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5 Cyber risks for retailers this holiday season

For retailers, the holidays are the busiest time of the year, and it's easy to overlook cybersecurity amid all the chaos. However, proactive measures can help prevent potential cyberthreats from disrupting business operations and customer trust. Here are common cyberthreats during the holidays and some ways retailers can defend against these.

Important tools to empower your remote workforce

For many, the transition to remote work was a sudden shift, but it’s one that’s likely to continue. To help your employees thrive in their new work environments, providing the right tools and technology is paramount. In this post, we’ll cover everything your remote workforce needs to feel empowered and stay productive while working from home.

5 Tips for a cost-effective cloud system setup

Building a cost-effective cloud system requires careful planning and execution. This guide provides five essential tips to help you optimize your cloud setup. Learn how to choose the right cloud provider, select the appropriate pricing model, rightsize your resources, leverage automation tools, and implement effective monitoring and optimization strategies.

Level up your password game with NIST’s latest guidelines

Elevate your online security by mastering the art of strong password creation. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has provided valuable insights to help users create and maintain secure passwords. By following these guidelines, you can take a proactive approach to protecting your digital assets.

Which is more eco-friendly: A public cloud or a private data center?

As companies evaluate their IT strategies through a sustainability lens, the choice between public clouds and private data centers becomes more nuanced. This article compares the environmental impacts of both models, assessing energy use, carbon footprints, and the scalability of sustainable practices to determine which approach offers a more eco-friendly future for modern businesses.

Protect your IT from the top 5 recurring security issues

From external attacks to internal vulnerabilities, security threats come in many forms. By recognizing the five most frequent IT security risks, you can implement the right measures to protect your systems and data.

Accidental malware installation

Malware, also known as malicious software, is software created that causes damage to computers, servers, or networks.

How to easily boost your home Wi-Fi connection

If you're working from home or simply catching up with friends on a video call, having a reliable Wi-Fi connection is essential. Unfortunately, home Wi-Fi isn’t always as fast or stable as we’d like, especially when compared to the high-grade networks used in offices.

Google Chrome hacks to speed up your surfing

Is Google Chrome being sluggish and hampering your productivity? Don’t worry. The browser has a vast array of settings and customization options, and knowing how to work with these features holds the key to faster, more efficient surfing. From managing background processes to optimizing memory usage, the following Google Chrome hacks will give your browsing speed a serious boost, allowing you to get more done in less time.

The hidden dangers of fileless malware

A new generation of malware is on the rise, and it's proving to be a formidable opponent for businesses of all sizes. Fileless malware is just one of the many types of attacks that organizations need to be aware of and prepared to defend against.
What is fileless malware?
Fileless malware is a type of malicious program that operates without using executable files to infect a computer like how traditional malware does.

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