How valuable is your data? That’s not a question that organizations or individuals have to ask themselves all that often. You might know the market value of your company, have a good idea of how much your business makes per day, or have worried about what would happen if some of your most sensitive … [Read more...]
How to Boost Your Cybersecurity This Winter
If this year weren’t already difficult enough, what with the pandemic and the resultant economic downturn, this is also a year during which we’re seeing an unprecedented number of cybersecurity attacks on firms across the US. With more and more large companies falling foul of trojan horses, malware, … [Read more...]
Is Your Smart Home Safe from Hackers?
Internet of Things (IoT) devices are growing in popularity, with the most common smart home gadgets including those in the entertainment category, like smart speakers and TVs. Almost a third of Americans purchased a smart device, or installed one given to them, in the past year. But, from an IT … [Read more...]
Incredible Benefits of VPNs for Modern Internet Users
The market for VPNs has grown rapidly in recent years, as online privacy becomes more important than ever. A recent poll found that 68% of American adults use a VPN. As VPNs become more popular, it is important to do our due diligence and be aware of the features associated with them. There is … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Improve Your Data Security
In this day and age, data breaches are a major concern for many businesses across the globe. In the first six months of 2019, 4.1 billion records were exposed by data breaches. This figure is going to get worse over time. If you think that this prediction is overly ominous, then you should look … [Read more...]
How to Secure IT Infrastructure when Working from Home
Hackers aren't just going after business owners. They are increasingly attacking consumers, as well. In December, the New York Times reported that hackers took control of a family's home security cameras. These problems are escalating during the pandemic as more people are working from home. … [Read more...]
How to Remove a Virus Without an Antivirus Software
One of the most important things you could download to your computer is an antivirus, considering that the 2.0 world has been experiencing a massive improvement not only in useful tools and programs, but also in numerous viruses that could affect you in different ways. Given this situation, it is … [Read more...]
What to do if Your Social Media Data is Leaked
Social media data breaches are escalating. Last month, a company called Risk Based Security discovered a breach that exposed 350,000 social media users. Social networks are the biggest target these days and many users are affected each time. Only six attacks have caused 56% of all social media … [Read more...]
Control Usage of Endpoint USB Ports: Minimize Data Breaches
Data breach is a serious problem for all SMEs, irrespective of their size. The average total cost per breach has increased from $3.54 million in 2006 to $8.19 million in 2019. A report from Juniper Research suggests that by 2020, the average cost of a data breach will exceed $150 million. To … [Read more...]
Cyber Threat Hunting
What is Cyber Threat Hunting? Cyber Threat Hunting is the practice of proactively searching through computer networks for advanced threats and malicious factors that may have slipped past an SMEs traditional security endpoint. Fortunately, IT support companies like EC-MSP can provide new security … [Read more...]