The Data Deluge of Private Information Today, we're more connected than ever, but at the cost of privacy. We’ve briefly touched on online privacy and how it’s losing ground in a digitally-driven world, worsened only by “shadow brokers” selling and buying our information. What sounds like a...
Keeping Your Private Info Save in the Digital Age It's critical to keep your private info safe. One of the unfortunate realities a person faces is the near or total loss of privacy in the online world. In the earliest days, concepts like MySpace and Facebook were...
Keeping Yourself Safe From Ransomware Ransomware is one of the more dangerous modern threats. Ransomware has grown in staggering popularity over the past several years. That's because it promises immense financial gains for malicious actors while requiring little expertise to properly leverage. That’s bad news for the...
Firewall Policy Remains Important We talk a lot about various malware forms and how they affect business operations, but let’s not overlook the impact intrusions have on utility and infrastructure. The digital age means more connectivity, but with said connectivity comes danger. Industries you wouldn’t expect...
Botnets and Their Danger to You Botnets serve a variety of purposes, some for malicious reasons. Not all technology was designed for malicious purposes in the realm of cybersecurity, but even with the best intentions, things can go wrong. A botnet is a perfect example of this,...
Misconceptions About the Cybersecurity Industry There's still plenty of confusion surrounding cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is undoubtedly complex and there are various details surrounding the concept. Of course, such a broad topic can feel overwhelming at times, if not nebulous. Some don’t even consider it a subject they need...
How modern threats exploit modern currency The digital era has brought about some fascinating new technologies and ways of handling business, one of them being cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a type of “asset” used to handle digital transactions and vary in value. You’re likely already familiar with...
Reducing spam, junk, and phishing emails Ever open your inbox when you get a ping for a new message only to find it’s been besieged by a variety of obnoxious, unwanted offers? Everything from life insurance policies to selling gold to hair restoral now swamps your...
BYOD Offers Many Advantages and Disadvantages In a digital area where companies must juggle a circus of IT costs and considerations, any financial relief feels welcome. It’s why businesses sometimes adopt BYOD (bring your own device) policies. This policy is just like it sounds: allowing staff...
The financial impact of data breaches Data breach! Two words no business owner wants to hear. A data breach means a malicious third party or form of malware has bypassed your network security. The damage caused by said intrusion varies, but it’s never a good thing....
