While some basic threats like phishing URLs were down in 2018 as compared to 2017, according to the Cyber Security Agency (CSA), Singapore saw a rise in cybercrime cases (up over 15%) and email impersonation, with monetary losses up 31%. As technology keeps evolving...
One of the biggest threats to a company’s health and wellbeing in the 21st century is a data breach. Data breaches can involve things like ransomware attacks that render all your data unreadable or an attack that steals sensitive employee or customer information. Most...
One of the big dangers to any small business is the threat of a data breach. Not only is a breach costly as far as the immediate remediation, but those costs can also follow companies for years later. Many never make it 6 months after a breach. According to IBM...
A majority of small businesses don’t have the funds to deal with the aftermath of a cyberattack, which have an average price tag for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) of $1.43 million US, up 33% from 2017. Many business owners hope they can fly under a...
Whether you have a company with 5 employees or 500, a data breach can hurt your business just as much, and actually, small businesses often suffer more due to a breach having a larger overall impact on their operations.Cybersecurity is a vital component in any...
Technology makes life today pretty easy. In fact, user convenience is often what drives innovation in digital technology. From smart phone to the “Internet of Things” automation software, we increasingly live our lives connected to the web. But have you ever wondered...
It’s easy to put information online – perhaps a bit too easy. From social media to work commitments, it sometimes feels like we spend more of our lives online than off. It’s important to note, however, that this doesn’t mean your information is safe or that putting it...
Cybersecurity is a major concern in today’s world for companies of all sizes. But many small businesses aren’t devoting sufficient attention or resources to ensuring their data is safe, then suffer the consequences. Hackers and cyber criminals never sleep and are...
As cyber-attacks continue to make headlines and unlawful access to customer data rises, one might think that it must be a daunting task to minimize these risks and exposure. However, like with any threat, it is important to get the basics right. Here are some simple...
On 24 Oct 2017, a large ransomware outbreak central to Russia and the Ukraine, spreading to parts of Turkey and Germany, has been reported in the media. Dubbed “Bad Rabbit”, it is reportedly a new Petya-like targeted ransomware attack against corporate...
