alone. Business is booming for hackers, with thousands of attacks each day bringing in an average of $640 per target. Perhaps even more alarmingly, the financial cost of each individual attack is on the rise – the more ransomware proves to be an easy earner for them, the more they demand each time.
LetMeIn101: How the Bad Guys Get Your Password
Passwords are essential to your cybersafety. You know it, but if you’re like the rest of the digital society, you probably have dozens of passwords to remember. It’s a lot. So, you might take shortcuts. Taking advantage of your laissez-faire attitude is one way bad guys access your passwords.
Ransomware Exposed: What it is and How it Works
Ransomware has become an undeniable threat to business growth, profitability and security. It’s a ruthless type of malware that locks your keyboard or computer to prevent you from accessing your data until you pay the ransom, which is usually demanded in untraceable Bitcoin. Cyber criminals are turning this type of attack into big business, raking in billions each year as many businesses have no choice but to pay up
Introduction to Back-up Basics on Apple Computers (Macs)
There are many moments in life when we would like to travel through time. One common instance is when an important document disappears from our computer screen. Making things worse, we forgot to save it! That’s hours of work lost. Fortunately, Apple users have Time Machine’s built-in backup feature for added protection.
Gsuite Welcome to the Cloud Powered By Google
Migrating to the cloud is no longer a “maybe” solution for many businesses. With many countries mandating staying home, remote working requires a fresh look. The good news? There are great solutions available, and you’ll see benefits not just today but also when you’re back in the office in the future. We recommend Google’s G Suite to enable business collaboration and communication while working remotely.
Office 365 Welcome to Remote Working By Microsoft
Working from home is a big change in an already tumultuous time. Yet there’s a bright side. The quarantine could be your opportunity to reinvent how you work — for the better. Migrating to Microsoft Office 365 has benefits now. Plus, when you’re back to business as usual.
Setting Up Your Work from Home Tech
The Prime Minister has put the entire country under curfew. As a result, you’ve been told to stay put and work from home. You are probably looking around your home or apartment and thinking, “uhm, work where?” You’ve never set up a home office. Here’s help getting you organized to go online and get things done working remotely.
Is Your Business’s IT Ready for the Coronavirus?
With the first case of Covid-19 in the Bahamas being confirmed we now face the tough questions of how to keep business functioning while keeping your staff and customers safe. Your I.T. infrastructure is key to ongoing safe & secure operations.