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26
Jul

How To Set Your Computer to Dark Mode

Dark modes are becoming increasingly popular. Not only do they look sleek and stylish, but they reduce eye strain. If you’re on a Windows or Mac computer, you can set your device to dark mode in just a few steps. Here’s how you do it. How to Set Windows Computer to Dark Mode Click the Start (Windows) icon in the

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22
Jul

Office Printers: A Hacker’s Gateway To Your Network

Written by: Jay H. When it comes to cybersecurity, you probably think about securing your computers, servers, applications, and data from attacks. However, one vulnerable device often overlooked is your office printer, which hackers can use as a gateway into your system. How Can Attackers Hack My Printer? Because most people overlook their printers in cybersecurity, hackers look to exploit

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21
Jul

How to Block Invitation Phishing in Google Calendar

Written by: Jay H. Phishing is a major threat for individuals and organizations alike. In fact, phishing is the number one cause of cyber attacks, costing businesses an average of $4.65 million per breach! One method cybercriminals use for phishing campaigns is malicious Google Calendar invitations. Thankfully, Google has released a new method to block Google Calendar invitation spam. Here’s

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18
Jul

Over Half Of Attacked Companies Pay Ransoms: Survey

Written by: Jay H. Ransomware is a massive threat Canadian businesses face. In fact, 25 percent of Canadian businesses reported experiencing a cyberattack in 2021, with successful data breaches costing an average of $6.75M. A new survey from NoviPro uncovers the worsening ransomware situation impacting Canadian organizations. Employees Remain The Biggest Liability Employees once again represent the greatest risk to an

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15
Jul

Why Your Business Needs A Network Security Audit

Written by: Jay H. Many small-medium businesses (SMB) wonder if they need a network security audit conducted. The short answer – yes, but the cybersecurity strategy built from this audit varies based on each business. Let’s go over what you should know about network security audits for your organization. What Exactly Is A Network Security Audit? A network security audit

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4
Jul

How To List Your Small Business On Google My Business

Written by: Jay H. Gone are the days of relying on websites like TripAdvisor for business recommendations. Now, your search starts and stops with Google, which provides excellent business recommendations based on your search right on the results page. If your business is not listed, you’re shooting yourself in the foot. Here’s why you need to register your small business

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28
Jun

Brute Force Attacks, Software Vulnerabilities, And Malicious Emails Behind Most Attacks

Written by: Jay H. Cyber attackers are successfully breaching organizations through brute force attacks, software vulnerabilities, and malicious emails, according to a new report from Kaspersky. Almost 90 percent of the incidents Kaspersky’s team responded to involved these three factors, providing insight into which attack vectors hackers are successfully using. Brute force attacks and software vulnerabilities each accounted for 31.58

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19
Jun

CISA Releases List of Cybersecurity Bad Practices

Written by: Jay H. The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a list of cybersecurity bad practices. These practices are hazardous and put organizations at significant risk of cyber threats. Moreover, they are exceptionally dangerous for organizations that support Critical Infrastructure or National Critical Functions and technologies accessible from the Internet. The current list of bad practices

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8
Jun

How Your Remote Employees Could Be Threatening Your Business

Written by: Jay H. Cybersecurity is critical for your business operations. Without proper procedures in place, you risk exposure to costly ransomware, data theft, and data loss. However, while most worry about external bad actors threatening their organization, your employees could be posing just as big of a risk. A new survey by HP Wolf Security found that many remote

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3
Jun

How To Connect To A Shared Folder On Your Network

Written by: Jay H. Shared directories on your organization’s network make it for you and colleagues to access files. However, connecting to shared directories can seem a little tricky if you’re not sure how to. Fortunately, in just a few steps you can be accessing your company’s shared files! Here’s how to connect to a shared folder on your network.

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