Business continuity is preparing for the unexpected and plans ensure you can maintain operations during unexpected disruptions. Such disruptions can include: national emergencies sabotage natural and man-made disasters utility failures data breaches or cyber-security attack There is however a new threat that not only threatens individual businesses but whole economies…
Today, 31st March, is World Backup Day. What is a Backup? A backup is a second copy of all your important files — for example documents, emails and photos. Instead of storing it all in one place (like your computer), you keep another copy of everything somewhere safe. What’s the…
Firewalls in buildings stop fires from spreading from one part of a building to the next so what do they have to do with computers? Your network does what it says, it connects different people from different departments so they can communicate and work effectively. A hacker is motivated to…
Ransomware is the name given to a cyber-attack by cyber-criminals where they attack your system and network and encrypt your files making them inaccessible. They then demand a payment for a passcode so you can get back into your system and files and get working again. Here are the top…
Today most people use the Internet for good intentions, however some exploit it for ill intent using what is known as the Dark Web and small businesses need to understand the risks. What is the Dark Web? There is a good chance you and your employees will spend time daily…
Passwords are essential to your cyber security, but you probably have dozens of them and its difficult remembering them all. Over time you are prompted to change your password, or you forget one and rather than create yet another new one to remember you start using the same password for…
When you delete a file on your computer, it doesn’t permanently delete the data from the hard drive. All you are doing is telling your computer that it can now use the space on the hard drive that used to contain the data you just deleted. Cyber criminals can still…
Many users have reported recent scam messages from individuals claiming to have intercepted their username and password. These messages often state they have been watching your screen activity and webcam while you have been unaware. Typically, attackers threaten to broadcast footage to your contacts, colleagues, or social media channels. Demanding…
A common complaint by many users in recent months has been spam emails appearing to come from their own accounts. Despite not knowing why, reports of friends, family, and contacts receiving spam email that appears to come from them has worried many people. Some have had their accounts suspended or…
You’re not alone! Most people use the same password everywhere – home, work, Gmail, Facebook… even for banking. Considering how many passwords we’re expected to remember and use on a daily basis, password exhaustion is a very real thing. It’s no wonder that when yet another prompt for a password…