Of the many ways we have all been impacted by the global pandemic, the considerable shift in our working dynamics has been one of the most significant. With the number of remote workers expected to increase by 20% in 2024, it’s clear that the traditional in-office model has forever changed. This creates a great deal…
A study released in June 2023 indicated that a successful cyberattack hit 61% of small and medium-sized businesses in 2022, and 39% have lost customer data due to one. In today’s interconnected world, where every facet of our lives seems to rely on technology, the need for robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. Cyber…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world, and cyber security is no exception. AI is being used to develop new and innovative ways to detect and prevent cyberattacks. However, at the same time, it has also created new cybersecurity risks that business owners must be aware of. Artificial intelligence and cyber security already have…
In today’s digital age, where technology has become an integral part of our lives, we must also remember the dangers that come with it. Threats of cyberattacks or worse are not only concerns for business owners and adults but our children too. You must know how to safeguard your children, who spend countless hours using…
Microsoft users were up in arms on March 23rd, when what is supposed to be a regular part of its Azure and Microsoft 365 sign-on process experienced a widespread error. The Geolocation API was not working correctly, typically used to detect a user’s current location and signal the safe or unsafe use of features like…
Cyberattacks are happening roughly every 32 seconds worldwide. Without effective cybersecurity measures in place, your business is highly vulnerable to a security breach. One way to ensure that your computer network is protected is to run a penetration test, which is an authorized simulated attack to test the effectiveness of your cybersecurity. There are different…
The security landscape continues to change with the advent of cloud services and remote and hybrid work. As a result, creating one single firewall to protect a network is no longer enough. With employees logging in from anywhere, companies need a better way to control access to their critical data. One of the benefits of…
Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Two-factor authentication (2FA), a subset of MFA, is a security feature to protect your account from hackers. With MFA, users must provide two or more pieces of evidence (factors) to verify their identity before being granted access to their account. The most common MFA options are Short Message Service (SMS),…
In the last two years, ransomware attacks have increased dramatically. As a result, you need a small business cyber security plan more than ever for your company and your customers. Small businesses are attacked more than larger companies for many reasons, but mainly because they have poor or no cyber security at all.
The rate of cybercrime is increasing daily. Research shows a 31% increase in security attacks from 2020 to 2021. Organizations must ensure that all hands are on deck to secure cyber systems. In 2022, hackers and cybersecurity breaches are more sophisticated and malicious, making intercepting attacks more difficult. According to a report from the World…