As a digital convenience, QR codes are an easy way to communicate information. They can be used creatively, whether it’s a link to a website, a restaurant’s menu, a special event, or even augmenting an in-person experience such as a museum. Yet, with QR code usage growing by 250% between 2021 and 2023, QR code scams have risen again, too. It can bypass traditional email...
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Black Friday Scams: What To Watch For
The holiday season is here, bringing with it some of the most anticipated deals of the year. With 95% of customers planning to do holiday shopping online in 2023, it’s also a time that cybercriminals can’t ignore. Black Friday scams come and go with the shoppers, making for a hidden threat for buyers hurrying to get the best prices. With its global reach, Black Friday...
How Apple RCS Support in 2024 Will Impact Businesses
Apple has always taken the ‘walled garden’ approach to keeping their users separate from their competitors. That has meant strict app store control, exclusive services, and iMessage texting that only protects people on Apple devices. Even Android called them out on it earlier this year. That’s why it’s come as both a relief and a surprise that Apple RCS support will be...
Is Microsoft Office 2021 Right for Your Small Business?
Productivity tools are vital to the success of any small business. With a market share of around 45%, Microsoft products have been a popular and practical choice for decades. However, the one thing that has changed is their business model. They now offer multiple tiers of subscription models and volume licensing, all while offering a more classic standalone version with...
15 Easy Ways To Improve Your Mobile Device Security
With over 15 billion mobile devices globally, they’re an everyday part of most people’s lives, whether at home or in the office. Smartphones alone are owned by 85% of Americans due to their usefulness, availability, and ease of use. However, convenience makes it easy to forget the importance of mobile device security. With technology being widespread, cybercriminals can...
Credential Stuffing: Everything You Need To Know
Cybercriminals aren’t always finding success in simply guessing passwords, as businesses embrace new approaches to protect users better. As digital protection improves, cyberattack strategies also change, with credential stuffing becoming increasingly common. Instead of relying on the targets to use easy-to-guess passwords, many threat actors are stealing login...
The Impact of Proposed Cybersecurity Rule on Contractors
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed a new cybersecurity rule (FAR-2021-0017) that will impact government contractors, marking another step forward in cybersecurity regulation. These changes are not just bureaucratic red tape; they bring about core adjustments that directly affect many contractors. If effective, this rule may have a...
2FA: The Simplest Way To Keep Your Accounts Safe
At ITonDemand, we talk about authentication all the time. The reason for it is simple: 2FA is the easiest and fastest way to protect your accounts better. That’s why, for week 3 of Cybersecurity Month 2023, we’re highlighting its ease and importance. The benefits it offers aren’t just a small boost. According to top US tech executives, authentication can prevent 80 to...
University of Minnesota Data Breach: Key Takeaways
The University of Minnesota data breach has raised eyebrows and concerns in educational and business communities. This incident compromised the personal information of students, faculty, and employees, the scale of which is still unclear. We’ll examine the details of the breach, how the university responded, and what some of the key takeaways are to reduce the likelihood...
The Hidden Value of Software Updates
As we continue Cybersecurity Month 2023, today, we want to discuss the value of software updates in securing our world. Around 31% of companies have detected attempts to exploit software vulnerabilities, making that a common weak point. Beyond that, patches often add new features, bug fixes, and other benefits. Whether you’re an individual user or a business owner,...
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