Insights

What we’re seeing out in the boundless world of IT and how you can make the most of it

Insights focusing on: Security

Access Tech: Keep a high alert for LockBit ransomware which blocks users from accessing their data. Prevention with security and safety can help keep LockBit away from your device.

LockBit ransomware – What is it and are you safe?

Do you know what LockBit ransomware is? How confident are you regarding the security and safety within your internal operations? Is your current IT set up capable of preventing this type of ransomware attack? ...
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Access Tech: Ransomware attacks have increased by a staggering 151%! Is your security secure enough? Watch out!

Fake ransomware – watch out!

Ransomware continues to attack, globally. When compared to the first six months of 2020, this year’s attacks have increased by a shocking 151%! ...
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Access Tech: Your exit plan for business closure is tedious but important work. Do you have procedures set in place to tie up your loose ends?

Business closures: There are cybersecurity risks involved

The closing of a business is a major process which includes paying attention to all the loose ends. Perhaps in the haste of closing one’s business, certain security aspects are forgotten, procrastinated, or unknown. ...
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Access Tech: Working from home presents more security issues due to the mix of work and personal activities on the same devices. Are you the only one with a house key?

Are hosted desktops the answer to a remote workforce?

As we move further into the pandemic abyss, many companies are wondering when it will be time to move back to the office and away from remote working. ...
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Access Tech: Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes have become more notorious since remote working. Follow steps to prevent BEC's from harming you and your business!

BEC attacks! What are they?

The FBI has reported that “Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes have grown 2,370% since 2015. With more than 40,000 domestic and international incidents, these types of scams have cost more than a staggering $5.3 billion in actual and attempted losses.” ...
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Five things you should know about Cyber-Insurance

With hacks on software giants like SolarWinds and Kaseya, businesses have learned that everyone is at risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. Breaches disrupt business, damage your ...
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Surprising Hack Stats & Predictions

According to an article by Cybercrime Magazine, a study was recently performed regarding some pretty disturbing hacking statistics. The most important detail to remember is that hackers target ...
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IoT devices – Are you throwing them away and causing a security threat?

Are you wiping your devices clean before disposing of them? Are you aware of how to properly dispose of your devices? What happens if you don’t throw them ...
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