Is free antivirus enough? Many small businesses think so, and that’s often all they have in terms of security for their online environment. Free antivirus protection feels safe, until it doesn’t. In general, if it’s free, then you are the product. So, in this blog, we’ll go over the free antivirus risks with a real-world […]
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Phishing scams are the most common form of cyberattack by far, with an estimated 3.4 billion phishing emails sent daily. What’s surprising is that is only 1.2% of emails sent across the Internet. Nowadays, hackers are experimenting with phishing beyond the email inbox, such as with social media phishing. So, in this blog, we’ll discuss
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Recently, Salesforce was the target of one of the largest cyberattacks of the year. Researchers have confirmed that attackers used social engineering attacks to gather massive amounts of data from Salesforce. So, in this blog, we’ll go over the Salesforce breach fallout, the companies affected, and how social engineering was used to create a devastating
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Costs due to cybercrime are expected to reach $12 trillion by 2025. But these cybercriminals aren’t using obvious attacks anymore. They’re evolving and developing new and harder-to-detect cyberattacks at an alarming rate. That’s why in this blog, we’ll cover the cyberattack trends in 2025 and what hackers are doing differently this year. From AI-driven malware
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While browsing the internet as we do, we stumbled across a thread on Reddit. It was titled, “What motivates a company to invest in cybersecurity?” There were plenty of great responses on there, with some brutally honest ones. Here’s our analysis of the 5 answers that caught our attention and how they reflect the real
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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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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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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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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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With the rise of remote work, home offices have become the norm for many professionals. However, working remotely can expose both individuals and companies to various cybersecurity threats if not carefully managed. At Kirkham IronTech, we’re passionate about helping remote workers secure their home offices against cyber threats. As award-winning leaders in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure,
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