Many businesses in California and across the United States were forced to lay off employees or close down because of the pandemic, leaving many people jobless. In fact, as of February 2021, there were 10 million unemployed people in America.
Those who lost their jobs normally apply for unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation through state workforce agency (SWA) websites.
It’s every business user’s responsibility to protect their computers and data from cyberattacks. The good news is that you don’t need to be an IT security expert to keep them safe. You can start increasing your knowledge by learning some of these basic cybersecurity terms.
No business is immune to data loss. According to the Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, 28% of data breaches happened to small businesses. And once attackers get a hold of companies’ sensitive data, they can sell it on the dark web for a profit or use it for financial or identity theft.
Popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been suffering massive data breaches for a number of years now. If you wish to continue using these services, you need to tighten your social media privacy settings. Here are a few reminders and tips to help you secure your personal information on social media.
Malware is the collective term for malicious software developed to exploit, lock, and destroy files, computers, devices, and networks. Cybercriminals use malware to steal private data, which they can sell on the dark web, or commit fraud and extortion. Do you know enough about different types of malware to detect and stop them? Take this short quiz to find out.
We live in a world driven by data, and it has become the backbone of businesses around the globe. According to Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser, "Data is the new oil, some say the gold of the 21st century." However, natural disasters, cyberattacks, equipment failure, and power outages can lead to data loss and downtime, which can hamper your company's productivity and reputation.
Phishing scams are one of the most common and most dangerous types of cyberattacks that businesses and individuals face. Cybercriminals often prefer this method because of its simplicity and rate of success. According to a report by cybersecurity firm F5 Labs, phishing scams incidents rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Verizon reports that 32% of all data breaches in 2019 involved phishing.
When it comes to business IT security, many small- and medium-sized businesses like yours often struggle to protect their systems from cyberattacks. One primary step is to be aware of online threats. Here are five common ways your systems can be breached.
Businesses both large and small are taking advantage of the latest technological innovations to enhance their operations. However, cybercriminals are also leveraging new technology to create more sophisticated cyberattacks. One such advanced attack that's gaining popularity is island hopping.
This blog has been updated. Read the latest version here: 5 Business cybersecurity predictions for 2022
The year 2020 wasn’t a good one. It started with news of a new strain of coronavirus called COVID-19, which eventually turned into a pandemic that wreaked havoc across the globe.
