More data records have been compromised in 2020 alone than in the past 15 years combined. Over the past 12 months, 31 billion data records have been compromised, up 171% from the past year and over half of 55 billion compromised data records since 2005, found Canalys. Cases of ransomware – a specific type of attack…
Remote working is the norm due to the pandemic, but without being in an office environment, you might find that you lose track of time without a proper routine. In the office, there are scheduled lunch breaks and your colleagues may suggest taking breaks together. This is not the case when everyone works from home….
Decluttering is exactly what it means – clearing up the mess that mostly comprises artefacts that no longer serve any practical use in your life. If you haven’t used something in over a year, it could be time to remove it from your living space. Much of our lives are digital. If we’re cleaning up…
Business Email Compromise Scams specifically target employees with the main aim of soliciting a fraudulent bank transfer. Each BEC attack on average attempts to steal US$80,000 from the unsuspecting company, but this figure is expected to soar in 2021. Remote working as a result of the pandemic has made it easier to target employees who…
Email remains as an essential messaging tool, even more so as employees continue to work from home. On average, a person receives about 120 emails a day. How do you get your email read and replied to? Though we can’t control who replies to our emails, here is a checklist you can follow to increase…
A Network Attached Server (NAS) is a cost-effective way to expand your storage in the office. As with any device that can be connected to the Internet, a NAS runs a real risk of being compromised and having sensitive data exposed to hackers. Therefore, taking these extra steps to secure your NAS makes it more…
We’re now here in 2021, after 2021 forced many businesses into drastically changing the way they conduct operations. For the most part, the technological adoptions are here to stay. Businesses that operated traditionally were pushed onto digital platforms to maintain communication with their customers. The convenience and saved costs of remote working as well as…
When do you replace a NAS device? Here’re a few signs to look out for to be prepared in case the system crashes. 1. Years left on Warranty Coverage Every new NAS comes with a limited warranty of about 3 years or so. Extended warranty can be purchased when it has expired. From there, you…
The impact of data breaches for businesses can result in a loss of trust or reputation for the businesses. In some cases, cyber criminals may put the stolen data online for sale or use it to demand ransom from the businesses or individuals involved. To reduce the risks or impact of a data breach, businesses…
Types of costs associated with data breaches Digital forensics Cybersecurity firm Credit monitoring PR/Communications firm Legal counsel Lost productivity Lost revenue Reputation About The Case Vastaamo, a prominent Finnish psychotherapy centre running 25 clinics, fell victim to cyber criminals. Hackers stole confidential patient data before blackmailing tens of thousands of patients for money in exchange…