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Enhancing File Sharing Security in Your Organization File-sharing software has become an essential tool for modern organizations, enabling more effective communication and collaboration on documents. While it boosts efficiency, improperly protected files can fall into the wrong hands, leading to serious risks such as fraud and identity theft. Understanding and addressing these vulnerabilities is critical… Read more »

Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams During Natural Disasters When a major tragedy like a hurricane or the Boston bombing strikes, your first instinct may be to help those affected by donating money. Unfortunately, cybercriminals exploit people’s goodwill by launching phishing scams and fraudulent websites designed to solicit donations. According to a recent cyber intelligence advisory,… Read more »

Protect Your Small Business from Ad Fraud As a small business or organization, you cannot afford to waste money on anything that doesn’t directly boost awareness or increase revenue. While paying for ad space on high-traffic websites can effectively promote your brand, beware of fraudulent websites that drain your advertising budget. Beware of Fraudulent Websites… Read more »

It seems there is an app for almost everything today, and your business or organization should be no exception. Having a mobile app for your business establishes credibility and gives people another way to interact with your organization. Perhaps your organization already has in place a responsive website that allows for an optimal user experience… Read more »

While entering a coffee shop, a restaurant, or even the mall, the first thing many people do is connect to the WiFi network. People connect to public WiFi networks constantly to allow for better functionality on their devices or to allow them to continue to access the internet and email from devices that don’t use… Read more »

We use passwords for everything. Our email, social media, bank accounts, and many other online platforms require passwords for access. Since passwords are needed for so many things, many people choose to go with easy-to-remember passwords, or use one password for everything. While it may be convenient to not have to memorize a bunch of… Read more »

Whether you like it or not, Google has the ability to track where you are at all times if you are using any of their apps on your smart phone.  Although there are benefits to having your location known, such as the ability to quickly get directions to a restaurant nearby or check the local… Read more »

While you have probably heard about bitcoin, you may not be familiar with a new type of cybercrime on the rise called cryptojacking. What is Cryptojacking? Cryptojacking is essentially when a cybercriminal uses someone else’s computer or web browser without their permission to develop cryptocurrency. They usually infiltrate their victim’s system through a phishing email… Read more »

Do you own or manage a small business or organization? If so, it is important to acknowledge the increasing risk of becoming a cyberattack victim. Data from a recent CNET article shows that since 2011 the percentage of cyberattacks that occurred in small businesses has risen from 20% to almost 50%! Another troubling statistic is… Read more »

In today’s day in age it is imperative that new businesses and organizations start off on the right foot when it comes to intertwining technology with all other aspects of their business. A recent CNET article gives guidelines to follow while deciding on the type of web hosting provider that will be the best fit… Read more »