Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. In this digital age, customers also expect more from those they do business with. In today’s world, people can order something on their...
Avoiding holiday and Christmas phishing attempts While the holidays for many is a time to celebrate and visit loved ones, it’s unfortunately also a time where scammers and hackers are at their best. Hackers attempt to take advantage of trusted contacts, but also trending events, and...
10 important misconceptions about Mac OS security Apple’s Mac computer and Operating System are a widely accessible and preferred way to navigate the tech world. More so, they brandish a completely secure system free of viral intrusions and malware, something Apple is proud to boast about....
Trends and predictions for infrastructure tech in 2023 We discuss a lot of resources related to IT and cybersecurity at Bytagig, and that’s because it’s a core part of production models, big and small. Even in the smallest capacity, a business is reliant on network connectivity...
50-million passwords compromised in the 2022 year by Russian-based attackers People and businesses abroad deal with numerous cybercrime and digital threats. Among them is the potential theft or loss of passwords, something we at Bytagig have touched on before. Not only is the current landscape for...
The 2023 cybersecurity threat trends to watch for Another year, another long list of IT and infrastructural threats. As businesses, people, and communities grow further entwined in the digital realm, so does the danger in these sectors. Part of protecting ourselves against this tide relies on...
How security is shifting away from password reliance and login architecture Depending on who you ask, a few strong passwords is plenty to deal with modern threats. However, for others, it’s a completely failed system. Login codes have been the first vanguard of defense against hackers...
The Basics of Drafting a Security Guideline Program In our recent article we talked about the FTC’s safety requirements for financial institutions that handle customer data. Because the definition has expanded since 2003 of what qualifies as a financial institution, more businesses now fall under the...
Safeguarding consumer information is critical when managing data, handling online transactions, and maintaining brand strength. Customers must know that their information is in good hands, secured, and preserved in case of emergency or breach event. Accomplishing this is a matter of establishing strong security policies...
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate access to your company network and data. This would be via a login or other authorized connection. Because insiders have authorized system access,...