In the fast-paced world of technology, businesses heavily rely on their computers and digital data to operate efficiently. From essential documents to client information and financial records, data loss can be detrimental to any business, regardless of its size. Ensuring the safety of crucial data should be a top priority. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of backing up your data and present three reliable methods to safeguard your business data. The Importance of Backing U...

We, here at Loyal I.T. Solutions, wanted to address an important topic that has gained significant attention recently: users being hacked whilst MFA is in place on their accounts. While MFA is widely regarded as a strong security measure, it is crucial to understand its limitations and take additional steps to fortify your accounts. We have gathered valuable insights from various sources to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. While MFA significantly reduces the risk ...

What is AI? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. AI simulates human thoughts, speech, text and vision in some cases. AI uses algorithms – which is a list of instructions - to solve problems of perform tasks. AI is being used by cyber scammers in a variety of ways, which makes it difficult for individuals and organisations to detect and prevent cyber crime. Below are some ways AI is being used to hack and scam. How is AI used to scam or hack? Social Engineering: AI-powered chatbots...

You may have heard about cyber insurance but may not fully understand what it is or if your business needs it. With the increasing number of cyber-attacks on businesses and recommended changes in The Privacy Act, it is important to consider investing in cyber insurance. This type of insurance policy is designed to protect businesses from the damage and fallout from cyber-attacks and hacking - such as financial losses, reputational damage, and the loss of sensitive business and customer inform...

  Authentication and password security is part of the Essential Eight of Cyber Security and it is strongly advised for your network security. Using an authentication application is also evidence of compliance for insurance policies and investigations. In the past Loyal I.T. Solutions has strongly urged all their clients to implement two factor (2FA) or multi-factor (MFA) authentication. Our recommendation is to have two forms of authentication – one, a one-time passcode (OTP) via...

  We have recently seen a marked increase in the attempted hacking of email accounts which might include methods such as phishing, spear phishing, spoofing and other forms of Malware (see our Cyber Security Terminology blog for more information on these terms). Installing a mail protection system that uses policy-based rules to detect threats and enforce compliance, accountability and brand protection is recommended by security experts. Loyal I.T. Solutions uses and recommends Mai...