Tag: Hacking
Cybersecurity Training for Employees: Cultivating a Security-Conscious Workforce
Written by: Jay H. Nowadays, businesses face an ever-growing number of cybersecurity threats. As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics employed by malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in an organization’s security measures. In this landscape, the role of employees in safeguarding sensitive information and digital assets is more crucial than ever. Cultivating a security-conscious workforce through effective
How to Recover from Being Hacked
Written by: Jay H. Discovering that you’ve been hacked, whether it’s your email, social media accounts, or company systems, can be a distressing experience. The violation of privacy and potential for damage requires immediate action to mitigate the impact and regain control. In this blog post, we will outline crucial steps to take if you’ve been hacked, helping you navigate
How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware
Written by: Jay H. In today’s digital landscape, businesses face numerous cybersecurity threats, with ransomware attacks standing out as one of the most pervasive and damaging. These malicious attacks can cripple organizations, causing significant financial losses and reputational damage. However, with a proactive approach and robust cybersecurity solutions, such as those offered by us at Design2Web IT, businesses can recover
FREE Phishing Resources To Improve Your Organization’s Security
Written by: Jay H. Phishing attacks are dangerous and prevalent attacks that can devastate an organization. If you and your employees are not trained to recognize and avoid falling victim to phishing scams, your company is at significant risk. You need to provide regular and thorough cybersecurity awareness training to educate employees, including phishing awareness. Luckily, there are several free phishing resources by
Top 5 Causes of Data Breaches: Protect Your Organization
Written by: Jay H. You may think your small business is an unlikely target for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Approximately 43 percent of cybersecurity breaches target small and medium businesses, meaning your organization is in direct sight of attackers. Luckily, you can fight back against hackers and take steps to protect yourself and your organization. Let’s go over
What Is Spyware And How Does It Work?
Written by: Jay H. Spyware is an umbrella term for a form of malware (malicious software) that bad actors install on a victim’s computer without their consent. It then spies on the user, steals personal information – including browsing history, login information, and sensitive information – and relays the data to third parties. Spyware is one of the most common
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
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
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
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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Escalating cyberthreats targetting your small business
How you can protect your business against the biggest cyberthreats looking to steal your valuable data and hard-earned money right now.
