Practice Protect Articles

Attackers are exploiting old protocols to hack into Email accounts and impersonate accountants Email inboxes are on the front-line for accounting firms and we’ve all seen unsolicited emails from colleagues or associates convincing us to click on nefarious links or attachments often triggering ransomware or other malware related incidents. In an unfortunate case recently a […] Read more

Cyberattacks are a fact of life these days. The methods of attacks are numerous, but many of them still centre around passwords. Find out what you should be on the lookout for. For whatever reason, people still have a wrong picture of hackers in their mind. They imagine an unkempt nerd sitting in a dark […] Read more

Cloud-based systems can boost your efficiency and significantly reduce operating costs. But unless you ensure maximum security, they can do more harm than good. In the online business world, security should be your top priority. Hackers are getting increasingly good at attacking cloud-based systems. For this reason, having cutting-edge security measures in place is more […] Read more

Accountants learn best from their peers Like all professional services providers, accountants see the most insightful and relevant learning opportunities coming from their peers. Hearing first-hand what other firms have done to solve specific problems in their business is when action takes place. The mantra of the smart man learning from someone else’s mistakes holds true.  The problem with peer education around breaches and data security however, is it’s embarrassing and painful to […] Read more