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Did you know that on average, we only keep our computers for three to five years? That means that throughout your life, you’ll own between 16 and 26 laptops.
Every time you change devices, you could be putting your data at risk.
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In our globalized and highly online society, our data is one of the most valuable assets we possess. Whether it’s personal photos, important documents, or critical business information, losing data can be devastating. That’s why setting up automated backups and having a solid recovery plan is essential!
When someone attacks your network and devices, you don’t have time to wait! Diving into data recovery must be swift and efficient.
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In recent months, tech giants like Meta and Google have voiced concerns over the evolving regulatory environment surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. As these companies pioneer advancements in AI, they face stringent data privacy laws, particularly in the European Union (EU), which they argue could limit innovation and competitiveness on the global stage.
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Did you hear about the new vulnerabilities in Google’s Vertex AI platform?
A recent breach of these vulnerabilities involved LLMs (large language models). The attacker used privilege escalation to exploit a system running Google Vertex AI. This allowed them to mine and steal sensitive data that the AI had access to.
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How much do you know about ransomware?
It’s one of the most rampant threats to our private data today, and the damage to our systems can be catastrophic if we don’t have the proper cyber-defenses in place. Secure and reliable backup systems can be integral to recovering from such an attack.
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Insider threats are evolving in sophisticated ways, and they continue to pose significant risks to our workspaces today. Whether it’s a coworker forgetting to lock the drawer housing the most important contracts, a third-party vendor unknowingly bringing malware into the company network, or a threat actor posing as your I.T. guy to directly steal company secrets, insider threats are extremely dangerous to your personal data!
3 out of 4 organizations are moderately to extremely vulnerable to insider attacks, and these incidents are becoming more frequent.
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Cyber-threats cause long-term costs and repairs to your reputation…but you might face immediate consequences while the breach is happening too.
When cybercriminals target critical infrastructure in our society, they are actually going after everybody with information stored in their database.
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In our daily digital lives, whether we’re banking online or catching up with friends, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to keep our devices and data safe. A major player in this protection is the firewall.
Even if you’re not in a tech role, understanding what a firewall does and why it’s important can help you make smarter choices to stay secure online, both at work and at home!
What Is a Firewall?
Think of a firewall as the security guard for your network.