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EDR vs Antivirus: Which One Offers Better Protection?

With cybercrime costing the world $9.5 trillion USD in 2024, companies are becoming more aware of the need for cybersecurity & IT. With costs of attacks increasing each year and the threat of a breach being devastating, many businesses are left wondering: What is the difference between EDR and Antivirus? Let’s break down the core […]

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Top Hacking Specialties 2025 & How to Protect Your Business

Cybercrime is evolving rapidly; every month, hackers use increasingly more sophisticated tactics to exploit businesses and individuals. As we step into 2025, it’s crucial to understand the top hacking specialties that pose the most significant threats. Here are the top four hacking threats to watch out for and how to protect your business from them.

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If The NSA Can Be Breached, So Can You 

The National Security Agency (NSA) is regarded as one of the most secure agencies in the world. While the NSAs exact operating budget isn’t known, it’s estimated to be in the billions. Despite this fact, the NSA has been breached multiple times in huge breaches that still have long-lasting effects. In this blog, we’ll cover

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Smishing: How To Protect Yourself and Your Business from Text-Based Cyber Threats

Smishing is a form of phishing that uses fraudulent mobile text messages, a threat growing at an alarming rate. These social engineering attacks aim to trick victims into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sending money to cybercriminals. Smishing surged by 328% in 2020, and 76% of businesses were targeted in a single year. Let’s

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Top IT and Cybersecurity Solutions Every Business Needs in 2025

Top IT and Cybersecurity Solutions Every Business Needs in 2025

Cybercriminals are evolving, and your business must evolve too. In 2025, small and medium-sized businesses will remain top targets for cyberattacks such as ransomware, phishing, and social engineering. Without the right solutions, many risk not just a data breach, but their entire business.   One report states that 60% of small businesses go out of

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Cryptojacking- How Cybercriminals Use Your Computer to Work for Them

Cryptojacking: How Cybercriminals Use Your Computer to Work for Them

Ever heard of cryptojacking? In 2023 alone, over 332.3 million of these attacks were conducted. Cryptojacking is a newer cybercrime where cybercriminals use a person’s computer to mine cryptocurrency for them. Today, we’ll explain how these attacks work, how to spot if you’re a victim, and tips to prevent these attacks. How Cryptojacking Works Cryptojacking

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The Business ROI of MSSPs for Cybersecurity Protection

The Business ROI of MSSPs for Cybersecurity Protection

Whether you’re a business owner or someone in a management role, managing return on investment (ROI) is one of the most important aspects of a business. For many, the highest ROI possible is the goal. Regarding cybersecurity, one survey concluded that 92% of companies with 50 or fewer employees don’t have a dedicated cybersecurity budget.

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Dictionary Attacks- What Are They and How to Avoid Them

Dictionary Attacks: What Are They, and How to Avoid Them

Millions of people are at risk of their accounts being breached due to a weak password. Dictionary attacks are one of the simplest yet most effective tools a hacker may use. Using common words or phrases for passwords makes you vulnerable to dictionary attacks. Today, we’ll discuss exactly what these attacks are, how effective they

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The Importance of a Secure Workspace and Clear Desk

Securing your workspace is often overlooked by employees. In reality, a secure workspace helps protect sensitive data, prevent cyber threats, ensure business continuity, build trust with clients, and be compliant with regulations. Simple workspace solutions, like a clear desk policy, go a long way in protecting sensitive data. A secure workspace isn’t just about technology;

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Why Most Insider Threats Are Actually Non-Malicious 

Did you know that 83% of organizations reported at least one insider threat in 2023? An insider threat involves an individual who works for an organization and may have authorized access to a network or systems that compromise security. This can be current or former employees, consultants, contractors, or board members. You may think insider

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