Malicious Software, commonly known as Malware is software that negatively impacts your PC. Malware has been around as long as computers have, while the majority of programs you download or install on your PC are safe, some softwares were created to cause harm to you and your PC. One may ask how can a program […]
In a previous article, we spoke about having your password safe and what makes up a good password. We discussed what makes up an Ugly Password, Bad Password, and a Good Password. In this article, we will be looking at the holistic approach to password protection, not just the specific characters that should be utilized […]
Cyberwarfare, cyber-attacks, and cybercriminals are all buzz words in our media. Nations are attacking nations in what could potentially be a cyber “world war III” as stated in a CNN article. With Cyber Security on a rise, all end users have to be mindful of keeping their data safe and secure from potential cybercriminals. The […]
An optimized IT infrastructure brings about huge benefits to a business, but a poor IT infrastructure can lead to huge financial loss or worse. Many people think that the only costs to take into consideration for an IT infrastructure are the tangible costs of the infrastructure itself, like the servers, storage, support, power, maintenance, and […]
Did you know that hackers attack every 39 seconds? That’s an average of 2,244 times a day. Think it can’t happen to you? If it can happen to some of the largest, most protected companies in North America, it can happen to anyone. Just look at what happened to Twitter: Bitcoin scam considered one of the […]
B2B companies are urging their technology leaders to re-think their approach to protecting their systems and data, which raises the critical question: Given limited resources and constantly evolving threats, how should organizations determine where to invest their resources to address their most critical risks? The answer lies in the cyber security program’s ability to proactively assess and […]
Now, more than ever, cyber criminals are attacking SMBs (small- to medium-sized businesses). With so many workplaces implementing new bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, cyber security is paramount. Yes, some companies are more knowledgeable about network security risks than in years past, just as many are oblivious the security vulnerabilities of cell phones and tablets. Sadly, a data breach can […]
Small businesses and large enterprises may seem worlds apart, but they face many of the same cyber-security threats. In fact, modern-day cyber criminals continue to target SMBs simply because they tend to have tighter budgets and less security. Fortunately, if you're running an SMB, you don't have to leave yourself vulnerable to attacks. There are some things you can do to stretch […]
