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Browsers leak sensitive info to hackers

Posted on Friday January 27, 2017  |  security, safari, hackers, credit card theft, chrome

The Autofill feature fills a void in the web browsing habits of many. It eliminates the need to enter all your details when logging on your social media accounts or when checking out your basket after e-shopping. On Chrome and Safari browsers, however, danger lurks when you rely too much on autofill. Without knowing it, you may be exposing personal information to hackers who have found a way to steal your credit card info and shop at your expense.

Ransomware adopting self-replication

Posted on Thursday June 09, 2016  |  worm, security, ransomware, hackers, data loss, cyber criminals

Although some may have hoped that the threat of ransomware was on the decline, the reality is that it's quite the opposite. Until now, attacks seemed to be targeted directly at its victims, but Microsoft warns that may no longer be true. With their discovery of self-propagating ransomware it's vital to fully understand the possible risk of infection.

Different types of hackers defined

Posted on Thursday April 28, 2016  |  security, script kiddie, motives, insider, hacktivist, hackers, cyber criminal, attack

Know thy enemy. When it comes to hackers, most business owners get hung up on the technical and mechanical details of a cyber attack forgetting another important aspect: motive. Why are they attacking people and organizations in the first place? And who are they targeting? By answering these questions you'll have a better understanding of what resources need the most protection in your business.

Ransomware alert for healthcare practices

Posted on Wednesday April 27, 2016  |  technology, security, ransomware, healthcare, hackers, data, cyber criminals

Ransomware is becoming a growing problem for the healthcare industry. And with around a dozen attacks on hospitals being reported since the beginning of the year, you may be wondering just how severe the problem is. Should you be alarmed? How can you protect your practice? Here's an inside look at how the ransomware epidemic is affecting the US and Canadian healthcare systems.

New email security feature for Office 365

Posted on Thursday April 21, 2016  |  security, safety tips, office 365, microsoft, hackers, email, cyber attack

While you can take many security precautions to protect your organization, a cyber attack is always possible because of human error. Microsoft, however, is trying to change this. In the coming weeks, the technology giant plans to launch a new security feature for Outlook, but only if you're an Office 365 user. Here's how it can help your business.

How is BYOD a security risk?

Posted on Wednesday April 13, 2016  |  security risks, malware, lost devices, hackers, data leak, byod, bring your own device

Bring your own device (BYOD) strategy is when an employee uses their personal mobile device to work with your company from anywhere. This strategy can bring about many advantages to your business such as increased efficiency and convenience. However, this can also bring a number of security risks for your IT infrastructure and data. If you're thinking of incorporating BYOD in your office, consider some of the risks involved before making a decision.

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