In business, as in life, there are things within our control — and things that are outside of it. For instance, we can control how we design and implement our marketing strategies, but not how our customers will react to these. We can also implement all sorts of cybersecurity tools, such as anti-malware programs and firewalls, but we can’t stop cybercriminals from trying to thwart your defenses.
When it comes to entry points for cyberattacks, business owners usually think of computers and routers. Did you know, however, that printers can also be exploited by cybercriminals to infiltrate your network?
In 2017, researchers found vulnerabilities in internet-connected printers that could have allowed hackers to steal passwords, hijack network printers, and remotely obtain soft copies of printed documents.
Business leaders invest a lot of time and resources into cybersecurity because they understand that protecting sensitive data is a necessity in the digital age. One business component that often gets overlooked are business printers. They are also vulnerable to cyberattacks, so make sure to follow these tips to ensure your company stays protected.
Social media is one of the best tools you can use today to grow your business. It can help you:
Discover what people are saying about your brand
Engage with your customers
Build customer loyalty
Improve your market reach
Grow your website traffic and improve the website’s search engine ranking
Monitor your competitors
While utilizing social media offers plenty of benefits, it can also expose you to security risks, such as attackers looking to steal your sensitive data.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) keep your online activities secure and private, which is especially useful if you’re using a public Wi-Fi network. But considering the variety of VPNs in the market today, it’s hard to find which one is the best for your business.
Running a business has always been a challenge, but the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape has made it even more so. Every day, newer, more sophisticated cyberthreats emerge, putting businesses at risk of significant data, productivity, and financial losses.
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous threats to businesses today. In fact, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, global ransomware damage costs are predicted to exceed $265 billion by 2031, as ransomware perpetrators progressively refine their malware payloads and related extortion activities
Ransomware is primarily known to work by encrypting a computer’s local file system, preventing a user from accessing their data until a ransom is paid.
If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security protocols can lead to data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and successful malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from cyberthreats and the many troubles that come with them.
There’s a popular notion that Macs are more secure than Windows devices. It must be noted, however, that as of June 2021, macOS only has a 15.56% share of the desktop market, which is significantly smaller than Windows’ 72.98%. Therefore, the lower number of reported attacks on Macs can be attributed to their OS’s smaller user base.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created many of the password best practices you probably loathe, including using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. The NIST now says those guidelines were ill-advised and has changed its stance.
