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Why every small and medium business needs a cybersecurity strategy

Why every small and medium business needs a cybersecurity strategy

A truck full of security studies show nearly every small businesses has exposed data and poor cybersecurity policies. Either build and execute a cybersecurity strategy or expect to be a victim of cyber crime. Be prepared, be proactive, and be safe.
What is Spear Phishing?

What is Spear Phishing?

Spear phishing is a targeted cyberattack to steal your information. You should be aware of the dangers of this and how to address them.
Strong Passwords. One giant step to protect our digital lives

Strong Passwords. One giant step to protect our digital lives

Here's how to create long, complex, and unique passwords to protect your accounts and keep your sensitive info safe from hackers.
What is Catfishing?

What is Catfishing?

Catfishing is a deceptive technique individuals or criminal entities use to create a fictional personas or fake identities online and use them to scam unwitting victims.
What is 256 Bit Encryption?

What is 256 Bit Encryption?

256 bit encryption has quickly become the industry standard for ensuring security of your data, security of your communication and is really now minimum encryption level for securing your digital environment.
What is ATM Skimming and Ways to Protect Yourself

What is ATM Skimming and Ways to Protect Yourself

ATM skimming can lead you to losing all your money in your bank account. Here's how to protect yourself from it.
What is Ransomware?

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is particularly vicious malware that infects your digital device, encrypting your data and then holding you hostage until you pay a ransom.
10 Cyber Security Stats Every Small Business Needs to Know

10 Cyber Security Stats Every Small Business Needs to Know

Knowing the right cyber security stats helps your business fight off and recover from cyber attacks. Get informed.
What is Spam?

What is Spam?

Spam - spam emails, texts and sms messages (i.e. junk email), are unsolicited messages sent indiscriminately in bulk. Spam is a gigantic waste of time and resources.
What is Bloatware?

What is Bloatware?

Preinstalled and unwelcome. Bloatware is unwanted software installed on your digital device; slowing it down, reducing battery life, consuming space and just destabilizing it.
What is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)?

What is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)?

A remote access Trojan is a software used by hackers to gain unauthorized access and remote control on a user’s computer or mobile device, including mouse and keyboard manipulation. 
What is a VPN?

What is a VPN?

A VPN is a virtual private connection to a VPN host server to hide your identity, address and online activity when using a public Internet connection. It does this by encrypting your data and turning them into “rubbish” so no one can make sense of it even if they get their hands on it.