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Never Miss a Patch: Proven Strategies to Ensure You Get The Necessary Patches On-time

Jul 16, 2023 | Microsoft, PatchAware

Patches are out there; But you have to know where to look for them. The good news is that patches are available for most devices. The bad news is that they’re not always easy to find and install, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you...

The Game of ‘Spy the Breach’ in a Hybrid Office – Catching Data Thieves with Style

Jul 1, 2023 | Business, Cybersecurity, Data Assets, data sharing, Databases, Email, Employee Training, Employees, Fines and Penalties, Firewalls, Hybrid Office, Internet, Networking, Ransomware, Routers, Security, Technology, VPN, Webcam

The hybrid working model became increasingly popular during and since the pandemic. It has brought benefits to individuals and organizations alike, such as increased flexibility and lower overheads. It has also been beneficial for the environment by reducing...

Protect Yourself From Falling Victim to Buying and Selling Scammers

Jun 18, 2023 | fraudster

In the last couple of months, I’ve had at least six friends I can think of who have almost fallen for scams where people pretended they were buying or selling something. The scams ranged from hiring them for services through selling a Model-A Ford. In all but...

Don’t Take the Bait: Unmasking Phishing Scams Targeting Small Businesses & How to Fight Back

Jun 14, 2023 | Phishing

Phishing is a deceptive technique cybercriminals use to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords and financial data. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to these attacks, as they often lack the resources and expertise of...

Don’t Get Hooked: Essential Tips to Shield Yourself from Phishing Attacks

Jun 11, 2023 | Phishing

In a Trend Micro Report by Security Company Egress and IBM’s Cost of Data Breach Report 2022, we see that 92% of organizations fell victim to phishing attacks, making phishing one of the most common initial attack vectors resulting in 16% of all company data...