What is Malvertising and How to Protect Yourself
The average person encounters between 6,000 and 10,000 advertisements every single day. Many of those ads are digital. Can you remember the last time you visited a website that didn’t have an advertisement? Along with being pesky, ads can also contain malicious code that can impact your system in a number of ways. This is […]
How to Protect Yourself from Credentials Harvesting
Each time you log into your bank account or your work accounts, you use your credentials to access the system and your data. If your credentials were to fall into the wrong hands, criminals could easily access some of your and your employer’s most sensitive data. Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to get […]
Are Pop – Ups Dangerous?
Pop-ups are everywhere. Websites use pop-ups to either try to entice you to take action or for ad revenue. With 11% conversion rates, these intrusive adverts help boost revenue for many of the sites that you visit. However, not all pop-ups are innocent ads – some are dangerous. What are Pop-Ups? As a leader in […]
What is a Zero Day Attack and How to Prevent It
One of the biggest threats in cybersecurity in Miami and worldwide is the zero-day attack. Even if you work to strengthen your business’s security and follow best practices carefully, there are significant threats that you cannot protect against 100% of the time. What is a Zero-Day Attack? A staggering 29% of an IT budget is […]
Malware Analysis: Techniques for Identifying and Analyzing Malicious Software
Worldwide, over 5.4 billion malware attacks occur, and many of these attacks are against small and large businesses. As a cybersecurity company in Miami, we take a multi-pronged approach to: Identify malware Analyze the malicious software However, before dissecting our techniques and approaches to dealing with malware analysis, it’s important to understand what is categorized […]
The Cybersecurity Implications of Chat GPT (AI Chat)
Chat GPT has been everywhere since November 2022. The AI Chat has made headlines across the world for its ability to respond to questions in a human-like manner. You can ask the bot about the weather, speak to it in other languages and even ask it to write an essay for you. As a company […]
4 Steps to Take After a Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. In the first half of 2021, the FBI received more than 2,000 complaints of ransomware – a 62% increase year-on-year. For businesses, being faced with this type of cyber attack can be scary. An attacker has taken your data hostage, which means private or sensitive information has fallen into […]
How to Protect Yourself from Trojans
Trojans, also known as a Trojan Horse, are one of the leading reasons people seek cyber security in Miami. These malicious programs are designed to cause significant damage to your system or steal information. But what exactly are trojans and how can you protect yourself from them? What are Trojans? Trojan “viruses” are really a […]
Most commonly used terms in cybersecurity explained
With so many different IT security terms and concepts that you need to learn when running a business, where should you start? Diving into cybersecurity can be challenging, but learning about the most commonly used terms in IT security is a good place to start. Understand these basic terms so you’ll be better prepared to […]
The Real Cost of Small Business Cyber Attacks
Small business cybersecurity is one of the best investments that a small business can make. The security landscape shifts every month, and almost half (46%) of all security breaches affect small- and medium-sized businesses. Protecting against many of the breaches last year would have been possible by following basic security measures. The Cost of Cyber […]