Security

Suspicious Links? It’s All In The Period

Suspicious Links? It’s All In The Period

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 5, 2024
  • Security

We’re always telling people to avoid clicking on suspicious links, but the bad guys are making it harder to tell the difference between a legitimate URL and a suspicious one. We’re going to try to simplify it for you, and have you focus on the placement of a single punctuation mark in a link to tell if it might be...

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Remote Work Demands Zero-Trust Policies

Remote Work Demands Zero-Trust Policies

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 20, 2023
  • Security

Against all odds, remote work has been gradually accepted, but regardless of how your organization does it, it would be imprudent to overlook the obvious cybersecurity risks presented by remote work. Let’s take a look at the essence of zero-trust security and explore why it has evolved into the standard that organizations of all sizes should adhere to. (more…)

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Three Steps That Are Mandatory to Avoid Ransomware

Three Steps That Are Mandatory to Avoid Ransomware

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 15, 2023
  • Security

As business computing goes, ransomware poses the most significant threat. That’s why it’s imperative for organizations to proactively address this menace head-on. Today, we propose a comprehensive three-part strategy that can help your organization sidestep ransomware. (more…)

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Four Tips to Help You Avoid Amazon Scams

Four Tips to Help You Avoid Amazon Scams

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 13, 2023
  • Security

With the holiday season upon us and online shopping surging, instances of scams targeting the popular e-commerce platform Amazon have become increasingly common. The majority of these scams involve impersonation tactics, posing a significant threat to unsuspecting users. With the festive season underway, it's crucial to be aware of the types of Amazon scams prevalent and take measures to avoid...

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Protecting Yourself Starts with Understanding Scams

Protecting Yourself Starts with Understanding Scams

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 6, 2023
  • Security

While many businesses are actively formulating operational plans and marketing budgets, it's imperative to acknowledge the significant challenges that could lead to substantial losses and extensive expenses if proactive measures aren't taken. (more…)

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Ransomware is On an Unfortunate Trajectory

Ransomware is On an Unfortunate Trajectory

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 24, 2023
  • Security

Ransomware is a real problem; I mean, a real problem. Not only does it create serious problems for any organization that is victimized by it, it is about to be a completely pervasive problem for everyone. It is extremely important for your organization to take the threat of ransomware seriously by implementing a strategy to keep it from being an...

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How to Secure Your Transactions

How to Secure Your Transactions

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 22, 2023
  • Security

The Internet allows online transactions to take place, but they must be properly protected so that hackers and cybercriminals don’t make off with your sensitive data. Here are some simple ways you can ensure that your business is protecting its online transactions. (more…)

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Your Email is a Ticking Time Bomb if Not Managed Properly

Your Email is a Ticking Time Bomb if Not Managed Properly

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 17, 2023
  • Security

It’s easy to think of email as something that just works. You open up Outlook or log into Gmail and your mail is there. Most people aren’t even aware of the vast, complex set of systems required for email to even work—and we don’t blame you. It’s extremely complicated. That being said, if nobody is actively managing your email, providing...

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4 Modern Cybersecurity Tricks That Could Definitely Slip By Your Defenses

4 Modern Cybersecurity Tricks That Could Definitely Slip By Your Defenses

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 15, 2023
  • Security

Cybercriminals aren’t looking to play fair against businesses. They don’t care how big or small you are, they don’t care about what services you provide, or what good you offer for the community. You could be a children’s hospital or a single mother selling homemade mittens out of your dining room, you could be a school, an assisted living facility,...

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Are Your Concerns in Line with Those of Global Organizations?

Are Your Concerns in Line with Those of Global Organizations?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 25, 2023
  • Security

Cybercrime is a concern for businesses of all—and we mean all—sizes, from the small mom-and-pop shop down the road to the multinational enterprises, and it’s a concern for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons that these massive businesses worry about cyber incidents and see if there isn’t some common ground. (more…)

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