Ransomware is a relatively new phenomenon in the field of cybercrime, but it has left a trail of devastated victims in a short time. It works by locking computer files so that they can’t be accessed by the user. It’s a kidnap scenario. The target then receives a...
Work can be stressful and can stress can progress to a more serious condition: burnout. This is what happens when people suffer from chronic workplace stress. It’s a state of workplace-related exhaustion that leads to disengagement and impaired ability to perform in...
There’s been a huge surge in remote working in recent years. We are in favour of this trend, because of its many benefits, but it’s important that businesses that adopt remote or hybrid work practices attend to the security issues that come with it. Let’s take a look...
A security breach or a data breach? What’s the difference? The terms seem more or less interchangeable. In fact, they aren’t the same, and knowing the differences could be crucial for your business security. Let’s look at what those differences are. Security Breach...
Cybersecurity threats are everywhere now, and most organizations are actively fortifying their IT systems to prevent attacks. The problem is that you can’t protect against everything, and the biggest threat can’t be dealt with by more firewalls and antivirus software....
There was a time when passwords were a novelty and going for something obvious and memorable seemed perfectly okay. We’re thinking of passwords like Password, 123456, qwerty or Guest. Those days have gone. It’s about password hygiene practices. If you don’t want to...
