Someone working for you right now is also working alongside some of the world’s most successful cyber criminals. A double agent. And before long, they’re going to take down your business from the inside. They’ll put your sensitive business data in the hands of your number one enemy. It sounds like the plot from a movie, doesn’t it? While it could make a great edge-of-your-seat thriller, sadly, this is a very real threat to you and your business. And it can happen for three key … [Read more...] about Understanding the Real Cost of Insider Attacks, How to Prevent Them
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The Nine Most Terrifying Threats to Your Computer Security
It was so much simpler when we were growing up. If you borrowed a floppy disc from a friend and popped it into your computer, you ran the risk of catching a computer virus. The solution to this risk was simple: Most people installed antivirus software that protected their computers. And, that was it. But then two big things came along that changed everything: The internet and greed. You see, back in the day, most computer viruses were written for fun, and for the hacker to show off his … [Read more...] about The Nine Most Terrifying Threats to Your Computer Security
Can Your Data, Business Survive a Disaster?
Picture this: your office is on fire, your people are all safe, but now what? What important preparation do you wish you had done? This is a phone call no business owner or manager ever wants to receive. A call from the police, late at night, that there’s been a fire at your premises. Luckily, it was empty at the time, and no one is hurt. That’s a huge relief. But, you barely sleep. And at first light, you go in to examine the damage so that you can issue instructions to your staff. You … [Read more...] about Can Your Data, Business Survive a Disaster?
Cybercrime: A Five-Step Plan to Prepare and Protect
The world economy loses more than $1 trillion to cybercrime every year. That’s a lot of money, and it’s a figure that’s increased by more than 50% since 2018. In 2019, two-thirds of all organizations reported some type of incident relating to cybercrime. It’s easy to look at big figures like these and not relate them to your own business. The average cost of a data breach to a business is estimated to be around $500,000. The most common types of crime are ransomware, where your data is locked … [Read more...] about Cybercrime: A Five-Step Plan to Prepare and Protect
Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer
Good maintenance and monitoring should have the effect of an anti-aging cream on your work device. Look after it well, and it will do the same for you. However, sometimes, it just makes good business sense to invest in new PCs or laptops rather than trying to get another year out of them. Knowing when that time is can be the tricky part. Older PCs and laptops cost more to maintain. The cost of ownership increases as they age – a little like cars. And, of course, performance decreases over time. … [Read more...] about Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer
Are Forgotten Passwords Driving You and Your Team Crazy with Frustration?
Everyone. Hates. Remembering. Passwords. Everyone. And, yet, it’s impossible to do our work without them, isn’t it? Because there’s so much cyber-crime about (it’s the fastest growing crime in the world right now). What a conundrum. You need a long, randomly generated password to stop criminals’ brute force guessing it using intelligent software. But the longer and more random it is, the less likely it is you’ll ever remember it. Luckily, I bring good news. There is a short-term fix … [Read more...] about Are Forgotten Passwords Driving You and Your Team Crazy with Frustration?
Computer Experts Warn of Increasing Security Threats
Two Prescott-based computer authorities are in absolute agreement about the need for exceptional caution about computer protections. One – Edward Fisher, owner of Fisher PC Help – said this: “Be absolutely paranoid about your computer security.” The second – Theo Soumilas, who owns Northern Arizona IT – put it this way: “We are at the point it’s no matter a question of ‘if’ but of ‘when’ your computer is hacked. It’s getting worse daily.” Both Fisher and Soumilas are adamant that … [Read more...] about Computer Experts Warn of Increasing Security Threats
