Friday, May 15 2026

Tag: computer viruses

6 Easy Inexpensive Ways Freelancers Can Improve Cybersecurity

Today, on a discussion board for freelance medical communications specialists, a colleague asked (and I paraphrase here), How do you handle cybersecurity? They specified backing up data and using encryption, 2FA, and (either) a password-protected router or VPN. They are off to a great start, and I really enjoyed responding to their query–so I thought

Episode 7: The Danger of Cutting Corners

Freelancer's Guide to Cybersecurity
Freelancer's Guide to Cybersecurity
Episode 7: The Danger of Cutting Corners
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Many freelancers cut corners by using versions of software designed for the “home” user market, rather than versions for small businesses. This can be a problem when the software doesn’t have the functionality they require, especially security functionality. What can be worse is when freelancers double-down on this budget approach and load freeware onto their