If your password is your birthday, pet name, or even worse, qwerty, you need a complete password overhaul to tighten your security and protect your data. Whether you are a small business owner or an individual, you should take password security seriously. A strong password is crucial for your cybersecurity, and it prevents unauthorized access …
Knowing how to spot phishing attacks can help protect yourself and your business from being duped by hackers. But first, to spot a phishing attempt, you need to know what phishing is. A phishing attack is where cybercriminals send fraudulent messages to unsuspecting cyber users to trick them into revealing sensitive information. Phishing could lead …
With holiday shopping and promotions taking center stage, there is no better time than now to focus on the security of your e-commerce site. So far, we have covered crucial topics to ensure you are ready for the holiday season, such as updating your site design, prepping for holiday traffic, and holiday marketing ideas to …
Malware is one of the most common forms of cyberattack that hackers use to threaten organizations and individuals. In a broader sense, malware is malicious software that can monitor activity or perform unauthorized changes to your devices or network. Cybercriminals use malware to extort, disrupt your business operations, and even take control over your system …
Hosting an online event has innumerable benefits to your business. Apart from being a fraction of the budget used to host a physical event, you also get to commune with other stakeholders while social distancing. Plus, it has the potential to do wonders for your business in terms of building brand awareness and lead generation …
Internet fraud has been around for as long as the web has existed. Many websites on the internet are either fake or fraudulent, which continues to be a threat to both website owners and internet users. Being able to spot them will help you protect yourself from scams and phishing attacks. In this guide, we …
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When choosing a web host for your small business website, there are a lot of considerations you should look at to get the best value. A quality hosting provider impacts the performance, reliability, scalability, and even the search rankings of your website. However, while it is easy to get caught up in the pricing and …
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As Technology evolves almost daily, businesses have had to change the way they operate to go along with the trend. Those that have effectively aligned themselves with technological trends have benefited immensely. Ironically, though, the diversification of technology has brought with it an unending wave of cyberthreats and businesses are bearing the brunt of it all. …
Employees are a business’s biggest assets when working collectively and as a team towards the set goals and business objectives; however, they can quickly turn into a big liability, especially if you part ways unceremoniously. Ex-employees engaging in data theft is an ever-growing risk. As a business owner, learning how to identify, mitigate and prevent …
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In the recent past, cybersecurity violations have been on the rise. This is partly due to the sophistication of technology, which has, consequently, provided the tools and means for cybercriminals to gain unwarranted access to internet users’ data. While some attacks may be apparent and easily identifiable, others are very subtle; subtle enough to make …
