April 4, 2019
Too Big for a Cyberattack?
"We're too small to interest a hacker": that's exactly what makes SMBs vulnerable. Here's why size is never a form of protection.
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March 22, 2019
Facebook Password Leak... What to Do?
We learned yesterday that Facebook kept hundreds of millions of unencrypted passwords in files for years (source: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/03/facebook-stored-hundreds-of-millions-of-user-passwords-in-plain-text-for-years/). This is alarming news for any business. However, since many companies offer single sign-on using a Facebook account, the scale of the problem reaches unprecedented proportions. [...]
Read more →March 20, 2019
WinRAR, the tool to update
A known WinRAR vulnerability still shows up in booby-trapped attachments. Here's how to close that entry point with minimal effort.
Read more →February 28, 2019
Proactive Defense Explained
Nobody thinks they'll be the next target, until it happens. Here's what proactive defense actually means, in practical terms.
Read more →February 25, 2019
Updates… Not That Complicated?
A Monday morning call: every file is encrypted. The cause? An update that never happened. Here's how to avoid that call.
Read more →February 8, 2019
The 7 Signs of Bad IT Architecture
The seven warning signs of bad IT architecture. We live in an increasingly digital world, which makes the role of the chief information officer (CIO) even more important, no matter your industry or the size of your company. CIOs play a key role in defining and driving an IT strategy aligned with broader business goals. They help ensure the company is prepared for ever-evolving technologies.
Read more →February 1, 2019
End of Life for Windows Server and SQL 2008 and 2008 R2
As you know, every product reaches the end of its useful life. This year, Microsoft is ending support for 2 products that were very popular: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2, as well as Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. (Microsoft's full article here). SQL Server reaches end of life […]
Read more →January 3, 2019
Targeted Attacks and the Value of Proactive Defense
Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. There are many types of attacks and many ways to infiltrate your organization. Targeted attacks aimed at your company can lead to significant losses of money, information, and customers. Preventing attacks is far more cost-effective than having to recover from those losses.
Read more →September 1, 2018
A Few Cybersecurity Tips for Business Owners
The security of your clients' data isn't something you can put off anymore. Here are a few simple habits every business owner should adopt.
Read more →July 22, 2018
Why Do Cloud Data Leaks Happen?
In the first article of this series, we looked at what a cloud data loss is and what sets it apart from other types of attacks. We gave a brief overview of the reasons behind these data losses. In this article, we'll explore further the why and how of these losses […]
Read more →July 16, 2018
What Is a Data Leak
Practically every day brings its share of personal data losses. Whether it's credit card numbers, account numbers, personally identifiable information (PII) like name, address, phone number, social insurance number and so on. For almost every aspect of our lives, information exists somewhere. When that […]
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