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Mar
14

Is your employee security weakest link?


Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house?


Of course you do.


But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well have left the door unlocked, right?


Now think about your business.


You’ve probably invested in good cyber security to protect it, using strong passwords, firewalls, and the latest software updates. But if your employees accidentally leave the “windows” open, all that security goes to waste.


It’s not about blame – it’s about awareness. The truth is that your employees might be your biggest security risk, without them even realizing it.


More people are working remotely, and research sho...


Mar
05

Guide for Secure File Transfer and Storage


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File storage and transfer are vitally important aspects of life for many individuals. Maintaining their safety can be challenging; this guide can assist with this goal by showing how to store files safely when sending and receiving.


What is Secure Data Storage?


A secured file storage protects your files by restricting who gains access and alters them, with locks used to prevent anyone else from gaining entry or altering them. Only you have access to unlock these files - or at least that is what I would think is true if not true then.


Phishing attacks


Phishing attacks will always remain relevant. Intentionally or otherwise, you're forced to provide your personal data by being lured in by fake mes...


Mar
02

Guide for safe file storage and transfer


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Storage and transfer of files is an integral component of everyday life for many. Ensuring their safety can be tricky; this guide can assist in protecting them safely by showing how to send and store files securely.


What is Secure File Storage?


A secured file storage protects your documents by keeping others from changing or accessing them, using locks as protection that only you can open with their key.


Phishing Attacks



Unfortunately, phishing attacks remain one of the greatest forms of fraud today. You are forced into divulging personal information by fake messages or websites offering misleading links that appear genuine. Always double-check the email address from whom the email originated be...


Feb
26

Implementation of Best Practices for Secure Data Backup


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All aspects of our lives today are digital; each day we deal with data ranging from personal photos and work files that hold great significance for us personally and professionally. But what happens if I lose them? Therefore it is essential to create secure backups; here we provide some tips to make sure your information stays safe.


What Is Data Backup?


A data backup is the practice of creating an exact copy of your files to use if they become lost or corrupted, such as by being deleted accidentally or being destroyed in some other manner. Back-ups may be stored online or on external hard drives for extra peace of mind that ensure you won't lose any essential information.


Why Is Secure Backup E...


Feb
23

How to Avoid 5 Common Cyber Attacks by 2025


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Cyber threats will become ever more pervasive by 2025, including attempts at theft of money, computer destruction or data theft. It is vitally important that individuals understand these cyber threats so that they can protect themselves.


What are the most prevalent cyber threats?



Unfortunately, cyber attacks come in all shapes and sizes. While they can be hard to spot, here are a few that you should keep an eye out for.


Phishing attacks


It will always remain relevant; forcing you to reveal personal data by way of fake emails or websites. Be wary when receiving such communications; always check the sender's email address first before clicking any links provided in them.


Ransomware


It also known as ...


Jan
29

How Password Managers Secure Your Accounts


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Passwords are key components of our digital lives, whether that's email, banking accounts, or anything else. But remembering all these passwords can be challenging - which is why password managers exist: to help keep accounts safe while making our lives simpler.


What Is a Password Manager?



A password manager is a digital safe for your login information, acting like an unbreakable lockbox for all your passwords. All that needs to be remembered is one master password; that allows access to all the others.


There are different kinds of password managers:


* Apps you download onto your phone or computer and tools which work within web browsers
*Some offer both options


Password Managers protect your in...


Jan
28

Innovative Solutions to Secure IoT Devices



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The Internet of Things is expanding at an impressive rate, connecting more devices each day to the internet and creating potential security risks. We must ensure these devices remain protected against hacker intrusion.



How can we increase the security of IoT devices?



Poor passwords and software that lags behind in updates. As for solutions, strong passwords with auto updates enabled can provide enhanced protection; when combined with encryption. New technologies that could assist IoT security include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Edge computing technologies.



How can companies enhance IoT security? Implement a security policy



Segment network boundaries
Conduct regular security audits.



Ge...


Mar
24

Experts agree that your smart home devices could potentially spy on you.


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Smart home devices have quickly become an integral part of modern living, offering us convenience, efficiency and connectivity.


Recent research has raised concern over the possible dangers posed by smart gadgets found in our homes. There has been speculation that our smart devices may be monitoring us without our knowledge, providing insight into who their owners really are.


Invite these devices into your home is now common, but it is essential that we consider their privacy implications. In this session we will highlight potential surveillance risks presented by smart home devices and discuss strategies to maintain privacy in an age of increased connectivity.


Smart Homes Are Silent Observers



To...


Feb
01

Gamers beware! Hackers have targeted you.


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Since long, gamers have not been the primary focus of cybersecurity efforts. Instead, most often you hear of cyber attacks against businesses or identity theft due to phishing schemes affecting individuals - however hackers are now targeting gamers directly.


Cyberattacks against gamers have increased exponentially, as cybercriminals target gamers as potential exploitable digital vulnerabilities increase. Meanwhile, gaming industry expansion and user participation is driving this rise - leaving hackers more opportunities than ever to target gamers with attacks.


Cyberattacks against young gamers will increase by 57% between 2022-2023.


Risks increase significantly for young gamers who enjoy popula...


Dec
13

Time to Ditch Traditional Passwords


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Have you ever imagined a world in which people no longer needed to remember long and complex passwords?


We may be closer than we think to meeting our final fateful deadline.


Google recently implemented Passkeys as its default login method across all accounts within its network, signaling an important shift in online security.


Are You Wondering: What Is A Passkey?


Internet security has taken an exciting leap forward with this development. As an employer with employees, you must pay special attention.


Discover everything you need to Know by exploring this page.


What Is Passkeys?


Imagine being able to access your account using just a four digit PIN number or biometric information such as fingerprint o...


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