The Risks of QR Codes

Qishing

Quick Response (QR) codes have been around for over 20 years, but were not used a lot until recently. During the COVI-19 pandemic, businesses needed a safe, contactless solution and QR codes provided an easy way for customers to access menus, place orders, log into WiFi and more – all without touching shared surfaces. Continue reading

Do You Really Need It All? Understanding the Need for Comprehensive Cybersecurity

Security Testing

As a small business owner, your top priority is keeping costs low while supporting business growth. Your IT provider recommends investing in a robust stack of cybersecurity software and owners wonder whether they really need all those solutions. Continue reading

Is Your Inbox Drowning in Spam? Here’s Why and How to Stop It!

Why Spam is a Small Business Nightmare

Unwanted marketing messages (aka SPAM) are clogging up everyone’s inboxes, but have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth all those spammers have sourced your email address?

Hare are some ways they may have gotten your email address: Continue reading

5 Security Vulnerabilities You Need To Fix ASAP

Cyber Security

Cybercriminals take advantage of various vulnerabilities in your companies IT systems and fixing them before the worst happens is crucial to protecting your business and your reputation. Continue reading

Why You Shouldn’t Use SMS as your 2FA

2FA / MFA Issues

Every time you’re online and a site sends a separate code to check your identity, you’re using two-factor authentication. It has become the norm and if you are not doing this for all your online accounts then you should start straight away (check out our article on Why 2FA is Important). As with most things security wise, hackers have figured out how to get around the SMS code, too. This article shows you how they do it and how to stay safe. Continue reading

What You Need to Know about Security Testing

Security Testing

You want to keep your IT in top shape. Your business technology supports both your productivity and profitability. You do not want to be dealing with downtime. It is also good to avoid running afoul of any industry regulations or standards. But how does a business gauge their IT fitness? That’s where IT audits, security assessments and penetration testing come in. Continue reading

Here Is Why You Shouldn’t Try Computer Repairs Yourself!

DIY Computer Repair

Most people like to take a shot at fixing things something themselves. It can broaden their understanding of things as well as potentially saving them some money. With some things that works out great, but when it comes to repairing your business computer repair, it is probably not worth the effort. This article shares some of the things to consider before trying to do that repair yourself. Continue reading