Why Cybersecurity Analysis is Critical for Small Businesses

Why Does Your Small Business Need Cybersecurity Analysis? Hey there, fellow small business owners! We all know that running a business can be a bit stressful at times, what with all the day-to-day tasks and challenges that come our way. But have you ever stopped to think about the potential threat of a cyber attack? Yeah, I know, it's not exactly the most exciting topic, but trust me when I say that it's a threat that you can't afford to ignore. Let's face it, cybercriminals are getting smarter [...]

2023-03-04T08:11:25-06:00|Articles, IT Support, Security|

The Dark Side of Data Breaches: An Overview

The Dark Side of Data Breaches: Don't Become a Victim! Picture this: you're sitting on the couch, scrolling through Instagram, and you see an ad for a new credit card with incredible rewards. Excitedly, you click the link and start filling out the application. But wait! Did you check to see if the website is secure? Are you giving your personal information to a legitimate company, or to a scammer on the Dark Web? Data breaches have become a major threat to personal privacy and financial security. They [...]

2023-02-18T14:43:05-06:00|IT Support, Security, Tech Tips|

Best Email Security Practices in 2023

How to Protect Your Business and Stay Ahead of Threats With the increasing reliance on digital communication and the growth of cybercrime, email security has become a crucial concern for businesses of all sizes. In 2023, it's more important than ever to implement best practices for email security to protect your business from data breaches, phishing attacks, and other threats. In this article, we'll provide an in-depth guide to the best email security practices you should be implementing in 2023 to stay ahead of the curve. Why Email [...]

2023-02-05T08:52:46-06:00|Articles, General Tech, Security, Tech Tips|

The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Data: Perfect Backup Solutions for Small Businesses

Data is the lifeblood of any business, large or small. Whether it’s customer records, financial information, or intellectual property, losing it can be devastating. That’s why having a reliable backup solution is essential. A backup system should ensure that all of your data is safe, secure, and easily recoverable in the event of data loss. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate guide to protecting your data with perfect backup solutions for small businesses. We’ll cover the different types of backup solutions available, their pros and cons, and how [...]

2023-01-22T15:54:53-06:00|Backup & Recovery, IT Support, Security|

Same Password Abuse

Are Your Employees Using The Same Passwords? Your business is not alone! Most employees use the same password everywhere – home, work, Gmail, Facebook… even for banking. Considering how many passwords we’re expected to remember and use on a daily basis, password exhaustion is a very real thing. It’s no wonder that when yet another prompt for a password appears, users enter easily guessed combinations like ‘abcd’ or ‘password’. Trouble is, even if your password is making the required effort, hackers are taking a daily stroll around the [...]

2020-05-17T17:37:23-05:00|Articles, Security, Tech Tips|

Increase Employee Productivity with Web Monitoring

The internet is constantly tempting us. There’s an endless collection of funny cat videos, memes, and social media statuses to consume. Sure, the occasional three-minute YouTube video never hurt anyone, but if employees waste hours of their working day on these websites, that’s a problem. So how can you, as a business owner, discourage employees from procrastinating on the internet? When it comes to increasing employee productivity, keeping a close eye on your personnel’s internet behavior reaps various benefits. Time-saving measures At times, the internet can be very [...]

2020-02-16T10:22:27-06:00|Articles, Cloud, Security, Tech Tips|

Ransomware Getting Smarter – Protect Your Business

Although some may have hoped that the threat of ransomware was on the decline, the reality is that it’s quite the opposite. Until now, attacks seemed to be targeted directly at its victims, but Microsoft warns that may no longer be true. With their discovery of self-propagating ransomware it’s vital to fully understand the possible risk of infection. Ransomware, the malware that locks up infected systems and demands payment to return access to users, has been steadily increasing its infection rate over the course of this year. Enigma [...]

2020-02-16T10:26:44-06:00|General Tech, Security, Windows|

Office 365 Enhanced Email Security Features

While you can take many security precautions to protect your organization, a cyber attack is always possible because of human error. Microsoft, however, is trying to change this. In the coming weeks, the technology giant plans to launch a new security feature for Outlook, but only if you’re an Office 365 user. Here’s how it can help your business. Aptly called “Safety Tips”, Microsoft Office 365’s new security feature is designed to help make your employees (and yourself) more aware of which emails may contain harmful content. By [...]

2020-02-16T10:33:46-06:00|General Tech, Security|

Beware – New Android Malware Can Erase Your Phone

People easily get riled up over online security. With a quick Google search, you can find dozens of articles warning about Trojans, viruses and other security threats. But how many of them do you actually need to worry about? Really, it all comes down to threats that cause massive damage and affect your unique technology. So if you’re an Android user, there’s a new type of malware that fits both these categories. With the ability to wipe out all the personal data on your phone, this terrifying security [...]

2016-02-23T05:44:50-06:00|Security|

Protect Yourself & Company from Chimera

The threat of being infected by malicious software is part and parcel of spending time on the internet, and no sooner have the antivirus and security software programs released an update or new patch than cyber criminals are scrambling for ways to circumvent them. In addition, as end users become savvier to the tricks and scams used to steal our data, money or identities, new tactics are employed to try and fool us. And that includes Chimera, a new strain of ransomware which has recently been uncovered. Cyber [...]

2015-12-29T19:08:43-06:00|Security, Windows|
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