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Bots Now Rule the Internet Highway
Did you know most online traffic now comes from bots? These programs, both good and bad, shape online visibility, customer experiences, and even security. Your establishment’s future in this digital era may depend on how you manage them. The Internet’s Hidden Workforce The 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report found that 51% of all web traffic […]
Cyber-Insurance Triggers Higher Ransom Demands
Could having cyber insurance make your establishment a bigger target for hackers? It’s a reality many companies are starting to confront. Keep reading to learn more. The New “Treasure Map” for Threat Actors Hide and encrypt the details of your cyber liability policies at all costs. New research suggests that ransomware operators often make steeper […]
Cybersecurity Investments Protect and Fuel Business Growth
Business today doesn’t look like it did just five short years ago. Remote work, hybrid teams, cloud computing, AI tools, and more are transforming every aspect of how we work and conduct business. These shifts opened the door to some major wins for small and medium-sized businesses, including greater flexibility, faster collaboration, and reduced overhead; […]
Decision Intelligence: How Tech Helps Leaders Make Smarter Moves
When you need to make decisions for your business, wouldn’t it be great if you had a crystal ball that could tell you precisely what would happen if you chose one option over another? Or reveal potential opportunities and risks before they appear? Decision intelligence, which combines AI with data and behavioral sciences, is gaining […]
Technology Is Transforming Hiring and Onboarding
People are the lifeblood of any company, and your company’s approach to hiring and onboarding has the potential to make or break anyone’s experience. Cumbersome application and interviewing processes, mountains of paperwork, and confusing policies and training can cause new hires to consider leaving before their first day of “real” work. How you bring new […]
Why Coders Still Matter in the AI Era
We’ve all heard that AI is changing everything, including software development. In some circles, there’s even speculation that AI is taking over coding entirely. Before long, there won’t be any need for human coders and software developers. It’s not nearly that simple. While AI will undoubtedly change software jobs, it’s nowhere near the point of […]
Hidden Risks in Your Work Mobile Apps
If your business relies on mobile apps, you need to be aware of a growing risk that could put your entire enterprise in jeopardy: data leakage. All your work mobile apps, from remote collaboration tools to time tracking apps, could be exposing sensitive customer information, internal files, and even credentials that could unlock your entire […]
Google Blocks Five Billion Ads Amid AI Scams
If you’ve spent any time online in the last year, you’ve come across AI-generated content, even if you didn’t realize it. You also might not realize that you didn’t see a lot of AI content, thanks to Google stepping up efforts to block “bad ads” and AI scams in advertising. In its latest Ads Safety […]
Cyber Hygiene: Simple Steps To Stay Secure
How protected is your business in today’s digital age? Threats are everywhere and only growing more sophisticated each day. Cyber hygiene is about developing good habits to keep your digital information safe. Think of it as brushing your teeth but for your devices and systems. Incorporate these straightforward practices into your current cybersecurity routine. Strengthen […]
Social Engineering: The Human Side of Hacking
What’s the weakest link in your cybersecurity strategy? It’s not your firewall or antivirus software but your people. Social engineering targets human behavior and tricks you and your employees into giving away valuable information. Learn more about it here. What Is Social Engineering? Brute force isn’t the only way to gain private information, system access, […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
