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Set up a separate or temporary email for website registrations

Registering on a website often requires you to provide an email address. To minimize the volume of emails you receive and to protect yourself from phishing attempts, it’s advisable to use a separate email address that’s not linked with your personal account. For non-essential signups like forums, consider using a temporary or ‘burner’ email address. […]

The top cybersecurity threats facing small businesses in 2023

When it comes to cybersecurity, small businesses face an extremely threatening online landscape. Attacks such as ransomware are strongly on the rise, according to a report by SonicWall. Successful ones can cost a business massive amounts of money — about $1,200 per employee, per Osterman Research. If you think cybercriminals only go after large enterprises, […]

Keep your cybersecurity as simple as possible

When it comes to business cybersecurity, there can be too much of a good thing. As your cybersecurity solutions become more complex, they also become more difficult to manage, which can cause configuration or other security issues. For example, it’s not a good idea to have multiple antivirus or antimalware solutions running at one time. […]

Why is computer security crucial?

Since computers have become integral to our daily lives and handle a vast amount of personal data, it is vital to establish and maintain robust security measures. Computers are indispensable in various aspects of our lives. Properly setting up your home computer before connecting to the internet is essential to protect both the device and […]

Have a plan in place in case your business experiences a cyber incident

Even the best cybersecurity money can buy can’t claim to be invulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybercrime prevention is vital, but so is having a response plan in the event of an incident. This means training your employees on what to do if they recognize a cyberattack is taking place. Knowing who to contact and having clear […]

When using 2FA or MFA, use app-based authentication when possible

Two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are excellent ways to help protect your online accounts, but they’re not 100% secure. If they know you’re requesting a secondary code, a savvy cybercriminal can potentially intercept and read the associated text message, gaining access to the code and your account. Whenever possible, use app-based authentication with […]