IT is a must-have when running a business, especially for those who deal with sensitive or private information and money. It is hard to gain a customer's trust back when their information was leaked, and as we all know, bad news travels fast. 

More and more companies are realizing the importance of implementing cybersecurity systems and have a plan in place in the event of a breach. But what are the signs to look for in the event of a cyberattack? How do you know if you or one of your employees have been hacked?

Public WiFi can be a convenience for numerous reasons. From connecting your cell phone to your laptop while traveling, public WiFi provides the flexibility to work remotely or browse the web without using your data, and also allows for faster internet connection while on the go. But the convenience of public WiFi comes with its own risks. Continue reading to help you determine if the risks outweigh the convenience. 

Voice phishing aka Vishing: is a social engineering technique that cyber criminals use in which they call the victim and trick them into disclosing their private information. They may also convince the victim to give the hacker remote access to their device.

SMS phishing aka Smishing: is similar to vishing but instead of phone calls, the cyber attacker uses SMS or text messaging to get access to the victim's personal data on their smartphone or text-capable device.

What can a company do to try and minimize the risk of an employee downloading a malicious app?

Here are some tips to keep your company's data safe from a malicious app attack!