Problems surrounding Ukraine and Russia create a foundation for malicious actions Ukraine and Russia get along like grass and fire. For years, Ukraine has maintained independence (mostly) from Russia’s control since 2014. While it’s out of our depth at Bytagig to dive into the geopolitical complexities of this international relationship in a single article, the […]

Finding the right software tools to aid your business model With a growing need for agility across networks and workers, finding the right tools makes all the difference. Apps and software provide a host of advantages for organizations, communication, tracking, management, and project development. But the question is, what works for your staff? What helps

The importance of sanitizing and disposing of old data Maintenance keeps the machine working, and in the world of IT infrastructure, part of that upkeep is data sanitization. Though, while the name might imply “cleaning” data, what it really means is the permanent removal of old information. More than ever, the importance of data has

Major predictions for 2022 in IT and Cybersecurity Staying ahead of the IT and cybersecurity game means utilizing information. Knowledge is power, after all, so keeping a finger on the pulse of what cybersecurity has in store for us will play a critical role in how best to proactively develop strong policies. In 2021, the

Improving Biotech IT and Security in 3 Steps Even a company handling biotech and life sciences need to prepare for the worst. Given how data and research continue to grow reliant on tech and net connectivity, keeping your processes as smooth as possible is a commonsense solution. But the path to an ideal IT infrastructure

Simple steps to improve your Windows 11 installation While Windows 11 is far from mass adoption and mandatory updates, plenty of businesses and users are shifting over to Microsoft’s latest OS iteration. And with any changes comes necessary precautions, actions, and things to do to keep the process as headache-free as possible. During setup, there

Authorities seize assets and breakdown malicious infrastructure I can’t lie, writing this article is cathartic. For well over a year now, I’ve been following the antics of ransomware gangs and their catastrophic effect on people’s lives. From hospitals to schools, these ghoulish mobs of digital thieves have mercilessly put anyone in their crosshairs in hopes

The impacts of deepfakes and cybersecurity concerns In 2021 I touched on the challenges presented by AI-based threats. Specifically, AI-generated media used for deceiving recipients. For a while, examples of a seemingly innocuous technology referred to as “deepfake” has now transitioned into the threat climate. It makes sense, really. If you could mimic the face

What can we learn from these key figures Pulling from stats and information is an effective way to gauge how the fight for better cybersecurity is going. No doubt, 2021 saw a spike in malware, ransomware, and hacks. Dark web activity blossomed and RaaS models appeared. To get a solid idea of what happened (and

The field of life sciences and the cyber dangers it faces Biotech is a valuable, data and tech-driven field researching powerful, life-altering sciences. But despite its reputation and pursuits, the field of biotech and all its related organizations is not immune to cyber threats. If there’s data to be stolen, threat actors will go after