With so many different IT security terms and concepts that you need to learn when running a business, where should you start? Diving into cybersecurity can be challenging, but learning about the most commonly used terms in IT security is a good place to start.
Most commonly used terms in cybersecurity explained
How to secure your Android devices and business from mobile ransomware
In the past few years, ransomware has become one of the most widespread and dangerous forms of malware. This type of malicious software can infect your computer, smartphone, or tablet, and hold your data hostage until you pay a ransom. If you're not careful, your Android device could be infected with ransomware and your business could suffer from data loss or other crippling problems.
6 Features to set up on your Windows 11 laptop
Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system (OS) offers a lot of improvements compared to its older OSes. Here are some easy steps you can follow to set up your Windows 11 laptop and enjoy its features.
1. Set up how your device checks for updates
New laptops usually automatically check for updates, but you can also manually do this.
Can malware affect your Mac?
Malware creators will target anyone and everyone, including Mac users. So even though Apple computers are less vulnerable than Windows PCs, they are not completely impervious to cyberattacks. Read on to find out the different threats you should protect your Mac against, as well as signs that your computer has been compromised.
Cybersecurity terminology you need to know
Do IT security terms like “phishing” and “intrusion protection” sound extremely foreign to you? If so, it’s time you familiarize yourself with these and other common cybersecurity terms. By learning these basic concepts, you’ll be more aware of the depth and scope of online dangers and, hopefully, be better prepared to deal with them.
Keep ransomware out of your Android device with these tips
More and more organizations are using mobile devices to conduct various business processes, from staying in touch with customers and partners to performing financial transactions. This fact is not lost on cybercriminals — they’re launching ransomware to get into Android devices and hold the data on these devices hostage in exchange for large sums of money.
Configuring Windows 10 on your laptop
If you just bought a new laptop, then it probably has Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system pre-installed. Windows 10 is packed with some interesting features you can fully maximize by following these tips.
1. Set up how your device checks for updates
Your new laptop should check for updates automatically, but you can also do this manually.
Struck by ransomware? Try out these decryptors to recover your data
There are several ransomware decryptors now, thanks to communities of white hat hackers concerned about increasing ransomware attacks worldwide. While some of these decryptors do come with a price, the rest are free or can be availed for a minimum donation.
Myth busted: Macs are NOT immune to viruses
It is common knowledge that Windows computers tend to deal with an assortment of viruses and malware, but many people fail to realize that even Macs face similar threats. As virus creators have become more adept at finding back doors and other vulnerabilities, more and more Macs have also fallen prey to malware.
Windows 10 security can be bypassed by Snatch malware
If your business is running on a Windows 10 operating system (OS), you should be careful of Snatch, a new strain of ransomware that can easily bypass its security protocols. Discovered by a research team in Sophos, this malware can slip through Windows 10’s security software by rebooting your computer in Safe Mode and disabling security programs from starting.