Cybercriminals can execute highly sophisticated attacks, yet it is inadequate cybersecurity practices that facilitate most breaches. These cybersecurity mistakes are most evident in the case of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).Small businesses often don’t prioritize cybersecurity measures due to lack of resources or awareness. They might...
AI is changing the game for cybercrime and cybersecurity.Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made big advancements, becoming a technology that can completely transform numerous jobs, business processes and daily activities. This progress has led to a major change in how different sectors and industries work. As AI evolves,...
Does your business need a disaster recovery plan?Any business that relies heavily on technology, online operations, and digital information is more likely to experience a cyber incident. This includes businesses that store and manage sensitive information such as personal data and/or financial records. Small businesses are especially vulnerable...
Cyber crime and the economy are inextricably intertwined.The economy has a direct impact on cyber crime. This means the pain of the upcoming – or current, according to some experts – recession will potentially be felt across numerous aspects of your business. In anticipation of this economic downturn, many businesses will unintentionally make...
Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most damaging cybercrimes faced by businesses today.According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), BEC has cost businesses over $5 billion worldwide, including Canadian businesses.What is a BEC scam? BEC, also sometimes referred to as “man-in-the-email” attack, is a type of scam specifically...
It’s a wonderful time to be a cyber criminal. Organizational attack surfaces are expanding, giving cyber criminals bigger – and easier – targets to hit.Too often, organizations can’t keep up with their own digital transformation, and find themselves unable to understand – let alone control or protect – their full digital attack surface. According...
So, you’ve spent the last few months building the perfect website. Your website is live and operating smoothly. If you’re thinking all the work is over, you’re mistaken. Without constant and proactive website maintenance, you may be at risk of numerous threats.The truth is that websites today are never fully “complete". The internet is constantly...
Your organization’s cybersecurity strategy should prioritize creating a culture of cybersecurity awareness and readiness with your employees.Cyber crime is on the rise. Did you realize that your employees are your first line of defense against a cyberattack? While you can set up any number of precautions by securing your networks and...
We all know the drill:use strong passwords to improve your password security.But did you know a strong password can actually work as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer and personal information? This means the stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious...
Fraud prevention starts with awareness.Many businesses – especially small businesses – operate under a misconception that scammers only target large corporations. This is perhaps one of the biggest myths surrounding fraud, along with the belief that if a scam does come along, it will easily be detected and avoided. In reality, it’s this mindset...
