Ransomware

The Impact of Ransomware in a Retail Setting: Chaos at Sobeys Retail Stores

If you don’t believe ransomware can create chaos in your business, ask a Sobeys employee. Since suffering a ransomware attack earlier in November, Empire Co., the parent company of Sobeys and other grocery stores, has had issues with the supply chain, payments systems, and payroll, just to name a few. CBC News has spoken to …

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What You Need to Know About Malware

Malware is an overarching term that refers to any type of malicious software. Consequently, it is designed to corrupt, exploit, steal and, at times, destroy a person’s or enterprise’s data and information. Who Creates Malware? Cybercriminals create malware. Therefore, these individuals could be working alone for personal reasons (stealing money, for example), or be working …

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cybersecurity

Why Do My Customers Want to Know About My Cyber Security Practices?

They say a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That holds true with cybersecurity practices as well. Most companies outsource services to companies like yours. And what we do to protect ourselves directly impacts the overall cybersecurity postures of our customers.  Examples of How Third-Party Breach Affects Your Business The first example …

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How the Pandemic Sparked a Rise in Ransomware Attacks

It seems as though every month there’s a new ransomware attack in the news. What is the cause of the massive increase in ransomware attacks worldwide? What can you do as a business to protect and defend against ransomware groups? Since no business is safe from sophisticated attacks, QuickProtect has put together services to guide …

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firewall

What is a Firewall?

A firewall is software or hardware that sits at the edge of your network between your company and the Internet. It’s designed to keep hackers out and to allow legitimate connections into your network if needed. Legitimate connections may include access to email, access to a company website, or corporate cloud apps. The Importance of …

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the Dark Web

What Is the Dark Web?

The Internet can be a great place to search for entertainment or for research purposes. Unfortunately, it can be also very dangerous, no thanks to the World Wide Web’s opposite, the Dark Web. Basically, the Dark Web is the digital equivalent of the Wild West. Further, it’s a subset of the internet that is intentionally …

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