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Can Opening An Email Get You Hacked?

The average office worker receives over 120 emails per day.  So much of our personal and professional communication these days is online, and you’ll want to make sure you’re safe while accessing your email account.  Hackers have become increasingly savvy in recent years, and their attempts to access your information have become more sophisticated and…

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What Is Zero Trust?

Zero Trust architecture is a modern approach to cybersecurity that many leading tech companies are using.    As the name implies, the Zero Trust model eliminates any implied trust throughout a cybersecurity network, requiring all users to verify their credentials regardless of where they are in relation to the network perimeter.     The way we…

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How to Stay Safe On Public Wifi

The increasing accessibility of the internet from every public space, from cafes to airports to resorts, ensures convenience and connectivity. You answer work emails while sipping hot coffee at your favorite coffee shop. You video call your buddy from the shop when you aren’t sure which sunglasses suit you better. Your partner asks if you’ve…

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Single Sign-On: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Considerations

Single Sign-On: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Considerations Improved IT security and end-user experience makes Single Sign-On an IT solution worth reviewing with your Managed IT Service Provider. However, there are certainly disadvantages to consider. In this article, we explore both to provide transparency about this tool. What is Single Sign-On (SSO)? SSO is an authentication tool…

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Passphrase vs. Password

Passphrase vs. Password Passwords are something you use every day, whether you are checking your email, logging into your online bank account, placing an order for a product or simply accessing your mobile device or computer. Passwords are also your weaknesses. Your emails can be read, personal files accessed, identity stolen, money transferred, and contacts…

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Why is Dark Web Scanning Important?

Why is Dark Web Scanning Important? As you probably already know, no business is immune to ransomware, virus/malware attacks, and data breaches. High profile businesses that have massive IT security budgets experience horrible cyberattacks. Most cyberattacks are focused on small to medium-sized businesses as security layers are usually missing. One of those important layers is…