The word “hacker” doesn’t always mean criminal. In fact, many hackers work to protect systems rather than break into them. Learn about the different hats hackers wear and the roles each one plays in modern cybersecurity. Understanding the history of hackers The word “hacker” often conjures a mental image of a shadowy figure in a […]
Black, white, and gray hats: The different faces of hackers
Printer security tips your business needs to know
You may not think of your office printers as a security risk, but hackers certainly do. In fact, many hackers exploit certain vulnerabilities in printers to gain access to a company’s data or even infiltrate business IT systems without anyone noticing. Here are some crucial steps you can take to protect your business printers from […]
3 Types of hackers and what they do
There are many hackers in the world. Some hackers just want to cause mischief, while others have more malicious intentions. In this blog post, we will explain the three main kinds of hackers and how they differ from one another. A complicated history In the 1950s, the term “hacker” was vaguely defined as someone who […]
Prevent hackers from exploiting your business printers with these tips
Can business printers get hacked? The short answer is yes. Anything that connects to your business network can be exploited by malicious actors on the internet, even innocuous machines like your printers. These can be exploited to steal data and/or create entry points into your system to launch larger attacks. So make sure you follow […]
Potential IT security issues in 2016
As a small or medium-sized business owner or manager, it’s only to be expected that you want to keep your company safe from cyber attacks and hacking attempts. But how much do you really know about online safety? With massive corporations such as Sony falling victim to attack, cyber security has never been more in […]