How would you feel if you were unintentionally, but directly responsible for a huge financial loss to your company? And all you did was click on a link disguised as part of your work function. It’s no secret that cybercrime is evolving. Threats disguised as normal job functions are becoming increasingly evident in both large …
We do have answers, one of which is a very short, blunt and not particularly politically correct answer. And then of course, there is the answer that we would write! So first, let’s be blunt. The answer is that your IT advisors are likely not cybersecurity experts, and so are not on top of the …
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Cybercrime isn’t a new phenomenon, but recently it is getting much, much worse. This is mostly because the business and personal data that we share is increasing and criminals are developing new ways to steal and use this data for illegal purposes and financial gain. As businesses rely more on online platforms and digital tools, …
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The world has changed, and many would say for the better. After all, we now live in a super connected world. You could very easily find yourself in a situation where a contact in Chicago introduces you to a potential business stakeholder in Mauritius, who works with a company in Reading. While this connectivity opens …
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Don’t you just love it when you find access to free Wi-Fi? In some situations it can seem like a real lifesaver… but cybercriminals are also quite fond of free Wi-Fi. For very different reasons, mind you. You see, a free Wi-Fi connection in a public space can give hackers access to your private data. …
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8 Steps to Mitigate the Risks of a Cyber Attack on Your Small Business What constitutes a cyber attack or cyber incident? The NCSC defines a cyber incident as a breach of a system’s security policy in order to affect its integrity or availability and/or the unauthorised access or attempted access to a system or …
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Cyber threats have become a major concern in the digital industry. According to experts, 93% of data or security breaches come in via phishing scams. It might seem like a hopeless endeavour going up against cybercriminals. But there are ways you can prevent phishing scams. In this post, we’ve provided valuable information on what phishing …
As a small business owner, should you be concerned about the protection of your data? What could happen if you aren’t? As a business owner operating in the digital age, these are vital questions to ask yourself. Data breaches can be especially harmful to small businesses, with cyber threats resulting in severe losses that can …
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Courtesy of a global pandemic there are very few small business owners who haven’t used Zoom. This is evident in a report showing that 89% of people use Zoom for work purposes. Additionally, the report also shows that the Zoom app was downloaded more than 38 million times. This makes it one of the fastest-growing …
As we head towards winter, it’s a great time for small businesses to do some deep cleaning on your data and cybersecurity best practices. You should ask: How clean is my data, and is it sufficiently protected against security threats? What are the resources I need to ensure constant protection as my business grows? And, …
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