There are a lot of ways to protect your business’s accounts, but it all starts with a good password. A password that is strong and unique is the first line of defense against cyberattack: If bad actors can’t crack the code, they’re not getting anywhere. But for all the talk of how a good password can protect you and your …
Spam texts are frustrating, and numerous. For some of us, it’s tough to see a day go by without another text from a malicious or suspicious sender, which, at the end of the day, can threaten your business. But you don’t have to accept these texts. Instead, report them to your carrier. If you have a message pop up on …
When you receive a phone call, caller ID is supposed to tell you who’s on the other end. And yet, it can’t be trusted: While the caller might be based in the location they’re calling from, or might be the identity that appears on screen, they might also be lying, employing a malicious tactic known as spoofing. Don’t fall for …
When we think of hackers, we think we of sophisticated actors across the internet—users who know how to code their way into malicious attacks to earn money. That is true, and it’s the basis for many attacks. However, sometimes, attacks start in the real world, and the best way to fight them off, is to simply be aware of your …
A phishing attack is a general term for a type of cyberattack in which bad actors contact a large pool of people with malicious links or software hoping to trick some into clicking. The end goal, of course, is a payday. But not all phishing is the same: IT Governance has a list of the five most common types of …
Cloud-based solutions have never been more popular for small to medium-sized businesses, and it’s easy to see why. The convenience and potential offered by the cloud means businesses can operate and grow at a greater pace. However, just as it’s important to be vigilant from cyberattacks to your local network, you need to protect your business from cloud security breaches. …