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...

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...

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 ...

Unnerving trends were recently exposed in a new security report.

Cyber attacks are growing increasingly prevalent. Criminals now take an average of just 62 minutes to gain entry to your network compared to 84 minutes last year.

These attacks are becoming both faster and more frequent. According to a report issued by our company, 34 new cyber criminal groups were identified bringing our total cyber-criminal groups tracked up to over 230.

Cyber criminals don't just sit around doing nothing - they have evolved rapidly into increasingly sophisticated attackers. According to one report, they have even set a record-breaking time of 2 minutes and 7 seconds for an attack breakout - not enough time even...

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether your business could survive an cyber attack?

Small businesses, too, can be vulnerable to cybercrime in today's globalized world. Relying solely on hope may not provide adequate cybersecurity protection; to maximize effectiveness of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning programs.

These methods will enable you to identify any weak points in your defenses so you can strengthen them before any real danger presents itself.

This article compares two options by drawing upon an analogy involving home security.

Walking the Perimeter: Vulnerability ScanS

A vulnerability scan is similar to taking an exterior tour of your house and noting any possible ...

Particular care must be taken with cyber security training if your workforce comprises employees between 16-19.

New research demonstrates that many young people have accepted as normal online behaviors which are concerning. Unfortunately, many of these activities may be illegal.

This type of cybercrime does not involve ransomware or data theft.

One-third of 16-19 year-olds admit to digital piracy - such as downloading illegal movies or hacking an account online to harass someone - at some point during their life.

Most of these behaviors will not directly harm your business; some are so widespread that many young people consider them part of everyday life.

Do not allow your employees to bring any ...