Imagine this: your business's front doors are locked, the alarm systems are running and firewalls in place; yet someone still manages to gain entry via one of your trusted vendors. Does this sound like a nightmare scenario? Unfortunately it happens all too frequently: cybercriminals don't just hack directly into systems anymore - they exploit vulnerabilities in software, services and suppliers you rely on every day - making ensuring security an impossible challenge for small businesses with limited resources.

Reliable IT solutions can provide invaluable help. By giving you control and visibility over your supply chain, they enable you to identify risks quickly and protect your business withou...

Have you ever noticed how just when you thought your cybersecurity had reached peak efficiency, something new arises to cause issues?

Right now, this is exactly the situation.

An increasingly widespread scam is targeting businesses just like yours.

What are the drawbacks to it all?

Cybercriminals don't even need your password!

Scary... Device code phishing has quickly become more and more widespread and prevalent. Microsoft recently issued an alert about an increasing wave of attacks, so we should expect more to come.

This phishing scam differs from others you have likely come across. Phishing is an attempt to trick people into giving their usernames and passwords away to fake websites by offering...

Cyber threats for small businesses operating in an increasingly digitalized world are no abstract worries; they're an everyday reality with serious financial and reputational repercussions from scams or ransomware attacks resulting from cyber security vulnerabilities. Cyber insurance policies have become more popular as a way to manage these risks more effectively.

Cyber insurance policies vary significantly. Business owners may think they're covered, only to discover (all too late!) that their policy falls short. This blog will outline what's typically covered and how best to select an effective cyber policy policy.

Cyber insurance has never been more essential. Hackers no longer only target ...

Have you ever needed to convert quickly from Word to PDF, and turned to Google in search of an efficient conversion tool?

You may feel as though this act is harmless.

Just a quick download and conversion completed successfully - job complete.

What if I told you that one click can open up an opportunity for ransomware and data theft?

Now is an opportune time for this type of warning from the FBI.

File converters do exactly what their names imply - they convert files from one format to another. Whether it be PowerPoint presentations you need converted into pdf for client review, or images you want merged together into one document - file converters provide exactly the service.

These services tend to...

Do you trust your team?

People of this caliber are intelligent and capable, knowing better than to open unknown attachments or click on suspicious links.

Phishing emails are designed to look legitimate, and are used to trick recipients into downloading malware or providing sensitive data.

They're not fools who fall for such schemes.

At least, they believe it. Unfortunately, just because someone believes they can identify a phishing attempt doesn't mean it's actually happening; cyber criminals use this misperception of security against us.

Studies have revealed that 86% of employees feel confident in their ability to identify phishing emails... yet over half have already been scammed.

Give that som...

Hackers are taking full advantage of digital technology to exploit our vulnerabilities. Hackers have become more sophisticated and creative in their attempts to gain entry to people's personal and professional accounts - weak passwords and phishing emails are popular methods employed by hackers but there are numerous lesser-known methods of gain.

What are the most commonly employed hacking techniques?

Hacking techniques have evolved significantly over time, taking advantage of technological advances and taking advantage of skills that people possess. Although hackers still employ brute-force attacks and traditional techniques for bypassing security measures, their approaches are becoming more ...

Are you frustrated that cyber attacks seem to be constantly in the news these days?

No, you aren't hallucinating.

Cyber attacks have quickly become the number-one risk for businesses across the world, surpassing even other risks as the top priority. Ranging from ransomware and data breaches to IT disruptions that halt operations completely, cyber threats are keeping business owners up at night - and with good reason.

Imagine losing access to your customer database, having sensitive information leaked out or being locked out of systems until paying a large ransom payment - these nightmares are becoming all too real for businesses of all sizes every day.

If your business falls victim to a cyber ...

Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house?

Of course you do.

But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well have left the door unlocked, right?

Now think about your business.

You’ve probably invested in good cyber security to protect it, using strong passwords, firewalls, and the latest software updates. But if your employees accidentally leave the “windows” open, all that security goes to waste.

It’s not about blame – it’s about awareness. The truth is that your employees might be your biggest security risk, without them even realizing it.

More people are working remotely, and research sho...

Digital connectivity is an indispensable force in our lives, making a major impactful statement about its significance to cybersecurity. However, as technology progresses so do online threats.

Oft times, our own actions place us at greater risk from scams or cyberattacks. Weak passwords and lax policies are two such risky behaviors; human error accounts for approximately 88% of data breaches.

National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and CybSafe work to correct bad cyber hygiene. Their annual report examines attitudes and behavior related to cybersecurity; their goal is to educate both people and businesses alike on how they can better secure their digital environments.

This year's study included ...