As cyberthreats become more sophisticated, many businesses need to prioritize cybersecurity more than ever. But are you sure that your security measures are keeping your enterprise IT assets safe? Here are five signs that they may not be effective.
Open wireless networks
With just one main internet line and a couple of wireless routers, an entire office can get online.
Smartphones have become an indispensable tool for most of us. We use them for a wide range of activities, from gaming to checking social media to accessing work apps. Because of heavy use, our smartphones may sometimes run out of battery. When that happens and you’re out in public with no access to your charger, using public charging kiosks to bring your phone back to life can seem like a good idea — but it’s not.
A secure login process is an excellent way to protect your business from cybercriminals.
When it comes to verifying user identity, you can choose between two-step authentication and two-factor authentication. Learn the difference between the two so you can have a better appreciation of your cybersecurity options.
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and the New Year is the right time for implementing resolutions and fresh starts. Have you resolved to be more vigilant in 2018? Your small business cannot afford to overlook the dangers posed by hackers who are getting more sophisticated every year.
By Vince Tinnirello
Cybersecurity breaches are a daily news item these days. The most recent breach of Equifax has affected millions of Americans. You can see if you were personally affected by this breach by going here:
Check with Equifax
While we’ve almost become immune to the hacks of big businesses such as Target, Home Depot, and Equifax, little attention is being paid to cybersecurity breaches in small business.
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are the most popular web browsers. Watch this video to learn how to delete temporary internet files and erase tracking cookies.
Here's a shocker to most business owners: Your bank often can NOT reclaim money stolen from your bank account due to fraud or cyber-crime. That means if money gets drafted from your business bank account from a hacker, phishing attack, identity theft or by any other means, you have little to no chance of getting it back.
Have you ever left your Gmail logged in on a friends or colleagues computer? Or even worse, a public computer? This video will show how to remotely log out of your Gmail account. It will also show you how to spot any suspicious activity on your account.
A new zero-day vulnerability that resides in all versions of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was detected this past weekend (April 26-17, 2014), Microsoft confirmed.
The vulnerability, which could allow remote code execution, is being used in "limited, targeted attacks," according to an advisory issued by Microsoft.
The reality is that many business owners don't keep a watchful eye on their network's health.
They are not performing routine or preventative maintenance. A nasty virus, a malicious hacker, or unexpected software corruption, hardware failure, or DOZENS of other problems catch them off guard and result in extensive downtime, data loss, and expensive disaster recovery fees.