It happens a lot more frequently than companies care to admit. You turn on the nightly news, and there is a report on a new data breach. With the rapid evolution of cyberattacks, it seems that no industry is immune. Whether it be a top government agency, a digital platform, international companies, or local businesses, […]
The holiday season has traditionally seen increases in cybercrime activity. This year will likely be no exception. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we saw a sharp rise in the number and sophistication of cyberattacks. This trend has not let up, with each passing quarter reporting new and evolving attacks. Cybercriminals target everyone from government offices […]
How much time do you spend on your mobile device? A recent study shows that Albertans spend an average of ten hours a day looking at a screen. The category screen includes computers, laptops, TVs, cell phones, and other mobile devices. Between work and play, the majority of our day involves being online in some […]
In 2017, a malware attack dubbed “The Joker” was found hiding in dozens of apps in the Google Play store, affecting thousands of Android users who unknowingly downloaded and installed the virus onto their devices. The virus then copied personal account and banking information. It secretly used that data to sign users up for other, […]
Continuing with our two-part series on how to spot a fake or fraudulent website, we’re exploring additional steps you can take to determine the authenticity of a website. In part one, we discussed how to spot a fake URL, how to double-check verification seals, how to check and see if a website is secure or […]
Cyber scams evolve continuously. It can be challenging to stay on top of the latest cyber risks, from convincing phishing schemes to subversive malware attacks to fraudulent links. In the virtual world of today, almost any business can benefit from having a IT team of consultants in place to help you manage your network and […]
When you become a business owner, you start to learn a lot of new things. As you start out, you’ll often wear multiple hats, including CEO, head of marketing, head of accounting, head of development, and head of IT. You don’t need to become an expert in all these roles, but you should learn the […]
An entrepreneur works hard to build a company from the ground up. So, when the time comes to scale that business, it can feel overwhelming. With a larger business comes more responsibility, more workload, and the need for more support. When you reach that fork in the road to either stay small or scale larger, […]
COVID-19 turned 2020 into a business year unlike anything we’ve experienced in recent history. The global pandemic has impacted our lives dramatically, both in our home lives and in our businesses. We read the 2020 CIRA Cyber Security Report and have found a series of important trends regarding online security that every modern company should […]
Going away to college or university is an exciting time in any student’s life. For many students, this is the first time they are in charge of their lives, from what they eat to where they shop, as well as managing their own finances. Post-secondary life comes with many opportunities as well as temptations, and […]
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