Connectivity and Security

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How to prevent company data breaches and insider threats

How to prevent company data breaches and insider threats

There’s a lot to keep track of when it comes to cybersecurity. Even small businesses need to take steps to protect themselves from data breaches, network outages, phishing, and ransomware. But evidence suggests you have as much—if not more—to worry about from a…

5 steps for small businesses to do BYOD security right

5 steps for small businesses to do BYOD security right

While it has long been common practice in larger enterprises, bring your own device (BYOD) culture is rapidly gaining traction in small businesses. It’s all thanks to COVID-19 work-from-home directives and the explosion of mobile apps used in business. BYOD is…

Phishing vs. spear phishing: what’s the difference?

Phishing vs. spear phishing: what’s the difference?

Cybercriminals, hackers, and scammers always look for new and inventive ways to steal your private data and personal identity. A common tactic involves reeling in unsuspecting victims through email or text messaging. The ruse may involve a large group of people or…

5 types of small business e-commerce fraud

5 types of small business e-commerce fraud

E-commerce fraud exploded in 2020. The pandemic created a perfect storm for market exploitation. People who had never shopped on the internet were doing so for the first time. Shops that had never sold anything via e-commerce were now only selling that way. Even…

How to know if you’ve been hacked

How to know if you’ve been hacked

Everyone–and we mean everyone–is vulnerable to hacking. You’ve probably already seen some of the main hacking tactics we’ve talked about here, like phishing and social engineering. Maybe you’ve even taken steps to beef up your cybersecurity. However,…

Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams

Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams

Cybercriminals are an increasing threat in our digital world. Hackers use ransomware to trick you into sharing your personal information, from telephone scams to identity theft. They even pose as your bank or a loved one to catch you off guard. To learn how to protect…

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password Your internet connection is your gateway to the web. But it’s more than that. WiFi is also a doorway to your smart IoT devices, personal information, and financial accounts. If you don’t keep that door secure, you could open the…

How social engineering delivers ransomware to small businesses

How social engineering delivers ransomware to small businesses

For the last few months, ransomware has been making some big headlines thanks to massive cyberattacks against major companies. Even if it is only beginning to make headlines, ransomware has been around for a long time. A type of malware, ransomware is used to attack…

How internet has changed the world

How internet has changed the world

You don’t just go online anymore. You live there. It’s how you work. It’s how you play. It’s everything. The world has changed. So we changed the internet. Introducing Quantum Fiber. Built for the world of work. Built for the world of play. Built for the world of you….