Business owners: do you ever feel like you need to walk around on eggshells when it comes time to implement a new process or policy with your workers? Does it seem like your employees fight back tooth and nail when there is any technology alteration or IT restriction? You aren’t the only one who feels this way.
The average Internet scammer isn’t above utilizing dirty tricks to claim their ill-gotten prizes from their victims. A recent scam shows just how dirty these tricks can be. Unfortunately, it also demonstrates how ill-prepared many people are to handle them.
While we do discuss ways to keep your business more secure, unfortunately, we also have to discuss how to keep yourself more secure against a business. Walmart recently filed a patent that could potentially be used to undermine the security of everyone there, from shoppers to employees. Let's dig into the jargon in the patent to give you a better look at the situation.
It's inevitable that employees will bring their mobile devices to work, even if the boss bans them. Instead of worrying about these workers wasting time during the day, try turning those devices to your advantage. There are more tools out there than ever before to not only add smartphones to your workflows, but to make them profitable and valuable for your business.
When you are browsing the internet, do you know if you are secure? Most of the time your browser will let you know when a site is secure or not. This is especially critical if you are putting in sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Google Chrome is upgrading it’s game to keep users safe.
Taking into consideration the leaks and vulnerabilities that have been brought to light over the past few years, network security is a critical priority for every organization. One problem many have is that while they are protecting their network and infrastructure from threats outside the business, there are real threats coming from the inside. Below we examine four ways threats can cause havoc from inside your business.
Some cyber threats out there are dangerous enough to cause major entities to warn against them. Specifically, a recent malware called VPNFilter has been deemed hazardous and prevalent enough that the FBI has addressed it. Since the malware targets routers, it has significant potential to become a considerable problem for your business.
Blockchain is one of the most recent and greatest developments to arrive in the computing industry. The spotlight is on Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, Dogecoin, and a few other cryptocurrencies that take advantage of the blockchain, but it’s important to realize that it’s not exclusive to cryptocurrencies. Blockchain has numerous great uses, with some of the most critical being cyber security, transparency, and privacy.
Cryptocurrencies are one of the most popular uses of blockchain technology; although their values seem to have decreased a little since the volatile growth they experienced a few months ago, that has not stopped people from seeking them out. Naturally, where there’s money to be made, there's going to be cybercriminals nearby.
It’s not difficult to overlook the importance of network security if you run a small business; you may think your operation is too small to be the target of malicious attacks. Unfortunately, this dismissive attitude can put your business at risk, as even a simple security problem could be enough to expose you to dangerous entities. To be blunt, we would call it foolish not to secure your business; and one of the most infamous security failings in history originated from this kind of carelessness.
Modern business relies very heavily on IT. As a result, to keep their computing network and infrastructure running efficiently, they need to have a network and cybersecurity policy established. With the development and use of organizational computer networks with multiple endpoints, comprehending the basics of network security is helpful when implementing and employing network security systems. Let's review aspects of your network, their functions, and what you need to do to protect them.
As smartphones have grown smarter, they have become stuffed with more data that needs to be kept private for the owner’s security and safety. Thus, it's fortunate that there are also more ways to protect a smartphone against unauthorized use. Below let's look at some of the best types of authentication for your mobile device.
Security is an aspect of business that is constantly adapting and progressing. What worked ten years, or even two years ago may not be relevant in our modern security environment. What are some of the significant changes that your business can expect to see in the coming years?
In 2017, ransomware became an immense risk for businesses, so when discussing how diabolical actors will be leveraging new ransomware streams in 2018, you have to do so with urgency. Let's take a look at ransomware and some trends you have to be very aware of going forward.
The Internet is infamous for being full of threats, most of which are hidden behind links that appear innocent or harmless. In order to go about business safely, you need to be able to recognize which links you should click on, and which links you should avoid.
Below is a guide created to be utilized by business owners and office managers as an educational resource to establish basic IT security best practices in the workplace. Feel free to print it out and post it in common areas.
There will probably be a moment during your life where you absolutely require Wi-Fi and the only option will be a public connection. This may be problematic because a public Wi-Fi connection is far from secure for business purposes. A method to increase productivity without compromising security is needed for every business that has employees (especially employees working remotely), but what’s the best way to do it?
Does your organization need an antivirus solution to prevent threats from accessing your network? It’s a simple question with a simple answer, but some businesses still don’t realize the importance of having antivirus software on their computers. They might think they are immune, but cybercriminals know better; it’s glaringly obvious in the face of a data loss incident that hindsight is 20/20.
Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new and creative methods to steal data and information from businesses. While spam has been around for a while, phishing emails have increased in popularity because they are more effective at achieving the desired endgame. How can you ensure that phishing scams don’t harm your business in the future?
Passwords are unavoidable these days, whether they’re required to access an online account, or access the devices utilized to open these accounts. While both types of passwords can make for ideal security conditions, this is only the case if the passwords are strong; if your passwords can be accurately guessed by someone else, can you really label it as a security measure? New research from SplashData reveal that passwords are not being considered as much as they should be.
