Your PC network’s first line of defense is usually a password. But if you’re working with bad passwords then you run the risk of compromising this security. Almost every computer application requires a password to access it. And, in business, these passwords can...
What’s worse than one piece of malware? Multiple strains of malware. And, when you encounter a rootkit, this is exactly what you’re faced with. Rootkits are a very serious form of malware. They’re not a new method of hacking, they have been present for close to 30...
Malware is well known for infecting systems and causing major problems from the second it’s executed. But certain strains of malware act as an enabler. Security researchers have recently discovered one of these enablers and dubbed it SystemBC. It’s important to stress...
Data will always be one of the cornerstones of your business. But keeping this data secure in the 21st century is a big ask. So, how do you protect it? A staggering amount of data is created every single day and your business will contribute to this with each order...
We visit websites on a daily basis, but how do we know how safe they are? No matter how genuine they look there’s every risk they’re a malicious website. It’s estimated that up to 18.5 million websites are infected with malicious content. That’s around 1% of...
Every business is unique. This is especially true when it comes to IT infrastructures. That’s why any new starters in your business need an IT induction. It would be foolish to assume that a working knowledge of Microsoft Office is enough for a new employee to log on...
Cyber-attacks are on the rise, so protecting your business has never been more important. But what exactly are the benefits of cyber security? We all know about the need for firewalls and anti-virus software. They provide us with a layer of defense from the legions of...
Around 77% of businesses work with cloud computing in at least one respect. Clearly it’s an important tool, but what can the cloud do for your business? Cloud computing has been steadily transforming the way we work for the last decade. And it’s crucial that...
It’s crucial that PC networks are secure and protected. But this doesn’t mean that individual PCs should be neglected when it comes to security. There are plenty of threats awaiting your employees’ workstations. And these are often threats that are difficult to...
We all know that hacking goes on. And it certainly goes on in business. But how much do we know about it? The truth is we don’t know as much as we should. The general consensus is that most people know what a hacker is and how they go about their business. This is why...