What would you do if tomorrow your entire data were to disappear?

While you might be able to recover from such an event, will it bring your business to a halt? Data is integral to every small business; from customer records and financial documents to communications files and product files. Unfortunately, data security often receives low priority.

According to FEMA's statistics, 40% of small businesses never reopen following a disaster and another 25% close within a year due to insufficient preparation. That's an astounding 65% failure rate due to insufficient planning. Luckily, you don't require an expensive IT team or large budget in order to protect your data from disasters; all it takes is...

When you delete files from your computer, it may seem as though they have been permanently erased, but that isn't quite accurate - they remain on your hard drive until new data fills up the space left by their deletion.

Explaining how computers work can be daunting for those unfamiliar with them, so here we will outline what happens to deleted files, how you can retrieve them, and why some files might still exist on your device.

What Happens if I Delete a File?

Unfortunately, you cannot simply delete files as easily as you think they might. They don't immediately vanish from your computer when placed in a Trash Bin or Recycle Bin; rather they are temporarily moved somewhere until their bin is...

Imagine that all of your critical business files have been locked by scammers who demand ransom in exchange for unlocking them.

Ransomware has become a growing threat for businesses around the globe.

Ransomware, a form of cyber attack, occurs when criminals access your system and encrypt its data, rendering it unusable and demanding payment (often cryptocurrency) for the key necessary to decrypt it.

Your data may never return even after paying ransom, which makes having an effective backup system one of your best protection measures.

Backups are copies that you store separately from your primary network in case something goes wrong, such as ransomware attacks or accidentally deleteing data. They...

Everyday we rely on our devices for work, play and staying in touch - but these same devices may also hinder productivity.

This article will teach you how to organize your device and increase productivity.

Why is organizing my devices important?

Cluttered devices make life slower and harder to find; while having your devices properly organized will increase productivity and efficiency while helping reduce stress and save time.

What impact does clutter have on productivity?

Clutter can significantly limit productivity by taking up valuable time looking for files or slowing down computer performance, leading to frustration and ultimately leading to lower earnings.

What are the Advantages of Organizi...

Imagine working on your computer when suddenly an alert from Windows Update pops up. Instead of dismissing it outright, however, you take action by installing what seems to be an official update - only to discover later that installing it infected your device with ransomware!

Herein lies the horror of cyber threats.

Cybercriminals are constantly devising new means of infiltrating systems. Cybercriminals encrypt data and leave victims no choice but to pay a ransom fee in order to decrypt it. Once ransomware has infected your system, there's nothing you can do other than pay or hire someone to remove malware (or install backup copies if possible).

"Big Head" ransomware is one of the latest ransom...

SaaS (Software as a Service) has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering convenience, scalability and efficiency - no longer do you have to drag software from device to device - cloud collaboration has made working together effortless for everyone involved.

SaaS can have its drawbacks. Software and data hosted online are more vulnerable to attack; ransomware has recently begun targeting cloud environments.

Ransomware attacks against computers, servers and mobile devices have long been ongoing. Recently however, there has been an alarmingly sudden upsurge in SaaS-based ransomware attacks.

Odaseva conducted a study in 2022 which found 51% of ransomware targeted SaaS services during March ...