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IT security risks
Recognizing the IT Security Risks Facing Your Business Today Business ProductivityManaged ServicesSecurity

Recognizing the IT Security Risks Facing Your Business Today

How many real or imminent cyber threats did your company encounter in the past month? These days, it’s not unusual for a business to face IT security risks daily since hackers are becoming increasingly creative. An unknowingly clicking on a link or download can cause bleeding losses before you know it. Did you know that in 2023, over 75% of attacks on small businesses did not even use malware? Hackers mostly use phishing and other sophisticated social engineering scams nowadays, which prey on many unaware victims. Can you spot such threats before they materialize? When it comes to business cybersecurity,…
Kelle White
September 10, 2024
AI to Breach Businesses
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Real-Life Examples of How AI Was Used to Breach Businesses

There has been a lot of talk recently, about how hackers are leveraging AI to breach businesses. Hackers can sneak their way in more easily with these new algorithms used in social engineering. Unfortunately, these are no longer just theoretical discussions. We have reached a point where AI-powered data breaches are actually a reality. In fact, they are among the most rapidly growing threats to businesses everywhere. Today, we will talk about some real-life examples of recent data breaches made possible through AI. TaskRabbit Data Breach IKEA’s well-known online marketplace TaskRabbit was one of the targets of hackers using AI…
Kelle White
March 6, 2024
AI Social Engineering
Emerging Threat: AI-Powered Social Engineering Security

Emerging Threat: AI-Powered Social Engineering

Artificial intelligence has brought many advantages to different aspects of modern life. This new technology allows for the fast and accurate analysis of massive amounts of data. It can eliminate task redundancy and minimize human error. Businesses have benefited from this powerful tool, as it enables them to accomplish more while using fewer resources. However, AI-powered social engineering also brings with it a plethora of new security risks. It is an impressive bit of technology, but it is not perfect, and hackers take advantage of its vulnerabilities for their malicious purposes. Also, it didn’t take long for cybercriminals to figure…
Kelle White
February 7, 2024
Phishing and Social Engineering
Phishing and Social Engineering Training Security

Phishing and Social Engineering Training

Companies have tried many methods to train employees about phishing and social engineering. But after all this time, over 90% of all data breaches are traced back to human error. It seems we haven’t progressed from where we were five years ago! Is it that hard to learn? Perhaps there is a better training method that we can use. Traditional classroom instruction works for introducing concepts, but it’s not the best strategy for optimal retention and practical application of these concepts in the real world. There must be a better way, such as simulation exercises that will encourage critical thinking in the…
Kelle White
December 13, 2023
spot social engineering
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Training Employees to Spot Social Engineering

Social engineering is one of the newest methods hackers use to access sensitive information. Rather than attacking a system directly, this technique relies on human psychology to gain information. This method is brilliant when you think about it because it does not have to deal with going past ironclad network security. If hackers can manipulate even a single employee, they might hand over sensitive information on a silver platter, and the hackers can take control of the organization’s entire system. This is why its important for your employees to learn how to spot social engineering. Companies must understand that if…
Kelle White
November 15, 2023
moving to the cloud
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Moving to the Cloud Promotes Business Growth

The number of companies moving to cloud operations is rising each year. This is not a surprise because cloud solutions are now a vital instrument for the growth and development of businesses in today’s digital world. If you have been looking for a way to scale your business and haven’t tried cloud technology, there is no better time to take the plunge than now. How Moving to the Cloud Affects Business Growth A multitude of businesses all over the world will attest that cloud computing has helped them grow. But how did it help? What areas of your business can…
Kelle White
July 19, 2023
IT Security
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What Is IT Security and IT Compliance?

IT security and IT compliance are two essential matters for any business or organization. Many people think they are the same, while others frequently confuse one for the other. They are not the same thing, but when implemented together, they can provide maximum digital safety and minimize the risk of data breaches and other online threats. In this article, we’ll explain which is which and why both require your attention. What Is IT Security? As the term implies, IT security refers to ensuring the security of a company’s or organization’s IT infrastructure. When creating a security strategy for your business,…
Kelle White
March 13, 2023
Social Engineering
January Recap: All You Need to Know About Social Engineering Managed ServicesSecurity

January Recap: All You Need to Know About Social Engineering

This month, we covered a range of topics concerning social engineering. Social engineering is now considered one of the most prevalent risks when it comes to online security. Most hackers rely heavily on social engineering tactics to lure unsuspecting users to divulge information. It sounds complicated but it's nothing more than the practice of manipulating people into revealing information through the use of false pretenses. It often creates a sense of urgency, fear or excitement, playing with people's emotions to get them to do exactly what the hackers want them to do. In case you missed any of them, here…
Kelle White
January 23, 2023
Cybercriminals Use Social Engineering
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The Top 5 Ways Cybercriminals Use Social Engineering

Advanced technology and cutting-edge hacking techniques have been the main tool that cybercriminals use for online attacks. But did you know that the most effective method that hackers use for enticing victims online is something so much simpler? Cybercriminals use social engineering or in other words, manipulate people by establishing trust and playing on their emotions. Common Methods of Social Engineering Attacks There are a number of creative ways that social engineers go about their devious ways. However, there are five ways that stand out on how cybercriminals use social engineering for their personal gain. Phishing This method is by…
Kelle White
January 16, 2023
Social Engineering scams
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Where Does Social Engineering Scams Come from?

Social engineering scams are so much more rampant these days than ever before. There will certainly be suspicious-looking items in your inbox when you check your emails, which are most likely phishing emails. Many people now know to avoid clicking these malicious emails, which is a good thing. But still, their vast amount makes you wonder, where do social engineering scams come from anyway? The very simple answer to that is social media. How Social Media Is Used for Social Engineering scams According to the latest count, there are more than 4.74 billion social media users today. For hackers, each…
Kelle White
January 9, 2023