Do you make these security mistakes and put yourself at greater risk for successful attacks? How much of your personal time do you spend online? The answer may be a lot more than you think. One recent study estimated that Brits spend five hours on average each day glued to their screens, not including work time. It … More 10 common security mistakes and how to avoid them
Be alert, be proactive and break these 10 bad habits to improve your cyber-hygiene in 2022. The new year is a new opportunity to rewire your digital life. An increasingly important part of this is cybersecurity. In fact, 2021 is already shaping up to have been one of the most prolific years yet for cybercriminals. … More Breaking the habit: Top 10 bad cybersecurity habits to shed in 2022
By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail – here’s what you can do today to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack in the future. While more concerted efforts from various anti-ransomware groups continue to bring pressure to bear on ransomware operators, successful attacks are still making the headlines. It’s not just large operators in … More 5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes
From losing cherished memories to missing deadlines, the impact of not having backups when a data disaster strikes can hardly be overstated. Losing valuable data is one of the worst things that can happen to anyone – digitally, at least. Imagine losing critical data that you need to deliver a time-sensitive project with a deadline … More Are you prepared to prevent data loss?
What are some of the key security risks to be aware of when using USB flash drives and how can you mitigate the threats? Most of you probably own at least one USB thumb drive, which you typically use either to transfer data or as a backup for sensitive documents. Alternatively, you may like to carry … More How safe is your USB drive?
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