Security

Most SMBs Aren’t Ready To Handle A Cyber Attack – Is Your Business One Of Them?

Date: 10 Aug 2017 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Cyber attacks are an unfortunate fact of life in today's technology-driven world. Both at home and at the office, there is an increasingly long list of threats waiting for the opportunity to target an unsuspecting and unprepared individual or company, often with devastating results - especially for businesses. It's hard to miss the headlines detailing the latest cyber threats, but despite this hei

Statistics for cyber security during 2016

Date: 12 Jan 2017 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

As cyber attacks continue to rise, businesses large and small need to stay one step ahead with IT services that keep them protected no matter what. What once were minor nuisances have now become advanced threats that can actually put you out of business. In fact, these cyber attack statistics will prove to you that you need managed services from a technology provider to remain safe and competitive

The ransomware that makes you sell your soul

Date: 28 Dec 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Ransomware has become a fast-track for making money for some hackers this holiday season. But instead of just demanding a small payment for the decryption code that will unlock their computers, some hackers are demanding that victims sacrifice two other friends to ensure they receive the code they need. Read more to find out what makes Popcorn Time such a devious program and how you can avoid be

New year, new cyber-threats

Date: 13 Dec 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Have you had to deal with security issues in the past year? Brace yourself, as there are more to come. For this reason, security experts have become indispensable members of society, who guard tech-dependent individuals and businesses against malicious attacks that pose threats to their privacy and livelihood. As you ring in the new year, make sure you’re well armed against the following predic

Easy tips for preventing a costly data breach

Date: 25 Nov 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Business technology has become one of the most important components for successful companies big and small. In an overwhelmingly digital landscape, businesses depend on IT for marketing, data storage, and financial transactions. And with that comes the need to secure every bit of private information cyber criminals might want to feast their eyes on. And while an outsourced security professional is

Youth: the real tech-scam victims

Date: 10 Nov 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Scam artists will stop at nothing to make an extra buck, which means that people need to be vigilant about protecting their valuable information. While the phone is still a popular method of approach, the Internet has opened a new avenue for the scammer to attempt to steal your money. Keep reading to find out why younger consumers are more prone to falling for new scamming tactics. Results Conclud

Is two-step authentication the only way?

Date: 25 Oct 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

With all the recent hacking scares all over the world, you know and understand that your cyber security and your business’s cyber security are extremely important. However, when it comes to authentication processes, you may not be sure what the real deal is. There are two seemingly similar types of authentication that are often confused. Those are, of course, two-step and two-factor authenticati

Cyber-crime and social engineering

Date: 07 Oct 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

For as long as there have been cybercriminals, there have been social engineers, or people who use tricks and scams to force other people to volunteer sensitive information. There are several ways to use social engineering to acquire valuable information like account passwords and bank accounts, but avoiding these scams comes down to one thing: training. Let’s take a look at some of the easiest

9 cybersecurity terms everyone must know

Date: 21 Sep 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Everyone, from doctors to lawyers, needs to continue learning to stay ahead of the times. Business owners might have it worst of all, oftentimes needing to stay on top of several industries to keep their company running. Keep reading for a refresher on all the latest trends and buzzwords used in the cybersecurity sector. Malware For a long time, the phrase ‘computer virus’ was misappropriated

Keep your Dropbox secure

Date: 02 Sep 2016 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

The next time you visit Dropbox.com, you may be asked to create a new password. Why? Back in 2012 the cloud storage firm was hacked, and while it thought only email addresses had been stolen, new evidence has come to light that user passwords were compromised, too. So if you’ve been using Dropbox since that time but haven’t updated your password, the company advises you to do so ASAP. Despite