April Fools' Day is known for pranks and practical jokes. Sadly, fraudsters frequently use this occasion to conduct attacks on unsuspecting victims. Here are a few reasons why you should be extremely cautious about cybersecurity on April Fools' Day.
Phishing Scams
One of the most popular sorts of cyberattacks is phishing, and it can be especially effective on April Fools' Day.
Small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owners may think they’re unimportant enough to be targeted by hackers. But the truth is that SMBs are prime targets for hackers since they see these organizations — which have less security and fewer resources compared to enterprises — as easy marks.
Cyberattacks can come for any business, regardless of size or scope. Small- and mid-sized businesses, in particular, are facing an increasing risk from cybercriminals who know that these organizations often lack sufficient protective measures. With a variety of threats becoming more dangerous, it’s essential to ensure your cybersecurity solutions are up to par.
I want to cover the news that just broke yesterday on January 26th, 2023, where it's been reported that the FBI, The Federal Bureau of Investigations in the United States has disrupted the Hive ransomware group. There are a couple things that I want to talk about in this video.
The security of business printers is often overlooked by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This can prove to be a big mistake because printers can be just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as other devices. Follow these security tips if you want to protect your business printers from cyberattacks.
Businesses of all sizes can fall prey to cyberattacks that can cause major financial losses and even put companies out of business. And with more numerous and sophisticated threats like these expected in 2023, it’s more critical than ever for business owners to stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends and protect their organization from potential threats.
In June of 2023, the FTC Safeguard Rules go into affecting millions of businesses across the US. These businesses must implement cybersecurity or face fines or criminal prosecution. So let's talk about whether your business is affected by this. Who's affected? What does this mean? Let's get into it now.
If you want to stay secure while using the internet, it’s not enough to simply rely on anti-malware software and a firewall. Nowadays, hackers can read data sent to and from your device and steal the information inside them. This is why your business needs a virtual private network (VPN).
What is a VPN?
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, keeping you safe from hackers looking to intercept your data and any third parties that want to monitor your online activities.
Chances are you and your employees are taking some well-deserved time off in the next few weeks. As a business owner or executive, you may find it tough to get away because your thoughts turn back to the business.
Helpful Tips for the Holidays!
To help eliminate added stress so you can enjoy time with your family and friends, or sitting on a beach somewhere, here are three quick things to do before you go.
Today, we are going to discuss what is going on over at Rackspace. Over the weekend, another cloud provider, and in this case, it happened to be companies, mostly small, medium-sized businesses that host their Exchange email not with Microsoft… many of you may be familiar with M365 or O365 and that is how you get your email.
