Cybercrime has been hitting the online retail industry hard. In fact, Cybercrime Magazine has listed it as one of the Top 10 most attacked industries for 2019-2022. Although many of the news about breaches in cybersecurity features large retail chains and multi-million-dollar enterprises, that doesn't mean that small and medium businesses are safe. On the contrary, small and … [Read more...]
Many small business owners neglect cybersecurity because they believe that their size doesn’t make them interesting to cybercriminals, but they are mistaken. While attacking large companies could be more lucrative, it also demands more investment of time and money on their part, while smaller businesses’ virtually non-existent protection makes them an easy target and almost … [Read more...]
Technology for business is always changing. Companies that can stay out ahead of the curve will tend to be more profitable than those who do not. It helps to be well-informed and nimble in order to incorporate the latest technology into your daily business operations. With that in mind, here are some technology trends to be aware of and to consider adding to your business in … [Read more...]
As you may have already realized, an online presence for your business can either catapult it to the top or lead to its closure altogether. The success of your online strategy will depend largely on the cybersecurity measures that you institute. This article highlights crucial tips that will keep your business secure online. Threats Associated with Online Presence When you … [Read more...]
Cyber-criminals are constantly hungry for valuable personal data. They can infiltrate databases and steal sensitive information, like customer details, employee records, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, and software codes. This can be damaging for businesses of any size, but for small organizations, in particular, it could be catastrophic. The UK Government’s Cyber … [Read more...]
Small businesses may feel that they are unlikely to be targeted by criminals of any form for the simple reason that they are small and hence offer small pickings to criminals. While this attitude does have certain logic to it, the truth is that small businesses can be easy pickings and are therefore very attractive targets for financial criminals. What’s even worse is that … [Read more...]
In this Digital era, it has become impossible to run a business without devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. In fact, these technologies have become so indispensable that most companies provide their own employees with the devices precisely for handling business-related tasks. However, a business owner cannot just hand the devices to the employees and neglect to … [Read more...]
With more than 500 identities stolen every year, identity theft has become an uncontrollable epidemic, but thankfully there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself. It isn’t just individuals falling victim to these callous crimes either, businesses are also susceptible to identity theft. Whether cybercriminals run up fraudulent credits or get their hands on … [Read more...]
Starting your own business is considered by many people to be the definition of self-reliance. I know this was my first impression of what it’s like to be a small business owner. But as time went on and my experience in business grew, it occurred to me this couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that businesses, just like individuals, come to depend on a network … [Read more...]
As a business owner, you have to keep tabs on everything from your employees and your finances to your online presence. But how well do you keep track of your cybersecurity? If the answer is “not well,” it’s time to rethink your strategy. Why? The amount of cyber threats that can affect a small business is growing daily, and so should your awareness of how to deal with … [Read more...]
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