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Russian Hackers Are Targeting Olympic Athletes
This latest cyberattack shows no one is immune to data breaches Another cyberattack hit the headlines recently when the confidential medical records of Olympic athletes were stolen and leaked by a Russian hacking group. Proving once and for all that nothing is sacred,...
5 Tips On How To Give Effective Performance Reviews
Giving effective performance reviews is an essential job that any manager should be expected to do. We believe this, because according to a Gallup study of 65,672 employees, employees who received feedback on their strengths had a 14.9% lower turnover rate than...
Cyber Security Training for Employees: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Employees Educated
Cyber security training for employees is becoming more and more critical for the prevention of cyber attacks in the workplace. But don't take our word for it. According to a survey by Intermedia, 93% of workers admitted to engaging in some form of risky data security,...
How To Motivate Employees: 6 Activities To Fire Up Employee Productivity
Teamwork is a vitally important to practically all businesses. From pitching for new clients to completing projects, working together as a group is key to company success. A happy team could be 12% more productive, according to research by the University of Warwick...
The Cost of Data Breaches – 15 Worrying Facts and Figures
The cost of data breaches can be very expensive for businesses. And unfortunately, data breaches are becoming an increasingly serious threat for all businesses today. With everyone from Yahoo to the U.S. Federal Government being hit, no organization is immune. “Based...
What Is A Remote Employee and The Pros and Cons of Having Remote Workers in Your Business
An impressive 79 percent of knowledge workers globally now work outside the office, according to the 2015 PGi Global Telework Survey. Remote working is undoubtedly on the rise. Companies are increasingly choosing to hire staff who telecommute. Remote working brings a...
What Is Financial Malware? Plus The 5 Most Dangerous Pieces of Financial Malware Of All Time
Financial malware is malicious software that is designed to give hackers access to data that will allow them steal money. And. it's on the rise. Infact, Kaspersky Labs detected attempts to launch malware capable of stealing money through online banking on 1,966,324...
What Is The Dark Web, And Why Is It Becoming A Hub For Stolen Data?
The Dark Web is the name given to the murkier areas of the internet. Places on the web that need special software, configurations or authorizations to access. The contents of the dark web are hidden to normal search engines and the average internet user. This differs...
How To Protect Sensitive Data At Work
Unfortunately, data breaches are an increasingly common occurrence. Whether accidental, or as a result of deliberate attacks, more and more data is being lost. For example, last year broke the record for the total number of data breaches. Businesses reported over...
What Is Ransomware, And How Can You Protect Your Business From It?
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts data on a person's computer, or a company’s server so that it is rendered effectively useless. If you want to get your data back, you have to pay a ransom which the hackers demand. Worse yet, according...