At first, hanging on to old technology for as long as possible seems like a great way to stretch your IT budget. However, the cost of doing so is much higher than simply replacing the tech. Continuing to use old hardware and outdated software can cost your business in productivity, budget and security.
There are many common myths when it comes to cybersecurity, and, unlike harmless stories, these myths can leave you with gaping holes in your company’s cybersecurity defenses. Here are five common myths and the truth behind them.
Myth #1: It Won't Happen To Us.
There’s a common belief among small and medium-sized businesses that they are too small to be a target for attackers.
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter. A lot. In fact, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them could’ve been prevented with simple, foundational safeguards.
Warning: Microsoft Will NO LONGER Support Windows 10 After October 14, 2025. While PCs operating on Windows 10 will still work after this official end date, Microsoft will no longer provide the free services that keep your device working properly and securely, such as security updates and technical support.
There’s a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) right now, and for good reason. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are popping up everywhere. Businesses are using them to create content, respond to customers, write e-mails, summarize meetings and even assist with coding or spreadsheets.
You and your employees may be getting back from vacation, but cybercriminals never take a day off. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. Here’s how to stay aware and stay protected.
You don’t have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to get into – and more likely to pay up.
And while a Fortune 500 company might be able to eat the cost of a breach, most small businesses can’t.
According to IBM’s Cost Of A Data Breach Report 2024, the average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million.
Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses instead of breaking down the door, they’re sneaking in with a stolen key… your login credentials.
It’s called an identity-based attack, and it’s becoming the top way hackers get into systems.
Power outages, cyberattacks, hardware failures and natural disasters rarely arrive with a warning, and when they hit, the impact on small businesses can be devastating. Many assume that having a backup is enough, but the truth is, restoring a file isn’t the same as staying operational.
Most of us carry our phones everywhere, trusting them with everything from passwords to private business conversations. But here’s the unsettling truth: phone tracking is far more common – and easier – than most people realize.
Whether it’s a jealous partner, a disgruntled employee or a cybercriminal targeting your business, anyone with the right tools can monitor your location, read your messages or even access sensitive business data without you ever knowing.
