Here’s an alarming statistic for Small Business owners: 65% of cyber-attacks are aimed at small to medium businesses. If you’re a small business owner, you’re aware that your company might be vulnerable to attacks by hackers. Even if they haven’t found a way to break...
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Why Businesses Should Be Concerned about AI and Cyber Attacks
Hacking methodologies have improved over the years. The moment a new IT program or algorithm becomes known, cybercriminals are right on it, immediately looking for ways to use these developments to their advantage. This is especially true in the realm of AI and cyber...
How Do Hackers Use AI Today?
Businesses have moved forward with the help of artificial intelligence, which has improved customer engagement, sped up reaction times, created solutions tailored to each client, and more. Hackers have also had access to AI, a very new technology. Businesses are using...
How Hackers Pick Their Prey
Hackers count on human behavior being predictable enough to manipulate. So how do threat actors typically trick their victims? What are some easy risk factors to spot? Trust in authority. A fake email "from your boss" often works because people do not want to question...
Why Cybersecurity Should Matter to You
Who Pays Attention to Cybersecurity? When most people hear the word cybersecurity, they might think that only IT staff has to worry about breaches, or only your boss has concerns about the productivity downturn. The reality, though, is that cybersecurity isn't just a...
Stop Account Hacks: The Advanced Guide to Protecting Your Small Business Logins
Sometimes the first step in a cyberattack isn’t code. It’s a click. A single login involving one username and password can give an intruder a front-row seat to everything your business does online. For small and mid-sized companies, those credentials are often the...
The Rise of Social Media Engineering Scams
Scams Are Everywhere Most people are aware of the many scams that exist on the internet now. it's tough to simply look at your emails without noticing several phishing emails sitting in your inbox, and those are just the obvious ones! Then, there's, "We need you to...
Understanding Why Malware is Such a Huge Threat
Malware has become a familiar term for computer users, and this is not such a good thing. They coined the term back in the 1990s and it is a combination of the English words "malicious" and "software". As its etymology suggests, it refers to harmful programs meant to...
Monitoring the Dark Web: Protect Your Data from Bad Actors
In the digital age, safeguarding your personal information is more critical than ever as bad actors on the dark web are constantly on the hunt for vulnerable data. Understanding the Dark Web: What It Is and Why It Matters The dark web is a hidden part of the internet...
How to Encrypt Emails in Google Gmail / Workspace
Introduction Google Workspace makes it easy to protect sensitive emails with built-in tools like Confidential Mode and S/MIME encryption for enterprise users. Whether you’re sharing internal HR files or private financial data, here’s how to keep your email...
How to Encrypt Emails in Microsoft Outlook / Office 365
Introduction Email encryption in Microsoft Outlook (Office 365) is essential for protecting sensitive business information. Whether you're sharing contracts, financial data, or personal records, encryption helps ensure only your intended recipient can view the...
Ctrl+Alt+Defeat with Online Computers!
Online Computers initially learned about The Valerie Fund through their partnership with JAG Physical Therapy. ❤️❤Over time, our admiration for the Fund’s unwavering commitment to supporting children with cancer and blood disorders has grown immensely. 🌟🌟We take pride...