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Protecting yourself against Cryptojacking

November 19, 2018
A cryptojacking attack has forced St. Francis Xavier University to temporarily shut down its computer network systems. The university reports that the cyberattackers attempted to use the school’s computers resources to collect digital currency. What are cryptomining and cryptojacking? Cryptomining is the use of computer resources to collect cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The act of…
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Phishing Scams: what are they, and how do you protect yourself?

October 15, 2018
Phishing scams are a type of cyberattack that is designed to steal sensitive data such as login credentials and credit card information. The term ‘phishing’ originates from the word ‘fishing’, due to the cyberattack strategy using ‘baits’ to lure out victims. Often, phishing scams will be distributed through fraudulent email addresses that direct users to…
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6 Critical Practices that improve your Company Cybersecurity

September 19, 2018
Company cybersecurity should be of upmost importance to any organization. Protecting sensitive data and client information is essential to building customer trust. A recent report conducted by the Centre for Internet Security (CIS) has found that many of today’s companies are neglecting simple cybersecurity practices. In the study, named “State of Cyber Hygiene Report”, over…
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Are your organization’s fax machines security vulnerabilities?

August 20, 2018
It has recently been discovered by Check Point researchers that fax machines contain cyber-vulnerabilities that allow attackers to infiltrate your network using only a fax number. Given that many companies today still use fax machines, and that fax numbers are publicly provided contact information, this new exploit poses a major vulnerability concern to thousands of…
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This is why WannaCry is still a threat

August 14, 2018
The WannaCry malware saw its peak infections on May 12th 2017, during which 300 000 computers across 150 countries were affected. This piece of malicious software locks computer data behind ransomwalls and demands Bitcoin payments for the release of this information. However payment of this ransom does not even guarantee the safe release of the…
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Network Separation: Is it an Impenetrable Security Measure?

July 31, 2018
A major malware attack against Singapore’s Health Service sector has motivated the Singaporean Government to adopt a new strategy for protecting these systems from future cyber threats. The security measure that will be employed is called “Network Separation”, and involves completely disconnecting computers from the internet.   The Cyberattack on SingHealth SingHealth, short for Singapore…
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Why Is Patching So Important For Cybersecurity?

June 21, 2018
The Importance of Software Updates for Protection One of the simplest yet most critical steps in protecting your computers from cyber threats is ensuring that they are patching the latest updates from developers. Microsoft has reported that only 1/3 of Windows 10 computers have applied the update that they released on April 30th 2018. This…
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Protecting Yourself Against Opportunistic Malware

June 18, 2018
Protecting Yourself Against Opportunistic Malware The aftermath of Atlanta’s Cyberattack March 22nd saw the City of Atlanta being devastated by a massive ransomware attack that left many of the city’s critical computer data locked behind encryption walls set up by attackers. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects computes and locks up its…
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Four Essential GDPR Requirements To Consider

May 22, 2018
Four Essential GDPR Requirements To Consider A survey carried out by the ISACA found that a mere 29% of companies worldwide will be prepared for the compliance deadline of new the GDPR requirements, which will be implemented on May 25th 2018. The new regulation outlines requirements for businesses in order to protect the personal information…
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VoIP & Its Benefits For Your Business

April 27, 2018
VoIP & Its Benefits For Your Business Most of the businesses nowadays are using VoIP. Ever wondered what is it? Allow us to help you understand this technology and how you can use it to benefit your business. Dictionary definition: Voice Over Internet Protocol or VoIP is a technology that allows you to make and…
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