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Why Every Business Needs a Strong Data Recovery Strategy

Why Every Business Needs a Strong Data Recovery Strategy

Disasters have different effects on our business, all of them unpleasant. We can avoid many of these disasters by setting up cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive data. We can think of a data recovery strategy to help prevent these disasters from happening....

Does Your Business Have a Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

Does Your Business Have a Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

Running a business is not always a smooth-sailing operation. There are often things that could go wrong regardless of how cautious you are or how hard you abide by the so-called rules. Because of this, you should have a good backup and disaster recovery plan in case a...

Quiz Time: Can You Handle Social Media Phishing Attacks at work?

Quiz Time: Can You Handle Social Media Phishing Attacks at work?

Our last three blogs have discussed cybersecurity threats and how they affect a business. We have talked about the dangers that stem from various types of malware. We have warned you about the newest cybersecurity risks expected to wreak havoc on businesses soon. And...

Understanding Why Malware is Such a Huge Threat

Understanding Why Malware is Such a Huge Threat

Malware has become a familiar term for computer users, and this is not such a good thing. They coined the term back in the 1990s and it is a combination of the English words "malicious" and "software". As its etymology suggests, it refers to harmful programs meant to...

Boost Your Phishing Awareness Training with This Employee Quiz

Boost Your Phishing Awareness Training with This Employee Quiz

In the last three weeks, we have been discussing phishing attacks. We have talked about what they are, the different forms they take, the telltale signs of an impending attack, and specific steps you can take to protect your business. Given everything you now know,...

Protect Your Business from Phishing Attacks

Protect Your Business from Phishing Attacks

Phishing is a severe issue that is becoming worse. Hackers continue to improve their ways even as IT professionals work to develop more effective defenses against online attacks. What should a business owner do? Is it even possible to protect your business from...

Telltale Signs of a Phishing Attack

Telltale Signs of a Phishing Attack

The main reason phishing has become such a prevalent problem is that it works. And hackers keep finding new ways to increase the success rate even further. What used to be easily distinguishable attempts at stealing information have now become brilliant scams that...

Understanding the Dangers Phishing Poses To Your Business

Understanding the Dangers Phishing Poses To Your Business

Phishing is one of the newest and most dangerous online threats that have pervaded businesses and private accounts in recent years. Reports show that phishing attacks this year are 70% higher than the total number of attacks reported last year. A Brief Explanation of...