The post-pandemic digital world is facing an exceptional threat from ever-rising cyber crimes such as phishing attacks. Organizations need to learn more about the threat of phishing and take immediate precautions to protect their sensitive and confidential information assets and virtual workforce. The pandemic has seen organizations worldwide shut down in a way that was never seen before in recent history. On top of the expected slow economic growth problems, there has been an explosive … [Read more...]
4 Signs of a Phishing Email: Is Your Company Protected?
Like all scams, phishing attacks are frustrating. These are texts or emails where cybercriminals send fake messages that may seem to come from a legitimate source. The message might prompt you to click a shady link, share your password, or open a malicious attachment that will infect your device with a virus or malware. So, how can you protect your business from phishing attacks? Knowledge is power, and with these four signs of a phishing email in mind, your company can make fraudulent … [Read more...]
The Need for Multi-Layered Cyber Security in Today’s World of Growing Threats
Cyber security is an ever-present consideration for modern businesses. Once, network connectivity was a feature that provided communication and other value, but today, with companies increasingly using the cloud and customers expecting a higher level of engagement, your network is your lifeblood. The old ways of securing the perimeter and hoping for the best are long over. To achieve security in a threat-filled world, organizations need a multi-layered approach. At SinglePoint Global, we use … [Read more...]
Ready for tax season phishing scams?
As tax season looms, so do phishing scams. For cybercriminals, this is the ideal time of year to deceive unsuspecting individuals into releasing sensitive private or company information. Businesses must therefore take extra precautions between now and April 17th to avoid hackers from selling your confidential data in the dark web. Phishing baits to watch out for Phishing attacks often consist of fabricated or compromised emails sent to finance/payroll or human resources employees that are made … [Read more...]
The importance of HTTPS
Very few internet users understand the meaning of the padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar. It represents HTTPS, a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them. Let’s go over some user-friendly HTTPS best practices to help you surf the web safely. HTTPS Encryption Older web protocols lack data encryption. When you visit a website that doesn’t use HTTPS, everything you type or click on that website is sent across the network in plain … [Read more...]
