Cybercriminals have been creating chaos online for years. However, data breaches have grown in both frequency and intensity amid the pandemic. Research shows that breaches increased 273% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, mainly because so many businesses have taken their operations online.
Good habits are an important part of our lives - getting enough sleep and fresh air, spending time on a hobby or building a skill, or keeping in touch with friends and family - but many of us forget about having good computer habits. Developing wise practices around our computers and smartphones can make our lives easier and help us to stay […]
Most would probably say that they would NEVER fall victim to a scam, especially when reading over something as obvious as an email full of weird characters and broken grammar, or the classic Nigerian prince emails, but modern phishing scams can actually be quite effective. A well-executed phishing attack uses deceptive simple methods to confuse […]
Some people hear the term "Shadow IT" and assume it involves covert, problematic practices that are done to undermine the integrity of an organization’s IT efforts. In fact, it’s much more nuanced than this.
As Cybersecurity Month wraps up for 2020, it's time to look into the crystal ball for the next big technological leap. Actually, we don't have to look that far forward at all, one of the potentially biggest networking innovations is already here and the impact it might have on businesses, consumers, and really just about everyone in general is […]
Healthcare providers are heavily dependent on connected solutions to provide better patient care, decrease crisis response times, and improve efficiency throughout their organizations. Nowadays, almost every hospital and clinic relies on EMR software to house important patient records, connected medical devices to gather that information, and […]
This year has seen a major shift in the way we work, learn, and socialize online. For the many people working from home, the line between home and the office is not just blurred, it's been obliterated, leading to the need for additional security considerations. Part of that need is a growing abundance of IOT (Internet of Things) devices present […]
Cybercrime is currently one of the most potent threats to businesses. The global cost of cybercrime is expected to rise to $6 trillion in 2021, so investing in security is vital for business owners.
Every October the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA), a 501c(3) non-profit, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), an agency under the Department of Homeland Security, organize Cybersecurity Awareness Month! A topic near and dear to all our hearts here at adNET Technology Management, this annual initiative aims to ensure we […]
There are countless aspects of security that a business can focus on, but one of the most important is cybersecurity. With increasing numbers of businesses operating online, or at least having some sort of online presence, cyber criminals are having a field day causing cyber attacks and data breaches.
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