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What You Should Include in a Cyber Incident Response Plan

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Data breaches or ransomware attacks are a scary reality for any small to medium enterprise. If you operate on the grid (or store your information on the cloud), your whole company could be at risk of a cyber incident at all times.   Statistics estimate that the average company could be affected by a virtual […]

Your “Master Password” Should ALWAYS Be 100% Unique

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A Verizon Data Breach Report that was issued in 2017 revealed that 81 percent of all security breaches that occurred were the result of weak or repeatedly used passwords. It’s no secret that security breaches can cause major havoc, cost exorbitant amounts of money, and result in major headaches. In order to avoid the drama, […]

How To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks

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Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a VPN can greatly help in reducing those threats. Many companies rely on public networks for communication and data sharing. It allows them to cut costs and allocate their funds elsewhere.  However, it also raises several security issues.  For starters, the network provider might be […]

Cyber Threats to your Business

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The modern workplace requires cyber security to be at the top of your business concerns. Over the last decade our depends on technology has reached all new heights – this doesn’t only apply to the workplace; our homes have become the hub of our technological lives. Your team must know the basics of cyber security […]

IT Support Costs: Are you paying your IT support partner enough?

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I bet that’s a question you’ve never asked yourself before… But it’s important you do. Because in the world of technology, there’s a definite link between what you pay out to your IT Support provider, and the level of quality of service you receive. Picking an IT provider on price alone is a false economy. […]

Free tool: Check how long it would take to crack your password

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The longer and more complex your password, the harder it will be for cyber-criminals to crack it through brute force. What’s that? It’s where automated software tries thousands of variations of passwords, until it finds the right one. Check your password now. Enter it below and you’ll see how long it would take criminals to […]

The ultimate secret to keeping your business data safe

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Hackers are targeting all businesses, all the time. Using clever automated tools, and by sending out billions of emails every day. It only takes one person to click on one bad link… and hackers can get into your system. That’s why we’ve written a brand new guide. To tell you about the ultimate secret to […]

How to work from home securely

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Encouraging staff to work from home is extremely vital in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. By minimizing social interactions and contact risks, you can reduce the spread of the virus. But be warned. Transitioning from a fully managed business environment to a home office can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks and online scams. Here’s […]

Why autocomplete passwords are risky

Many people use auto-fill passwords for their convenience. What you might not know is that hackers and advertisers can use them to get access to websites and other applications and gather sensitive information. Learn more about the risks of using autocomplete passwords. Why auto-fill passwords are so dangerous Certain web browsers have integrated features that […]