A network firewall is a security device that keeps intruders out by blocking them from accessing your computer. It protects computers from outside threats like viruses, malware, spyware, and malicious software. It is essential that every business uses firewalls to stop hackers from accessing sensitive information. A hacker can steal information, disrupt operations (costing you time and money), or even hold the company ransom for...
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In a recent EY survey of IT professionals in oil and gas, 60% of respondents said their businesses had recently experienced a substantial cybersecurity incident. Most of these attacks used phishing and other forms of social engineering to spread malware and compromise user accounts and credentials. More than three-fourths (78%) of respondents said that a careless end-user was the most likely source of an attack. However,...
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As we come to the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month its important to mention how you can protect your assets in the event of a breach. COVID-19 caused an incredible shift in business technology. Businesses are still working from home and moving to cloud applications. However, most employee home offices do not have strong information security practices in place. Hackers know this and as...
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Phishing emails are an attempt to gain access to sensitive or personal information such as usernames, passwords, financial or personal information by criminals who have disguised themselves as a legitimate person or business. The intent is to use this information for illegal activities. Phishing has been around for nearly 20 years, first used as a phrase sometime around 1996 by hackers stealing America Online information....
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