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Quite often when people think of cybersecurity they think of a team of hackers hidden away in a basement in some far flung country. And while this scenario might be possible, the fact is that it’s a company’s own employees…

MBCs Endpoint Detection and Response, powered by SentinelOne®, is an integrated feature of MBCs RMM Monitoring tool that can help prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber-threats to your employees endpoints. Go beyond traditional antivirus and protect yourself against ransomware,…

It might not be absolutely necessary that servers are managed remotely but setting them up to do can make the lives of your IT team, and your business in general, much easier. Server problems can affect any aspect of your…

An unresolved IT disaster can be devastating for any business or organization. Whether caused by a technical failing, targeted attack, employee error or as the result of a natural disaster, steps must be in place to recognize the problem and…

Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on the internet for almost every aspect of our lives.  It’s become the dominant platform in a number of crucial industries including banking, healthcare, communication, transportation, energy and government.  Protection of the internet infrastructure…

Probably the biggest issue with web application server security is that it’s rarely taken seriously enough until after an attack occurs.  And of course, by then it’s too late.  Suddenly the proprietor is playing catch up by trying to create…

In the modern day office, pretty much everyone understands the inconvenience and frustration of losing access to their computer systems.  Very often it will completely stop work dead.  When all of a company’s information exists in the cloud or on…

Each year, Cloudtango recognizes the most successful managed service providers (MSPs) around the world in what has become a global reference due to its independent approach, and in-depth analysis. In the seventh edition of the awards, the selection process continues…

As many businesses place greater focus on protecting their digital assets, they must also understand that that the biggest risk usually lies within their organization. Hackers prey on the weakest link in the ‘cyber chain’ which are emotions and psychological…

One of the biggest security challenges that businesses face today is phishing attacks. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to keep their information secure as hackers continue to deploy sophisticated ways to trick users into divulging sensitive information like…

It wasn’t too long ago that phishing attacks were largely aimed at the consumer market and malware was reserved for targeting businesses. Today, however, phishing secures the spot of being the top social threat to businesses and is estimated that…

As cyber threats continue to grow and cause more problems to organizations across the globe, a pressing question on the minds of many IT professionals is ‘What is URL phishing?’ Cyber threats can be designed to steal intellectual property or…

There’s been a lot of news about ransomware these days. Affected governments, administrations, and businesses have been extorted for millions of dollars to regain access to their data and systems – with varying levels of results. It can also happen…

Ensuring your computer is secure is an important part of keeping it in good working condition. It will also make sure your information is safe and only shared with those to whom you’ve given permission. Cybersecurity actually comes down to…

Most computer users have very likely come across the terms “malware” and “virus.” In fact, many computer users may have had firsthand experience with one or both of these ill-natured computer programs. And while the two terms are often used…

A vulnerability assessment is a detailed evaluation of your organization’s networks and systems for potential weaknesses and threats. The process involves an analysis that locates and then accesses the consequence of each weakness to prioritize correcting any flaws in your…

According to research, the general public often holds the CEO of a company personally responsible for an organization’s cybersecurity. When organizations fall victim to cyber-attacks or data breaches, many people believe that C-level executives should be personally held accountable Plus,…

The massive and hasty transition to a huge global-scale remote workforce earlier this year has put an even bigger buzz on the topic of cybersecurity. While some governments and regulatory bodies such as the GDPR and EU’s Cybersecurity Act have…

While working away on your computer, you may not realize that you are not alone. Hackers are always attempting to infiltrate new devices and searching for vulnerable spots where they can lurk on your computer and steal sensitive data. Sometimes…

Experts have warned that hackers are targeting Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems with a sophisticated malware framework, called MATA. Researchers believe this framework has been used since 2018 by a well-known threat actor from North Korea, named Lazarus. A…