5 Steps to Safeguard Your Business from Cyberattacks and Fraud in 2022

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5 Steps to Safeguard Your Business from Cyberattacks and Fraud in 2022

In today’s modern age almost every business is dependent on the internet and information technology to accomplish a variety of daily operational tasks. From emails to e-commerce and e-banking, sensitive business activities are conducted via the internet. While the internet has undoubtedly made it easier for businesses of all shapes and sizes to operate, it has also made it easier for cybercriminals to gain access to confidential information and systems.

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10 Tips to Stay Safe While Shopping Online

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10 Tips to Stay Safe While Shopping Online

Online shopping is at an all-time high. According to a study from Mastercard, online shopping has spiked by 57%, while the fraud prevention firm Kount’s spring 2020 report found that online transaction volume had increased for wellness and vitamin products, sporting goods, and wine and liquor by 91%, 599%, and 900% in comparison to 2019 numbers.

As online activity has increased during global self-isolation, unfortunately so has the rate of cyberfraud, phishing and account hacking. Here are 10 tips to help you stay safe while shopping online.

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Why Cybersecurity Is Vital in the Public Sector

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Why Cybersecurity Is Vital in the Public Sector

The news of data breaches and online frauds has become a matter of regular occurrence, which serves as a constant reminder that organizations need a robust strategy for fraud prevention and cybersecurity. Though the private sector usually grabs the headlines, the public sector often faces similar incidents. The public sector can include many different areas of service — healthcare, education, parks, libraries and more. Likewise, the judicial system, law enforcement and other government entities are vital components of the public sector. Because of their critical role, these departments and organizations have now become key targets for cybercriminals.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Device Secure While Traveling for the Holidays

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4 Ways to Keep Your Device Secure While Traveling for the Holidays

With the holidays approaching, it’s important to stay vigilant about possible electronic hacking, especially while traveling. Having to deal with compromised credit cards or identity theft is the last thing anyone wants to wrestle with during this festive and busy time. Here are four ways to keep your devices secure and free from harm this holiday season.

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12 Quick Ways to Protect Your Company From a Business Email Compromise Scam

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12 Quick Ways to Protect Your Company From a Business Email Compromise Scam

Since 2013, when the FBI began tracking business email compromise as an emerging financial cyber threat, organized crime groups have targeted large and small organizations in every U.S. state and more than 100 countries around the world — from nonprofits and well-known corporations to churches and school systems. Losses are in the billions of dollars and climbing. It is noteworthy that BEC is now one of the most common and prolific fraud schemes. With that chilling thought in mind, here are 12 quick ways you can protect your company from a business email compromise scam.

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