Just when you think cybercriminals will run out of new ideas for how to scam people, they find a way to get creative and surprise you. Now they’re faking data breaches, hoping to steal money from unsuspecting business owners and dark web data buyers alike. Earlier this year, Europcar, an international car rental company from […]
Is your organization currently bleeding money due to its reliance on outdated technology? The answer is likely yes. A recent survey by Deloitte revealed that a staggering 82% of companies failed to meet their cost-reduction targets last year, with an inefficient technology infrastructure being the primary culprit. The 2024 poll of nearly 300 business leaders […]
A recent report from Check Point Research revealed a shocking statistic – the Microsoft-owned business platform LinkedIn is impersonated in nearly half of all phishing attacks globally. One of the ways scammers leverage LinkedIn to deploy their phishing attack is when they zero in on anyone seeking a new job or career change. While e-mails […]
Summer is a prime time for business owners and employees to take a well-deserved vacation. Even with an “out of office” email responder active, many still check in on work occasionally while traveling. Unfortunately, working outside the office—whether it’s checking in on vacation, connecting to the internet at a local coffee shop, or business travelers […]
The massive wave of layoffs in 2024 brings a cybersecurity threat that most business owners aren’t focusing on – offboarding employees. Even big-time brands that you would expect to have top-of-the-line cybersecurity systems, processes and procedures in place fail to adequately protect themselves from insider threats. This August marks a year since two disgruntled Tesla […]
Are you frustrated with bad tech support? You’re not alone. Recent Reddit comments highlight a wave of poor customer service experiences with tech support. Despite typically avoiding Reddit and its plethora of complaints, I delved into a few for research purposes, given my industry background. Some stories, like a technician taking a bathroom break in […]
As a business leader, increasing revenue, cutting expenses, and growing your bottom line are top priorities. Implementing AI tools, shopping for services, and running an efficient operation are effective ways to achieve these goals. However, one area where you should never cut corners is in your cybersecurity, particularly by relying on free antivirus or firewall […]
Odds are that right now you’re doing a handful of tasks manually that you don’t need to, like sorting through an endless e-mail inbox. According to Microsoft, employees spend just under two hours daily on e-mail – that’s more than eight hours a week spent in your inbox instead of on more creative or strategic […]
In recent months, the alarming cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a health care payment-processing company under UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a chilling reality: cyberthreats can lurk undetected within our networks, ready to unleash chaos at any moment. This breach, executed by the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat hacker group, saw the group lying dormant within the company’s environment […]
In today’s competitive business environment, efficient IT support is crucial for growth and profitability. If you want to succeed in 2024 and beyond, you can’t afford to tolerate poor tech support. Subpar IT service can significantly slow down your business, leading to unresolved issues, decreased productivity, and frustrated employees and customers. This can quickly impact […]
