Security

Three Types of Software Every Business Should Consider

Three Types of Software Every Business Should Consider

Software plays a crucial role in every business, regardless of its nature. Whether you rely on a CRM system, a point-of-sale solution, or more intricate software profiles, understanding key aspects of modern software is essential for maximizing its potential. Here are three vital insights into modern software. (more…)

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You Need Cybersecurity, Starting with Antivirus

You Need Cybersecurity, Starting with Antivirus

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 28, 2025
  • Security

Antivirus software is one of those things we all know we need, but have you ever stopped to think about how it actually works? Understanding the basics can help you appreciate why keeping it updated is so important. Today, we took a look at antivirus software. (more…)

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Cybersecurity Training Doesn’t Have to Be Annoying

Cybersecurity Training Doesn’t Have to Be Annoying

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 25, 2025
  • Security

Navigating cybersecurity training can prove daunting for individuals across various organizations. Nevertheless, it remains an imperative task. Identifying the root causes of this reluctance enables organizations to fine-tune their training initiatives for greater engagement and efficacy. This article explores four prevalent reasons why employees may harbor an aversion to cybersecurity training. (more…)

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Endpoint Security is Remarkably Important for Your Business

Endpoint Security is Remarkably Important for Your Business

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 19, 2025
  • Security

We all know that it’s important to protect your business’ infrastructure from threats of all kinds. Sometimes when we’re reading about discourse surrounding network security, you’ll see the word “endpoint.” Do you know how important it is to protect all endpoints? That’s what we want to explore with today’s article. (more…)

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Businesses Need to Focus on Protecting Customer Data

Businesses Need to Focus on Protecting Customer Data

Cybersecurity is a major issue for every for-profit, non-profit, and individual out there. There are near-constant threats coming at you every day, and if you don’t take this particular threat seriously, you will likely have a tough go of it if you want to use the Internet or online resources. The fact is that people absolutely need to be sure...

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What You Should Know About Social Media Scams (According to the Big Banks)

What You Should Know About Social Media Scams (According to the Big Banks)

Social media might connect people unlike any tool previously seen, but it’s not all sunshine and daisies. After all, this same revolution in communication has brought about one of the largest ways to scam unsuspecting users. Today, we want to take a look at how these social media scams work and what you can do to keep yourself safe. (more…)

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How Prepared Are Your Team Members to Maintain Your Security?

How Prepared Are Your Team Members to Maintain Your Security?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 28, 2025
  • Security

Certain information needs to be well-known in the professional workplace at every level of an organization. Cybersecurity best practices are examples of such pieces of information. Unfortunately, a recent survey has shown that a significant portion of adults in the United Kingdom—about one in three—failed a cybersecurity test. What’s worse, this test was designed for 11-year-olds Let’s discuss what this...

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Look Out for Scams This Tax Season

Look Out for Scams This Tax Season

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 21, 2025
  • Security

Tax season is coming, at least in the United States, and while it’s not the most exciting time of the year, it’s important nonetheless. Hackers know this, too, so you might get some unsolicited text messages or emails claiming to be the Internal Revenue Service. Today, we want to highlight the importance of awareness this tax season, and what you...

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Zero-Days of Our Lives, Episode 1: Spoofing

Zero-Days of Our Lives, Episode 1: Spoofing

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 14, 2025
  • Security

While we may be IT professionals and—as such—take security extremely seriously, it can occasionally help to discuss business cybersecurity with a different approach… such as a daytime soap opera. What follows is one of these occasions. Welcome to Oak Falls, a cozy little coastal hamlet shielded by the trees that give it its name. Unfortunately, these trees do little to...

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Need a Phishing Primer? We’ve Got Just the Thing

Need a Phishing Primer? We’ve Got Just the Thing

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 31, 2025
  • Security

Phishing attacks are the most common security risk your business faces, and if you’re not careful, you (or your employees) could fall victim to them with ease. All it takes is clicking on the wrong link or downloading the wrong file, and boom, your business is dealing with a full-blown security breach. To prevent this, we want to cover some...

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