6 Types of Cybercrime and How to Protect Yourself

6 Types of Cybercrime and How to Protect Yourself Prefer to listen to this blog post? Click here for the audio version. Employees working from home now more than ever before are providing cyber criminals with an increasing number of opportunities to strike. Cyber criminals are selling the stolen login credentials of people using video conferencing applications for work. SCMediaUK has observed references […]

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Is Social Media Harmful to Student’s Mental Health?

Several studies have found an association between social media use and depression, suicide rate, and other negative behaviours Originally published September 19, 2019 and updated April 9, 2020. As governments close schools, parks, recreational facilities and more because of COVID-19, students are feeling increasingly isolated and are turning to social media to connect with their

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The Benefits of a Dedicated Web Filter and a UTM

The Benefits of a Dedicated Web Filter and a UTM What is a Dedicated Web Filter? Web filtering is any technology product or service that manages a user’s access to internet content. Restrictions are based on policies you define, which can include a combination of categories you select (for example Profanity and Extreme) specific websites you list (for example, cnn.com) and time-based restrictions (no use of social media sites during class time). 

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3 Benefits of Virtualization for Your Business

3 Benefits of Virtualization for Your Business What is Virtualization? Virtualization is the process of taking the physical and making it virtual – this means taking hardware, like a computer or network switch, and detaching them from their physical environments. How Does Virtualization Work? Hardware is made virtual through technology called a hypervisor. These “virtualized”

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How to Detect Phishing Attacks

How to Detect Phishing Attacks What is a Phishing Attack? A phishing attack is an email or a text from a hacker who is trying to steal personal information for profit. Hackers will either encourage you to click on a link (which downloads malicious software onto your device), give them passwords or other sensitive data,

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Do You Recognize the Negative Effects of Social Media on Youth?

Do You Recognize the Negative Effects of Social Media on Youth? While the statistics surrounding the positive and negative effects of social media are inconclusive, there are links between increased use of social media and depression. According to Childmind.org, teenage and young adults (who make up the highest number of users on platforms like Instagram

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