Cybersecurity
How to Protect Your Online Accounts from Being Breached
Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There’s a price for every type of account from online banking to social media. For example, hacked social media accounts will go for between $30 to $80 each. The rise in reliance on cloud services has caused a big increase in breached cloud accounts.…
Read More6 Ways to Combat Social Phishing Attacks
Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential theft. We are very aware of it coming by email, but other types of phishing have been growing rapidly. Here are some ways to Combat Social Phishing Attacks. In recent years, phishing over social media has skyrocketed by 500%. There…
Read More5 Things You Should Never Do on a Work Computer
At D2 Solutions, we understand that whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred when working on your company computer. If you’re in front of a computer for most of your time during work, then it’s not unusual to get attached to your desktop PC. …
Read MoreBeware of Alarming Phishing Attack Trends in 2022
In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack. Phishing remains one of the biggest dangers to your business’s health and wellbeing because it’s the main delivery method for all types of cyberattacks. One phishing email can be responsible for a company succumbing to ransomware and having to face costly downtime. It…
Read MoreImportant Steps to Take Before You Recycle a Mobile Phone Number
It’s not unusual to change a mobile number from time to time. For example, when you move, you may want a number that is local to the area you just moved to. Companies also may end up recycling mobile numbers throughout their staff as people come and go. If you don’t properly detach your mobile…
Read MoreTop 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes That Leave Your Data at Risk
The global damage of cybercrime has risen to an average of $11 million USD per minute, which is a cost of $190,000 each second. 60% of small and mid-sized companies that have a data breach end up closing their doors within six months because they can’t afford the costs. The costs of falling victim to…
Read MoreMaking Your VoIP Network Bulletproof (Six Tips to Protect Your VoIP from Cyberattacks)
Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency and flexibility. However, it’s not immune to cyberattacks. Discover how you can secure your VoIP ASAP. What kind of communication system are you using for your business? I asked because many modern-day businesses have now switched to the Voice Over…
Read MoreWhy Protecting Your Printers from Cybercrime Is a Must (And 8 Tips for Improving Printer Security)
Printing devices are often overlooked when it comes to security. But the reality is, cybercriminals can hack your printer to get confidential information. Your printer is probably the last piece of computer equipment you thought needed protection from cybercriminals. But the truth is very different. Attackers actively try to locate the weakest links in security…
Read MoreWhich Type of Hacker Is Endangering Your Business Data? (And How to Protect Your Sensitive Info From Them)
Your data is pivotal to running a successful company. If you don’t have proper security measures in place, hackers can easily steal your data and take you out of business. Cybercriminals might be the biggest threat facing your company. Besides gaining access to your money and accounts, they can also take over critical software, preventing…
Read MoreFinding the Right IT Provider: Avoid These 8 Mistakes
Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need to avoid several key mistakes when choosing your team. Time spent on trying to figure out the technology you use in your business can be costly. While doing that, you can’t focus on your business needs, which can then result…
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