If you've been dipping your toes into the vast ocean of IT and security, you've probably come across the term "SASE." But don't worry if you don't have a clue what it means – we're here to explain it down in plain English. SASE [...]
Imagine you’re working away on your PC and see a Windows update prompt. Instead of ignoring it, you take action. After all, you want to keep your device safe. But when you install what you think is a legitimate update, you’re infected with ransomware. [...]
Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks but it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that enable most breaches. This is especially true when it comes to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Small business owners often don’t prioritise cybersecurity measures; they may be fully focused on growing [...]
Happy Halloween everyone. Let’s dive into a topic that might give you the chills—cybersecurity skeletons in the closet. You may not have actual old skeletons hidden away in the cupboard, but there’s a good chance of cybersecurity vulnerabilities lurking in the shadows. Just waiting [...]
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Ransomware is growing problem. SaaS has revolutionised the way businesses operate. It offers convenience, scalability, and efficiency. No more multi-device installs and moving of files on USB pens or email. Everyone can collaborate easily in the cloud. But alongside its benefits, SaaS [...]
We thought we'd write an impromptu blog to address a menace that has started to flood inboxes this week. QR codes have always been dangerous; they invite you to scan them a blindly follow them to an unknown destination on the internet. They're used [...]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It serves as a timely reminder that there are many ways to safeguard data. Following the basics can make a big difference in how secure your business is. Cybersecurity can seem like an daunting subject for staff, but it's [...]
Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up, and we write about it all the time at IT Foundations. That’s because phishing is still the number one choice for cybercriminals and their activities. But have you heard of [...]
What is the SLAM method and how does it help identify phishing? There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for [...]
Have you received a text message from yourself? If you have then you should delete it immediately because it's probably a smishing attempt. You probably receive a lot of text messages from companies. This is because retailers have begun bypassing bloated email inboxes. They are [...]
