If we talk about ‘bots’ you’d be forgiven for thinking of the amazing AI chatbots that have been all over the news lately. But this isn’t a good news story. Bots are just automated programs, and bot malware is a worrying new security risk you need to defend your business against. Malware bots are particularly …
There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. One of these is how we bank and access our accounts. You used to have to go into a local bank branch to make deposits and withdrawals. Now, you can take a picture of a check and deposit it from …
Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking Read More »
Our phones are a goldmine of private information. Just think of all the financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos, and contact information that live behind that little glass screen. And if your team uses their phones for work, they’ll often have access straight into company systems – email, contact lists, network access, and file systems. …
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No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Approximately 83% of organizations have experienced more than one data breach. (IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report) These breaches hurt businesses in many ways. First, there is the immediate cost of remediating the …
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IT support is a technical job, and some of the language used can be a bit, well… technical. We always stay away from jargon when we’re working with our clients. So here’s our jargon-free look at the 3 most important areas to discuss with your technology partner. Number One is Infrastructure. That’s your entire tech …
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In This Issue Hello and welcome to the March 2023 edition of our Technology Insider newsletter. Google Chrome users could be ramping up their productivity by making more use of Extensions. There are hundreds of these small, free, add-on programs available for the world’s most-used web browser. Some just turn your cursor into a pizza …
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. This is alarming both in scale and because many people aren’t yet protecting smartphones. For years, mobile phones have become more powerful. They now do many of the same functions as a computer – just …
Mobile Malware Has Increased 500% – What Should You Do? Read More »
Have you ever tried to buy tickets for a huge event and found that the seller’s website has collapsed under the weight of thousands of people all trying to do the same thing at the same time? The ticket site falls over – usually temporarily – because the server is overloaded with traffic it doesn’t have …
Cyberattacks Are Getting Bigger and Smarter. Are You Vulnerable? Read More »
There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life. And can have costly consequences for individuals. Hackers can steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just to name a couple. Cybercriminals breach about 4,800 websites every month with form jacking code. It has become all …
Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches? Read More »
AI chatbots have taken the world by storm in recent months. We’ve been having fun asking ChatGPT questions, trying to find out how much of our jobs it can do, and even getting it to tell us jokes. But while lots of people have been having fun, cybercriminals have been powering ahead and finding ways …
Cybercriminals Using AI to Make Phishing Scams More Dangerous Read More »
