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The dangers of password autofill

Modern web browsers and password managers come with a feature called password autofill. This helps users store and automatically use their account credentials to access websites and other applications. While password autofill is convenient, it comes with security risks. Why password autofill is so dangerous Modern web browsers and password managers have a feature that… Continue reading The dangers of password autofill

TPM 2.0: Why bypassing it is risky for your business

Microsoft requires devices to carry a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip in order to meet Windows 11’s minimum hardware requirements. If your business uses computers that are two or three years old, then those machines likely don’t have this chip. That means you may have to invest in new devices just to run Windows… Continue reading TPM 2.0: Why bypassing it is risky for your business

3 Reasons to accept Windows 11’s TPM requirement

Windows 11 made a lot of buzz not just because of its new features but also because of its hardware requirements. For one, it requires supported devices to have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chips, otherwise, the new OS cannot be installed. In comparison, Windows 10 ran on TPM 1.2. If your business uses computers… Continue reading 3 Reasons to accept Windows 11’s TPM requirement

Why is Windows 11’s TPM requirement important?

Months before Windows 11’s official release date, conversations were already focused not just on the new operating system’s (OS) new features, but also on how its hardware requirements compared to its predecessor’s. Among the points raised was the compulsory Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip in Windows 11-supported devices — a marked upgrade from Windows… Continue reading Why is Windows 11’s TPM requirement important?

What is MTD, and how can it improve mobile security?

Protecting your business data goes beyond securing your office computers and networks. Especially now that implementing remote and hybrid work environments is critical to business survival, you need to put up digital barriers around your company’s mobile devices to block malware and other threats. Here’s how to do just that with mobile threat detection (MTD)… Continue reading What is MTD, and how can it improve mobile security?

Bolster your mobile security with MTD

Malware attacks are continuously on the rise. In 2019, cybersecurity experts calculated that one organization succumbed to a malware attack every 14 seconds. In 2021, that figure rose to one malware victim per 11 seconds. For this reason, businesses must implement a mobile-first security strategy. Leveraging mobile threat detection (MTD) solutions is an excellent way… Continue reading Bolster your mobile security with MTD

How MTD can enhance business security

Cybercriminals will stop at nothing to steal business data, and one of their go-to tactics is exploiting the vulnerabilities in employees’ mobile devices. So if you’re looking for a way to beef up your cybersecurity strategy in the age of remote and hybrid working, implementing mobile threat detection (MTD) solutions is a good place to… Continue reading How MTD can enhance business security

Keep cybercriminals from attacking your business printers with these tips

It’s easy to overlook printers when implementing a cybersecurity strategy, as they may seem safe from cyberattacks. But in reality, many hackers these days exploit certain printer vulnerabilities to gather information about businesses or even infiltrate their systems without anyone noticing. Protect your business printers by following these tips. What makes business printers vulnerable to… Continue reading Keep cybercriminals from attacking your business printers with these tips

Printer security tips to prevent cyberattacks against your business

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. What… Continue reading Printer security tips to prevent cyberattacks against your business

Prevent hackers from exploiting your business printers with these tips

Can business printers get hacked? The short answer is yes. Anything that connects to your business network can be exploited by malicious actors on the internet, even innocuous machines like your printers. These can be exploited to steal data and/or create entry points into your system to launch larger attacks. So make sure you follow… Continue reading Prevent hackers from exploiting your business printers with these tips