Have you ever received a terrifying email or SMS claiming someone has hacked your computer, watched you through your webcam and / or has our sensitive files? If so, you are not alone as these types of scam emails are becoming more common and are designed to frighten you into paying up. This blog article takes a closer look at how this scam works and why you should not worry. Continue reading
The rise in cloud services has caused a big increase in hacked cloud accounts. Compromised login credentials are now the #1 cause of data breaches around the world according to IBM Security’s latest Cost of a Data Breach Report. Continue reading
All of us like to think that we are unique and that thinking extends to our passwords too, right? We are special and distinct, and no one could guess our specific combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Well, did you know that it is very easy for computers to very quickly determine passwords. So, using a password manager is a great move, as you can securely store your passwords in an easily retrievable way. But is your master password for your password manager secure, original and long enough? Continue reading
The start of a new year is a great time to evaluate your IT systems and here are five great resolutions for your business to make. Continue reading
We often tend to be creatures of habit, particularly when it comes to technology and passwords are a prime example. Many people use the same password for multiple websites and applications because we don’t have a photographic memory. Most users though aren’t aware that this is one of the most significant security dangers they can face online and one with an easy fix. Continue reading