2011, 2019

Simple tips to prevent Mac ransomware

By |November 20, 2019|Categories: Apple|Tags: , , , , , , , |

High-profile ransomware cases include the WannaCry and Petya outbreaks in 2017, which infected hundreds of thousands of Windows PCs around the world. However, Mac computers can get ransomware too. If you have a Mac, it’s important that you follow the security best practices below. What is Mac ransomware? Ransomware is [...]

708, 2019

Gmail strengthens anti-phishing features

By |August 7, 2019|Categories: Google|Tags: , , , , , |

Phishing is a social engineering attack that never grows old. In fact, cybercriminals know that it’s still easier to trick people into giving away their personal information or clicking a malicious link than to break through several layers of protection. To help in the continuing fight against phishing, Google has [...]

2805, 2019

9 Cybersecurity terms you need to know

By |May 28, 2019|Categories: Security|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. But you don’t need to be an IT expert to know how to protect yourself from a cyberattack. To help you get started, here are helpful terms you need to know so you’re not left in the dark, whether you’re teaching yourself how to update your [...]

2802, 2019

Why is HTTPS important?

By |February 28, 2019|Categories: Web & Cloud|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Many internet users still do not understand what the padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar is for. It represents HTTPS, a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them. This is an important feature that lets users know whether the site they are [...]

1801, 2019

Safeguard your iPhone from phishing

By |January 18, 2019|Categories: Apple|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Phishing scams have been around for years, and they’ve gotten smarter with time. Recently, criminals have been targeting iPhone users through a voice phishing scam that makes the call appear like it’s coming from Apple Support. Fortunately, there are simple but effective tips so you don’t fall prey to this [...]

3010, 2018

Office 365 beefs up anti-phishing measures

By |October 30, 2018|Categories: Office|Tags: , , , , , , , |

There are plenty of things to love about Office 365. For a small monthly fee, it gives you the latest cloud-based version of Microsoft Office apps and robust communication tools that improve collaboration and productivity. But it’s also an extremely secure platform that can defend against the most cunning phishing [...]

2509, 2018

Don’t let hackers fool you with these tricks

By |September 25, 2018|Categories: Security|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The volume of malicious cyber attacks is increasing every year. Although many companies use the latest network security systems, they aren’t immune to the hackers’ favorite strategy — social engineering. Unlike malware, social engineering tricks people into volunteering sensitive data. Here’s what you should know to protect your business. Phishing [...]

2708, 2018

New Office 365 cyberattack on the loose

By |August 27, 2018|Categories: Office|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Phishing scams disguise malicious links and emails as messages from trusted sources. The most recent scam to watch out for almost perfectly imitates a trusted invitation to collaborate through Microsoft SharePoint. It’s a three-step attack that’s easy to avoid if you know how it works. Step 1 - Invitation to [...]

2903, 2018

Ready for tax season phishing scams?

By |March 29, 2018|Categories: Security|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As tax season looms, so do phishing scams. For cybercriminals, this is the ideal time of year to deceive unsuspecting individuals into releasing sensitive private or company information. Businesses must therefore take extra precautions between now and April 17th to avoid hackers from selling your confidential data in the dark [...]

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