Chief information officers (CIOs) have been a staple of large and enterprise businesses for years. But there’s a new role on the rise that may not be as well known- that of virtual CIO. What exactly is a virtual CIO? A chief information officer (CIO) is a bridge between the technical side and business side […]
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When you research cybersecurity, a lot of writers use the terms malware and virus interchangeably. It can be really confusing to then determine what programs or protections you need in place to protect yourself and your business. So, we’re here to clear it up once and for all. What is malware, and is it the
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QR (Quick Response) codes have taken the world by storm, especially during the pandemic. These little black and white squares that you scan with your smartphone camera are incredibly convenient. Unfortunately they can’t always be trusted. QR code scams are on the rise, only becoming more and more prevalent. But what is a QR code
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Ransomware, trojans, business email compromise scams – the list of cyber threats to businesses expands every year. Keeping track of threats, how they work, and how to defend your business is a full-time job itself. One of the most prevalent and insidious threats businesses face are advanced persistent threats (APTs). What is an APT? Why
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Like it or not, work from home is here to stay in some capacity. CloudNexus has developed a remote work cybersecurity checklist that will help you and your IT team cover all your bases. Whether your staff are fully remote or just work from home occasionally, you must consider the security and resource upgrades needed
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams accounted for 19,954 complaints and a total of $2.4 billion in losses last year. (FBI Internet Crime Report of 2021) Small businesses are frequent targets of these attacks due to a false sense of security or lack of email best practices. These scams are initiated by phishing attacks, which rely
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Every minute of every day, cybercriminals are getting smarter and developing new tactics. It is nearly impossible to keep up with the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats you face when protecting your business. What are the most common cyber threats to small businesses? Phishing Malware Ransomware Remote Work Vulnerabilities Credential Stuffing Human Error Smishing
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It’s every small business owner’s nightmare: you look at the activity logs and realize there’s been a data breach. You’re not sure what data is compromised or deleted or what the breach means for your business. You have a pit in your stomach, or maybe an overwhelming sense of dread. What should you do if
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Owning and running a small business requires you to wear many hats in the beginning. But there’s usually a point where the books become complex enough to hire an accountant or the workload becomes overwhelming and you have to bring on more staff. So how do you know when to hire an IT security consultant?
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