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The Windows Outage: How To Avoid A Future IT Crisis
On July 19, 2024, an unexpected event caused widespread panic as 8.5 million Windows devices, including those used by airlines, banks, and hospitals, displayed the dreaded "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD). Initially, many feared a cyber-attack was underway. However, the...
A Wake-Up Call to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity
If the software your organization used to close deals and pay employees unexpectedly went down, what would you do? Could you continue doing business? How much money would you lose? Unfortunately, in June, this happened to over 15,000 US- and Canada-based car...
Outdated Technology Is Costing Your Organization Money
Most organizations are currently bleeding money due to outdated technology. A recent survey by Deloitte revealed that a staggering 82% of companies failed to meet their cost-reduction targets last year, with an inefficient technology infrastructure being the primary...
Vacation Scams Spike 900% – Protect Yourself This Travel Season
As costs for flights, accomodation and food continue to increase, many are looking for last-minute deals to book a memorable trip without breaking their budget. But there's a scam circulating that you need to be aware of. Cybercriminals are capitalizing on this need...
Using AI To Fake Data Breaches
Just when you think cybercriminals will run out of new ideas for how to scam people, they find a way to get creative and surprise you. Now they’re faking data breaches, hoping to steal money from unsuspecting business owners and dark web data buyers alike. Earlier...
What is Silent Can Still Harm You; Lessons From a 1.6$ Billion Ransomeware Attack
In recent months, the alarming cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, the health care payment-processing company under the health care giant UnitedHealth Group, has thrown a spotlight on a chilling reality: cyberthreats can lurk undetected within our networks,...
PCI Compliance: Ensuring Secure Online Transactions
Table of Contents: 1. The 12 Requirements of PCI DSS 2. Who Needs to Be PCI Compliant? 3. The Consequences of Non-Compliance There are thousands of online transactions happening every minute, and the payment gateway can be a prime target for cyber criminals to steal...
The Unseen Peril: How Layoffs Expose Businesses to Cybersecurity Risks
The massive wave of layoffs sweeping across industries has inadvertently created a cybersecurity vulnerability that many business owners are overlooking – the critical process of offboarding employees. Even corporate giants that you would expect to have...
Travel at Ease: Best Cybersecurity Practices While on Vacation
Summer is a popular time for business owners and employees to step out of the office and take a well-deserved vacation. Even if their “out of office” e-mail responder is active, many people will periodically check in on work at least once while traveling. This...
The Hidden Dangers of LinkedIn: 4 Critical Security Features To Use
A recent report from Check Point Research has revealed an alarming statistic: the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn is impersonated in nearly half of all global phishing attacks. Common Phishing Tactics on LinkedIn Scammers deploy their...
Saving On Free Antivirus Will Cost You In The Long Term
As a business leader, you’re always looking for ways to increase revenue, cut expenses and grow your bottom line. Implementing automated processes is a great way to do that. One place you do NOT want to cut corners is using free antivirus or firewall software. In...
The Importance of Being Tough: Cybersecurity Lessons from Tech Pioneers
Steve Wozniak was asked in an interview what he would have done differently if he had been Apple’s CEO instead of Jobs. He said he would have been “a lot nicer to people,” but then quickly added that IF he had been CEO, they might never have released the Macintosh....
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