An IT audit can feel like something to dread. For many small and mid-sized businesses, the real issue isn’t the audit itself. It’s discovering too late that documentation is missing, old user accounts are still active, or backups haven’t been tested. Preparation makes a big difference, and it starts with understanding where your biggest risks may exist. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach [...]
When was the last time you considered your printer a potential security risk? Most businesses focus on the security of their servers, endpoints, and cloud applications, and for good reason. But printers store data, connect to your network, and handle some of your most sensitive documents. They have hard drives, memory, and network access, which means they're computers in their own right. Yet they rarely receive the same level of security as the rest of [...]
People and businesses are losing their life savings and critical information to hackers and other malicious actors. Accessing unsafe web pages, opening suspicious mail, and sharing password lists are among 2022’s leading causes of cyber insecurities. This article samples five massive attacks we’ve seen in 2022 and lessons on how to avoid these attacks from those who have been affected. 1. Cash App Investing Around April 2022, 8 million customers’ confidential information, like full names, [...]
As businesses have become increasingly dependent on technology, a good portion of their data is kept on internet-connected platforms, which, if unprotected, can become a gold mine for bad actors. Today cybersecurity should be a priority for your business, no matter what the size. Unfortunately, no business is immune to a threat. Here are four commonly unaddressed attack vectors that hackers like to exploit. Human Nature Your network is only as secure as your weakest [...]