As businesses and individuals increasingly rely on digital platforms for communication, commerce, and information sharing, the critical role of Dark Web Monitoring emerges as an indispensable component in safeguarding against cyber threats. By delving into the depths of the dark web, organisations can proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, protect sensitive data, and fortify their…
Setting up a secure password is essential to all members of an organisation since just one strong password can mean all the difference to the security of that organisation. Strong Passwords When setting up passwords, most people have the habit of re-using weak passwords because they’re easy to remember, but this isn’t the most secure…
The Huntress Quarterly SMB Threat Report helps small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) to understand and take action against cyber threats. We’ve created this blog for you to learn more about the important and helpful information that the Huntress Quarterly SMB Threat Report provided for the third quarter of 2023. Over the past few months,…
Scam emails can be hard to identify, and a lot of people can fall victim to them if they are unaware of the different forms these emails can take. We’ve created this blog for you to understand the most common ways cyber-criminals will try to scam you using fake emails. Email Scams An email scam…
Microsoft Teams is a communication platform that is used by businesses and individuals to work with different departments, chat, share files, host video conferences, collaborate on documents, integrate with other apps, and more. Organise with Channels: Create channels for different topics or teams. This helps keep discussions and files organised, making it easier to find…
What is Phishing? Phishing is when cyber-criminals attempt to trick people into clicking a link to a malicious website. Using scam emails, messages, and/or phone calls. The aim is to send millions of unknowing victims to websites that are designed to download viruses, that are disguised as safe links or attachments, onto their device. Cyber-criminals…
Some believe that if they live a normal enough life cyber-crime can’t affect them, but the truth is it can happen to anyone and once a cyber-crime has occurred it can be hard to recover. The nature of internet scams can change over time, so it’s essential to stay informed about current threats. Below are…
‘Backup’ and ‘Disaster Recovery’ are two related but distinct concepts in the field of Data Management and IT Infrastructure. They both play crucial roles in ensuring the availability, integrity, and resilience of data and systems, but they serve different purposes and involve different strategies and techniques. The primary purpose of backup is to create copies…
Many believe that it is only Windows computers that require antivirus protection, however, this is a misconception, as Macs are not invincible when it comes to cyber security threats. While macOS is designed with security in mind, it’s not immune to malware, phishing, and other online dangers, that’s where Bitdefender for Mac steps in. What…
Proactive and Reactive IT represent two different approaches to managing and handling IT within an organisation. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between the two depends on the specific needs and goals of the organisation. Proactive IT involves taking a forward-thinking and preventive approach to managing IT systems and infrastructure. The…