Gone are the days when business phone systems meant cumbersome hardware, tangled wiring, and limited functionalities. These old-fashioned setups kept companies chained to their desks with high maintenance costs. Thanks to new technologies, today's small-business owners can now enjoy flexible and feature-rich communication solutions.

Pig butchering…no, not the kind that happens on a farm and begets pork and bacon!

It also refers to a type of investment scam, which originated in China and has since spread to other countries. It is called “pig butchering” because the scammers use a technique called “raising a pig” to lure them to slaughter…or in this case, lure victims into investing in a fake company or project.

For years, cybersecurity relied on a fortress mentality. The perimeter – our firewalls and intrusion detection systems – acted as a digital castle wall, keeping the good guys in and the bad guys out.

These days, the IT landscape has transformed.

Cyber threats are diverse and constantly evolving. From traditional malware and phishing attacks to sophisticated nation-state cyber espionage, the threat landscape is vast. Ransomware attacks have surged, impacting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and financial systems.

Did you know? The world of cybersecurity is a race.

As attackers develop ever more sophisticated tactics, defenders need powerful tools to stay ahead. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, offering security teams a powerful edge in threat detection, response, and even prediction.

We’ve all been there. A quick scroll through social media during a lull in the workday, or checking a personal email on your work phone. In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often reigns supreme.

Nothing could be more dangerous—to the data you’re responsible for at work, nor to your personal security either.

All around the world, we understand how difficult it can be to keep your systems and devices safe from cybercriminal activity. Countries and organizations are working together more to share threat intelligence and fight cybercrime.

How can the average person contribute to the “global collaboration” trend?

Practice Good Cyber Hygiene

Cyber hygiene refers to the practices and steps that users of computers and other devices take to maintain system health and improve online security.

A recent report from Check Point Research revealed a shocking statistic – the Microsoft-owned business platform LinkedIn is impersonated in nearly half of all phishing attacks globally.

One of the ways scammers leverage LinkedIn to deploy their phishing attack is when they zero in on anyone seeking a new job or career change.

Summer is a popular time for business owners and employees to step out of the office and take a well-deserved vacation. Even if their “out of office” e-mail responder is active, many people will periodically check in on work at least once while traveling.

The massive wave of layoffs in 2024 brings a cybersecurity threat that most business owners aren’t focusing on – offboarding employees. Even big-time brands that you would expect to have top-of-the-line cybersecurity systems, processes and procedures in place fail to adequately protect themselves from insider threats.