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Cybersecurity for businesses: A simple defense plan for data loss

Data protection can be tricky. While most businesses know it’s important, few have the tools or knowledge to effectively secure their information. We’ve broken down key strategies to help you safeguard your business against data loss. Restrict access privileges to those who need it Access control defines who can view, change, or share information inside… Continue reading Cybersecurity for businesses: A simple defense plan for data loss

Defending against data loss: 6 Strategies businesses should implement

Cyberattacks, technical failures, or simple human error can creep up out of nowhere. And when they occur, businesses are often left scrambling to recover lost data. Fortunately, there are some simple adjustments businesses can make to safeguard their data and protect their operations. Restrict access privileges to those who need it Access control defines who… Continue reading Defending against data loss: 6 Strategies businesses should implement

Easy tips to keep your business safe from data loss

Data loss can be fatal for businesses. Losing critical files can lead to financial loss, operational disruption, and irreparable damage to customer trust. To avoid this grim predicament, it’s crucial for businesses to implement the following preventive measures against data loss. Restrict access privileges to those who need it Access control defines who can view,… Continue reading Easy tips to keep your business safe from data loss

Key considerations for picking a VPN solution

By using a virtual private network (VPN), you can prevent internet service providers from monitoring your online activities, access websites that are normally blocked with your current IP address, and ensure your privacy remains intact. But different VPN solutions offer different features, and it’s important for you to understand these before making a decision. Here… Continue reading Key considerations for picking a VPN solution

Essential factors to think about when selecting a VPN service

A virtual private network (VPN) creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, masking your online activities and data transmission. This creates an anonymous and private connection that is nearly impossible for hackers and other third parties to access. When choosing a VPN solution for your organization, there are several crucial elements you… Continue reading Essential factors to think about when selecting a VPN service

What to consider when choosing a VPN solution

Everyone from cybercriminals to government agencies can attempt to monitor and access your data on the internet. To protect yourself, you need a virtual private network (VPN), which encrypts data sent from your computer to the internet. However, not all VPNs are created equal. Before you invest in one, it’s important to consider the following… Continue reading What to consider when choosing a VPN solution

Free decryption tools fight ransomware

Similar to the shakedowns you see in mob movies where innocent shop owners are forced to pay “protection money,” deploying ransomware is a means of extortion. Computer hackers install it on your network to seize control of your company’s precious confidential data, then demand payment for its safe return. The way in which these nefarious… Continue reading Free decryption tools fight ransomware

Two new tools for defeating ransomware

A simple Google search of “ransomware” returns just over 9 million results. So, too, does a search for “Three Mile Island,” the location of the late-70’s Pennsylvania nuclear meltdown. And while we don’t mean to equate the near catastrophe of the latter to having your company’s data hijacked by computer hackers, ransomware can in many… Continue reading Two new tools for defeating ransomware

Set your ransomed files free, for free

In computers, as in war, encryption is a way of encoding sensitive information so only authorized parties can make use of it. Unfortunately, computer hackers have developed ways to infiltrate your company’s network and systems, take your confidential data hostage, and unlawfully encrypt it. Pay them a ransom and you may or may not get… Continue reading Set your ransomed files free, for free