What Does Zero-Day Mean?

Introduction

Zero-day attacks…zero-day vulnerabilities…zero-trust security postures…”Zero” seems to be the most popular number in cybersecurity these days!

Hopefully, you’ve at least heard of these terms before.

Got Student Loan Debt? Scammers Know It Too

Introduction

When 2023 began, student debt across American had reached a staggering $1.78T in total. Individually, people owe just over $37K in federal loans alone.

Are you among the 43M who owe student loan debt? Then you’ve probably heard about the Supreme Court decision on June 30th, striking down President Biden’s attempt to forgive approximately $430B in federal student loan debt.

How to Manage Vendors and Third-Party Risk

Introduction

Supply chain risk….vendor management…third party cyberattacks…

We have a lot of words for it, but what we’re all talking about comes down to the same thing: Cybercriminals are breaching our systems and other big databases filled with our personal information, by first infiltrating more vulnerable software that we rely on to run daily tasks.

Protecting your SMB from cyberattacks: Know your enemy

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often face challenges in protecting their IT systems from cyberattacks. One of the most important steps that SMBs can take to solve such issues is to be aware of the most common ways their systems can be breached. Here are five ways that SMBs’ systems can be breached. You are […]

Must-know cybersecurity terminology to keep your business safe

Cyberthreats are constantly evolving, and without adequate protection, businesses can fall victim to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Understanding basic cybersecurity terms is crucial for safeguarding company assets and sensitive information. Here are some essential cybersecurity terms that every business owner should be familiar with to strengthen their organization’s security posture. Malware Malware […]

How managed IT services can help with cybersecurity

With the rise in cyberthreats, small- and medium-sized businesses must prioritize their cybersecurity measures more than ever. Fortunately, managed IT services providers (MSPs) can provide SMBs with enterprise-grade security solutions and services that can help them protect their data and networks. Here are some of the ways MSPs can help to safeguard your business. Enhanced […]

3 Smart Ways to Hide Your Searches in Public

Introduction

Our modern world is extremely digitized; because of that, we constantly use Internet-connected devices, even when we’re on the go. As much as this blog has warned about the dangers of public WiFi networks and unknown USB cables, we know people still check our work emails on the train when big deadlines are coming up, or transfer some money to their checking accounts when they need a few extra bucks to make a purchase.

Are Online File Converters Cyber-Safe?

Introduction

Have you ever needed to turn a Word document into a PDF?

What about reducing the size of a file without compromising its integrity?

Or really needed to do anything with a file that required software you simply didn’t have?

Many people turn to online file converters and other websites that will give them what they need.