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 […]
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 […]
The world of cybersecurity grows more complicated year by year. Cybersecurity and cyberattacks are not new issues; they’ve been important topics ever since businesses moved online. The main difference now is the level of expertise and security training required to do the job effectively. Employees used to be able to learn about and perform their […]
The password used to be the valiant knight that was ready to protect your information online from prying eyes. Unfortunately, in our modern technological world, a single password is no longer enough to protect your business from cybercrime. You need a fortress with high walls, a drawbridge, and a moat filled with piranhas to keep […]
The language of IT and network security sounds complicated to anyone who doesn’t work with IT solutions on a daily basis. Further complicating the way we discuss IT solutions is the fact that they are so varied from business to business. Some businesses have comprehensive IT teams, some have virtual IT managers, but many others […]
A little more than a year ago now, the COVID-19 pandemic reached Canada. In response to new stay-at-home protocols, many companies transitioned their teams to working remotely where possible. Working from home is not a new concept, but the scale of workers moving their offices into their homes dramatically increased. As with any shift in […]
Managing Technology for Remote Teams The trend toward remote or home-based employees is growing exponentially, especially as COVID-19 continues to impact workplaces. As a result, many companies are discovering work-from-home technology solutions that allow them to continue operations seamlessly. One important aspect of these solutions is maintaining strong cybersecurity practices. With networks becoming more dispersed […]
In 2017, 21% of businesses were affected by cybercrime, of which more than half said the incident prevented employees from doing regular work. Cybercrime is on the rise, especially as more businesses move to virtual means of communicating and sharing documents and information. Although there are certainly technological solutions you can implement to protect your […]
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