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What is Multi-Factor Authentication? And, Why We ALL Need it!
Password hacking is still big business in cybercriminal circles. Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2022 found that 921 password-based attacks take place every second. The same report states that 90% of accounts that suffer a hack aren’t
READ MORE What is a Firewall? And Why Does Every Business Need One?
When putting together an IT network, many of us know that a firewall is a “must have”. But what exactly is a firewall? What does it do? How does it protect a network? And does it keep you safe from all kinds of online crime? You see,
READ MORE Boost Your Network Security By Considering These Three Things
Lots of good things come in threes. The Pyramids at Giza. Goals in a hat trick. Books in Lord of the Rings. Examples in this list… no wait… But there are also three crucial considerations when securing your network. Whether you’re a
READ MORE Business Firewall Buyers Guide: How to Choose a Firewall
Sourcing a firewall for your business is rarely as simple as heading to a supplier and saying “I’ll have that one please.” With myriad options on the market and countless product data sheets available online, choosing a business firewall can
READ MORE Stay Safe Online: How to Identify 7 Types of Social Engineering Attacks
What do you think is the most effective and potentially devastating way for a criminal to launch a cyber attack on a business? Directly hacking through the firewall? Waiting for someone to happen across the attacker’s malware online? Maybe
READ MORE 9 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Company’s Mobile Security
It’s an unavoidable security reality: portable devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets require a bit more security consideration than static devices that “live” on site. But their sheer lose-ability and steal-ability is just one
READ MORE 8 Curious Cyber Attack Symptoms, What They Mean, and What to Do
The longer it takes to identify and contain a cyber breach, the more costly the breach becomes. But don’t just take that from us, it comes to us from industry bigwigs IBM. In their 2021 “Cost of a Data Breach” study, they found that it
READ MORE 2022 Cyber Security Trends: Top 5 Threats to Watch Out for This Year
The so-called cybercrime “industry” never stands still. Cybercriminals are always ducking and diving to evade new security defences and to maximise their profits. According to the boffins at security vendor SonicWall, 2021 was a
READ MORE Digital Hostage-Taking: The What, How, and Why of Ransomware
The first half of 2021 saw 151% more global ransomware attacks than the first half of 2020. Ransomware is well and truly on the up and up. SonicWall recorded an unprecedented 304.7 million attempted ransomware attacks in the first half of 2021,
READ MORE War, Pestilence, Famine, and Deepfakes: Cybersecurity Predictions for 2022
As a new year dawns and technology develops, there is a lot of hope for the future - and for science as a whole. But in tech, new frontiers sadly present new risks. So, let’s ponder our crystal ball to see what might keep us in the
READ MORE More Than Just Antivirus: 6 Considerations for Modern Endpoint Security
A network’s endpoints - devices like PCs, laptops, smartphones, IoT devices, and servers - are arguably the most vulnerable in the fight against cybercrime. They’re essential for the day-to-day running of your business, yet they can become
READ MORE Black Cats and Black Hats: A Spooky Cyber-Cautionary Tale
It’s officially spooky season, so it’s time for a scary campfire cautionary tale. We’ll learn how - without the right cyber security protections - small attacks that go bump in the night can turn into lurking, herculean
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