Written by: Jay H. Are you getting rid of your old computer or laptop? Before you do, there’s something you must do first – erase your storage drive. The Importance Of Data Wiping Your computer has a lot of business and personal information on it. Your hard drive stores everything from customer information to your business’s financial records. Needless to

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  Written by: Jay H. A cyberattack is an attack on the information system of an organization or individual. Usually, cybercriminals leverage these attacks to exploit sensitive information or otherwise disrupt operations. Cyberattacks impact businesses every day. Indeed, cybercriminals attack every 39 seconds, underscoring how important good cybersecurity defence is for organizations. Here are the most common types of cyberattacks

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Written by: Jay H. Virtually all businesses rely on email as their primary communication method. However, this makes it a prime target for hackers looking to steal information and wreak havoc. If you don’t put email security at the forefront of your business, you risk costly attacks. Here are four simple ways to protect your email account. Use strong passwords

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Written by: Jay H. Cybersecurity basics rule number one is having strong, unique passwords for every site or application you use. However, managing passwords can be challenging given the magnitude of apps and websites employees use. Thankfully, there’s an easier way to enforce secure password policies in your workplace. Using single sign-on (SSO), you and your staff can enjoy the

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Written by: Jay H. Microsoft Exchange’s spam filters help protect you from unsolicited and malicious emails. However, the filters can sometimes be a little overprotective. To ensure you’re receiving the emails you should, you can whitelist email addresses in Office 365. How To Whitelist Email Addresses In Office 365 1. Log into Office 365 as an Admin by using the

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Written by: Jay H. According to a new report from a Canadian international managed service provider, manufactured goods producers were the biggest ransomware targets in the first half of 2021. In the recent report issued by the Herjavec Group, 39 percent of victims listed on the data leak websites run by ransomware groups broadly fell into the manufactured goods category.

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Written by: Jay H. If you’ve paid any attention to recent news, you’ve likely seen ransomware stories dominating major headlines. The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack is just one example of the devastation a cyberattack can cause. However, many small-medium business (SMB) owners still don’t consider themselves to be at risk despite the abundance of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further

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Written by: Jay H. According to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, weak cyber hygiene practices are responsible for a string of new successful cloud attacks. Despite having security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), other bad practices allowed cybercriminals to conduct cloud attacks on organizations. The attackers used various methods, including phishing, brute force login attempts, and “pass-the-cookie”

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Written by: Jay H. Nowadays, cybercriminals have their sights on the healthcare industry due to its sensitivity and vulnerability. Since November 2020, cyberattacks against healthcare organizations have increased by 45 percent. Healthcare establishments now realize that they have to provide their patients with medical care and protect their sensitive data from malefactors. How can healthcare providers do both? Luckily, there is a

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Written by: Jay H. The coronavirus pandemic brought rapid digital transformation and changed how we do business forever. Most organizations scrambled to transition their workforces to remote environments, seemingly overnight. Despite the chaotic transition, many employees and employers alike have grown fond of teleworking. Even after the pandemic (eventually) subsides, the verdict is clear – remote work is here to

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