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10 Essential Tips to Spot Phishing Emails and Enhance Personal Information Security
In an age where email communication is integral to both personal and professional life, the rise of phishing scams poses a significant threat to the security of sensitive data. Phishing emails are crafted with the intent to deceive recipients into disclosing personal and financial information or to infect their devices with malware. As these fraudulent…
Read MoreMastering Password Management: Top Strategies to Safeguard Your Online Accounts
In today’s digital age, managing and safeguarding online accounts is paramount. Every individual and business is at constant risk of cyber threats, making robust online security practices essential. Strategies such as creating strong passwords, employing multi-factor authentication, and utilizing password managers have become the cornerstone of digital protection. Password complexity requirements and regular changes to…
Read MoreWhy Small Businesses Need to Be Careful With AI
The recent proliferation of AI has revolutionized various aspects of business operations, including text generation. While AI-powered tools like ChatGPT offer remarkable convenience and efficiency, businesses must approach their usage discerningly, as they are not immune to potential pitfalls. 7 AI Risks You Need To Be Aware Of From concerns regarding data privacy to ethical…
Read MoreSmall Actions Make a Big Difference
I want to tell you about a recent computer hack that has implications for your business and how it safeguards its technology. First, some important context… We all rely on software in virtually every aspect of our lives, both business and personal. Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, Chrome… the list goes on and on. Most commonly used…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot is the company’s large language model (LLM). Similar to ChatGPT and other “generative AI” tools, Copilot can, among other things, create text and images, summarize data, and respond to text and voice inquiries. Now, Microsoft has introduced “Copilot for Microsoft 365,” effectively combining Copilot with its suite of apps, such as Word, Excel,…
Read MoreWhat AI Text Generators Can Do For Small Businesses
AI text generators have emerged as powerful tools that can streamline various aspects of content creation, saving time and resources while enhancing the overall quality and effectiveness of communication strategies. Have you harnessed its capabilities yet? Let’s explore five key use cases where AI text generators can make a significant impact, ranging from content creation…
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Business Against Ransomware
As explored in our other blog this month, ransomware remains one of the most pervasive and financially damaging cyber threats facing businesses of all sizes. With cybercriminals constantly refining their tactics and targeting organizations across various sectors, the risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack has never been higher. However, by implementing robust cybersecurity…
Read MoreCybersecurity Basics: Train and Test Your Employees
“The global annual cost of cybercrime is predicted to reach $9.5 trillion USD in 2024.” — Esentire’s 2023 Official Cybercrime Report That’s nearly 25% greater than 2023’s already staggering $8 trillion number, but still less than the $10.5 trillion cost predicted for 2025. Cybersecurity threats grow year after year; there is no reason to think they…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Microsoft Mesh
Microsoft Mesh, now available in Teams, is what’s known as an “immersive collaboration” tool. It “creates a perception of being physically together in a 3D digital space, including spatial interaction, co-presence, and immersion.” As we are increasingly working in different locations, across a variety of platforms and tools, Microsoft Mesh works to bridge that gap, improving…
Read MoreRansomware: A Billion-Dollar Threat to The Business World
Ransomware continues to become more and more profitable for cybercriminals—in fact, they raked in over $1 billion in illicit profits in 2023 alone by using this form of malware. Despite temporary downturns in ransomware profits due to law enforcement interventions, cybercriminals continue to innovate and adapt, unleashing sophisticated attacks that target a wide range of…
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