News & Tips
The latest news and insights about how to keep your company’s data secure.
Need to Share Files Securely? Try Password-Protected ZIP Archives
It’s good to be cautious about attaching sensitive files to email—if either your or your recipient’s email account were to be compromised, confidential information could be revealed. Instead, send password-protected ZIP archives.
Are you really downloading Zoom… or is it malware?
Next time you download Zoom, be sure you’re not on a fake website downloading malware (malicious software). Here’s how to keep your business safe.
Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again
Businesses leaders who’d suffered a ransomware attack were surveyed. What percentage do you think said they’d pay the ransom if attacked again? It’s high. Here’s the answer.
Security Questions Your Organization Should Be Asking Itself
Securing an organization’s digital assets requires ongoing attention. This article poses questions your organization should be able to answer—and that will likely come up when purchasing cyber insurance or doing work for other, larger organizations.
Are you using a malicious browser extension without realizing it?
Extensions can make a browser more powerful. But some are malicious by design, and can flood you with adverts or malware. Here’s how to protect your business.
If you’re under pressure to take urgent action – STOP and THINK
Cyber criminals have a new psychological weapon to get you to give away your login details. This is what you and your team need to know.
If any of your staff work remotely, you need to be on top of this
In this digital age where privacy is of the utmost importance, we are obligated to ensure that protecting our data is of top priority. After all, we can’t expect our data to be protected if we don’t take the necessary actions to protect it
How to protect your webcam from spies
In just two short years, a good quality webcam has become a critical tool for everyone. Could you imagine doing business without one?
But hackers are using clever tools to try to spy on people using their webcams.
Our new video shows you free and easy ways to protect yourself and your staff.
3 Simple Steps Done Consistently Keep You Safe
Cyber security has been a bigger deal than usual lately and it’s easy to see why. Follow these 3 easy steps for you to secure your business.
Would your employees actually click that link?
Phishing is one of the biggest threats to you business’s cybersecurity. Watch this video to learn more.
Protect…Your Network
In this digital age where privacy is of the utmost importance, we are obligated to ensure that protecting our data is of top priority. After all, we can’t expect our data to be protected if we don’t take the necessary actions to protect it
Computer Safety Superheroes
You’ve been hacked! Super. The hassle that ensues is nothing short of exhausting. You suddenly find yourself trying to regain access between work calls and changing every. single. password.
Defend and Invest: Your Technology Strategy for 2022
The start of a new year is always a good time to think about what you want to achieve with your business. As the captain of the ship it’s your job to set the destination, and course correct along the way. January is a big course correction month. All being well you’ve had a little time off recently. Even if it was just a few days, that break can give you huge clarity of thinking.
Protect…Your Email
Nothing makes a day worse than finding out your account has been hacked. No matter if it’s a social media account or your email, the hassle that ensues is nothing short of exhausting. Between trying to regain access to your account, changing all of your other account passwords as a precaution, and trying to explain to concerned parties that may be reaching out, the process is tiring.
Protect…Your iPhone
In the last 10 years, we’ve gone from using the phone simply to call and text to using our phones for banking, working, accessing health data, and more. Imagine how much sensitive information you have available on your phone that can easily be accessed if someone gets their hands on your precious device. As we continue our “Protect…” series, we’ll be discussing five tips to keep your iPhone safe.
Protect…Your Kids Online
As a computer guy, I’m probably more aware than most people of the many dangers present in our digital world. Today, Best bSafe is launching a new series entitled Protect… We’ll provide tips, best practices, and guidance to keep you, your family, your systems, and your team safe.
Ransomware Is on the Rise: Learn How to Protect Your Macs
Ransomware has been in the news all year, with the Colonial Pipeline attack in particular spending weeks in the headlines. Attacks rose 485% in 2020 and show no signs of abating. The amounts demanded by the attackers are increasing, too, with PC manufacturer Acer and Apple supplier Quanta both hit with $50 million demands. Worse, some ransomware attackers are adding an extortion component where they threaten to reveal confidential data if the victim doesn’t pay. It’s scary, we know.
The biggest security threat to your business is on your payroll
As loyal as your team are, and as much as you think they know about cyber security, as business owners, we simply can’t afford to think like this. Because the threat of an insider attack is very real and incidents are rising year on year.
These are the threats to worry about
We see cyber-attacks on businesses virtually every day. Mostly we see evidence of failed attacks, as the businesses we look after are well prepared and protected.
The security problem of John’s “other” laptop
Love it or hate it, working from home is huge and here to stay. As a nation, we’ve really embraced the changes forced upon us by the pandemic. Many businesses have become more flexible with a mixture of office-based workers, hybrid workers, and fully remote workers.