As we gear up for 2024, amidst the usual end-of-year hustle, there’s one critical domain many businesses might overlook: cybersecurity. Remember, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern—it’s a core business decision. Keeping your data—and your clients’ data—shielded from cyber threats is paramount. For a fortified plan for 2024, here are some fundamental cybersecurity insights every […]
With the festive season around the corner, cyber threats are working overtime. As consumers get busy with holiday shopping, cybercriminals devise ingenious schemes to exploit unsuspecting shoppers. Understanding and recognizing these holiday phishing scams is the first step to ensuring a safe festive season. Breaking Down Holiday Phishing Threats: Phishing is a method where fraudsters […]
Many entrepreneurs often brush off the threat of cyber-scams with the mindset, “It won’t happen to me.” Yet, in today’s technologically-advanced era, this attitude can be disastrous. It’s crucial for stakeholders, employees, and partners to recognize the looming dangers. The evolution of Generative AI has empowered fraudsters with the ability to create deepfakes, leading to […]
A question we frequently encounter from potential clients is, “How much do your IT services cost?” While the cost is undeniably a factor to consider, it shouldn’t be the primary determinant when selecting an IT services provider. The underlying truth is that many business leaders, whether CEOs, CFOs, or others, aren’t entirely sure about the […]
The digital realm is rife with unseen threats, among which ‘malicious bots’ top the list. These often go unnoticed, dismissed as mere spam accounts sprinkling auto-generated comments online. However, their risk quotient is much higher, especially for businesses. Understanding Malicious Bots: Malicious bots are software entities designed to automate tasks with a harmful purpose, including […]
“Thank goodness” is probably what Illinois-based manufacturing company ICS thought about having a cyber insurance policy with Travelers Insurance after a data breach in 2022. But after claims investigators pulled out their microscopes, they found that ICS failed to use multi-factor authentication(MFA) across all digital assets, which they had agreed to do in their policy. […]
Time is a precious commodity for every business owner. It often feels like the clock ticks away faster than tasks can be completed. Achieving success necessitates focusing on what truly demands your attention and knowing what can be delegated. One common struggle we observe among entrepreneurs is their hesitancy to delegate certain tasks. The mindset […]
Every business owner and manager grapples with a unique challenge: an ongoing, overwhelming barrage on their time and focus. This is a universal problem, where some thrive under the pressure, ensuring streamlined team coordination, whereas many feel buried under responsibilities. This sense of overwhelm amplifies, especially if your business is scaling up rather than maintaining […]
Have you ever contemplated the vulnerability of your business due to potential oversights by an external IT partner or perhaps your diligent but overwhelmed IT team? Understanding this vulnerability is paramount. This piece is your timely reminder. The threat landscape of cyberattacks has evolved significantly in recent times. Gone are the days when these threats […]
Times have changed, and so has college life. Gone are the days of simple notebooks and pencils; today’s students juggle multiple devices, opening doors to unprecedented risks of online photo and data theft. Despite considering themselves tech-savvy, Gen-Z and millennials are prime phishing targets, with a staggering 20% of Gen-Z falling victim to identity theft, […]
