Many people think that business phones are a dying breed, but did you know that Americans answered 69% of phone calls they received from legitimate businesses in the year 2019? It is a very beneficial tool for your small business even in the year 2021. Office phone systems allow for better communication between workers and [...]
Did you know that in 2019, 43% of cyberattacks targeted small businesses? With the 2020 pandemic causing many businesses to move more operations online, you can bet that this number's gone up even more. But thankfully, there are ways you can safeguard your company from these brutal attacks. In fact, the more layers of protection [...]
Almost 90% of businesses benefit from using the cloud to store files. Plus, the majority of those businesses experience better security by using cloud storage over local storage. Using the cloud protects your data, and companies that lose data are at an increased risk of bankruptcy following a data loss. Do you want to learn [...]
Did you know that 85% of all organizations have been hit by phishing attacks? But what is phishing exactly? It is a type of scam that leads individuals or companies to give out their personal information by impersonating legitimate companies. Every company is at risk of getting hit with a phishing scam, so it is [...]
Viruses and malware are capable of doing significant amounts of harm to your company. The wrong virus in the wrong place could literally stop you from doing business. One particularly nasty form of a virus is the trojan. So, what is a trojan virus and how do you protect against it? This guide will tell you [...]
Did you know that only 64% of Americans experience breaches in security due to weak passwords? It's no wonder why cyber attacks and breaches of security happen so often. If you don't have a strong password, cybercriminals can easily crack into your system, stealing precious information or posting false content on your social media. To avoid this, you need a [...]
In recent years, more and more companies have been moving their services online. With the rise in online businesses, there also comes a rise in cybercrime as vulnerable networks are targeted. So how do you tighten your online security? Making use of a VPN for business will give you, your employees, and your organization peace [...]
When it comes to ransomware attacks, US businesses are often a prime target. Between 2019 and 2020, 60% of all attacks happened in America. These attacks aren't minuscule, either. Across the globe, they cost businesses over $1 billion. Most small-sized businesses don't have the resources to bounce back after an attack. With that in mind, [...]
Nearly one-third of all online attacks and data breaches affected small businesses in 2020. A recent Verizon report saw 28% of SMBs fall victim to network security issues. Rogue websites and malicious software like ransomware cost owners thousands of dollars. How can your business remain safe from network hacking and cybersecurity threats? By installing a firewall to [...]
A computer virus sits dormant on your computer ready to be activated. You might not know it's even there. But when it does it can destroy your entire network and your business reputation. A cyber-threat report saw a rise in malware and virus attacks on small businesses throughout 2020. Spyware, rootkits, and adminware are used to breach [...]
