Posts Tagged ‘cybersecurity awareness’
The Latest Cybersecurity Threats Affecting Microsoft Users
As attack vectors grow more sophisticated, hackers are finding new ways to exploit supply chains, cloud services, and human error. In the last week, Microsoft has identified two cybersecurity threats which could potentially expose its customers to a data breach. Microsoft Revamps Edge’s Internet Explorer Mode Following Active Exploitation Reports Microsoft has overhauled the Internet…
Read MoreWhat is FraudGPT And What You Can Do About It
ChatGPT vs FraudGPT You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT right? But have you heard of its evil twin FraudGPT? If not, listen up. Petty cybercriminals have access to a tool which is a game-changer for them. But don’t panic, if you’re vigilant, you should still be able to fend off little boys phishing in a big…
Read MoreThe Top 5 IT Security Measures IT Professionals Recommend
Cybersecurity has become an integral aspect of managed IT services. Cybercrime is expected to cost the world’s economy US$10.5 a year by 2025. This is why every business should want to know the IT security Measures IT professionals recommend. As threat actors create more sophisticated scams, the cybersecurity landscape will continue to evolve. Cybersecurity measures…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Learned About GDPR Compliance In IT Support
When the European Union (EU) launched its General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Compliance in 2018, it was billed as the most significant privacy regulation in 20 years. The regulation covers all data a company stores on a digital device. This can include on-site servers, cloud storage, staff computers, mobile devices and removable media. Paper copies…
Read MoreIs Your Business Making These Cybersecurity Mistakes?
It’s fair to say that cybercrime is a threat to businesses of all sizes. But the reason a large percentage of small businesses suffer a data breach is that they make cybersecurity mistakes. I’ll say this off the bat. This is not an article twisting your arm to invest in cybersecurity measures. We’re not here…
Read MoreBiggest Cybersecurity Threats Your Employees Should Know About
You may have heard that employees are the biggest cybersecurity threats to your business network. According to IBM data, human error is responsible for 95% of data breaches. Personally, I think using the term ‘human error’ is a disservice to uninformed employees. Human ignorance is more appropriate. You can’t make an error if you are…
Read MoreHow To Train Your Staff In Cybersecurity Awareness
Your staff is your first line of defence against cybercrime. A lack of cybersecurity awareness is to be at the root of over 90% of successful cyberattacks. Blaming individuals for a data breach is not a solution. The onus is on firms to ensure their workforces are aware of the threats to cybersecurity and what…
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