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Posted on Monday January 25, 2016 | smb, small business, security, password, hackers, cyber attacks, audit
It's been said so many times that many small business owners are likely to block it out, but the truth remains: cyber criminals target SMBs. Perhaps the reason for this ignorance is that when an SMB falls victim to an online attack, it's not breaking news. But this time, in a recent NY Times article, a cyber attack wasn't focused on the Ashley Madisons or Dropboxes of the world. This time the focus was on a small business who is lucky to still be in business after a serious cyber attack.
Posted on Tuesday January 12, 2016 | security, malware, data protection, browser tracking, browser extensions, adware, ad blockers
Even if you're not currently taking adequate steps to protect yourself (and your company!) when you're using the Internet, deep down you know you should be. Or maybe you already think you have enough precautions in place - but can you ever be too careful? In these times of Internet fraud, phishing scams and high profile hacks, there has never been a better time to take another look at your online safety. The big question is, where do you start?
Posted on Tuesday January 05, 2016 | trends, tech, smartphones, security, phishing, passwords, google
It seems Google is taking the issue of online security increasingly serious as they have recently unveiled their latest attempt to stem the tide of phishing. Trialing a password-free login option, they also aim to curb the dangers caused by ineffective and over simplified passwords - something that every small and medium sized business needs to be paying attention to. In simple terms, the function uses your smartphone to log in to your Google account - so how will it work?
Posted on Tuesday December 29, 2015 | security, ransomware, malware, malicious software, data loss, cybercrime, chimera
There are numerous strains of malware out there, but one particularly unpleasant one is ransomware. While this malicious software has been around for some time, recently a newer, nastier upgrade was discovered. Posing a threat to businesses of all sizes, the program, called Chimera, has upped the ante when it comes to scaring its victims out of their hard-earned cash. But what exactly is this malware, and what do you need to look out for?
Posted on Friday December 18, 2015 | twitter, social media, security, cybersecurity, cybercrime
Earlier this month, social media platform Twitter alerted a number of its users to the fact that their accounts may have been hacked into by something, or someone, known as a "state-sponsored actor." While a warning of this kind is certainly not unprecedented - for some time now, both Facebook and Google have also been contacting any of their users who they think may have been targeted - it suggests that attacks of this type are becoming more widespread.
Posted on Thursday December 17, 2015 | security, private browsing, privacy, incognito, google
With the vast majority of end users turning to Google as their search engine or default browser of choice, it comes as no surprise to learn that the company takes security seriously. But in a perpetually changing landscape where anti-virus and anti-malware tools are constantly chasing their tails in order to stay up to date with the latest threats, there cannot be many small to medium-sized business owners who can afford to ignore the issues surrounding cyber security. So what exactly is the internet giant doing to keep your users - and your organization - safe?
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