Cybersecurity
Protecting Your Remote Team From Cyber Threats
As we all navigate the ways in which our social and work lives are changing in response to COVID-19 there are new challenges we face every day. From difficulties communicating to increased threats, remote work poses a lot of uncertainty for many of us. We have written about keeping in touch with and managing remote… Read More
Cybersecurity
The Importance of HTTPS for Your Website
Many people think that if your website doesn’t handle sensitive communications, you don’t need to have it secured with HTTPS – this is false! Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is necessary for protecting your users and the integrity of your website regardless of its purpose. It has also become a requirement in many web… Read More
Cybersecurity
5 Data Security Best Practices You Need to Know
Security is a big issue in our everyday lives and you need to make sure your employees, data, and organization are protected. Cybint News states, “43 percent of cyber-attacks target small businesses, 64% of companies have experienced web-based attacks, and 62% experienced phishing & social engineering attacks.” These statistics are alarming. Cybercrime will continue to evolve because cybersecurity… Read More
Cybersecurity
Be aware of phishing scams: think before you click!
Over the past few months, we’ve seen many email scams affect our clients and community. Please be extra cautious when opening emails from people you know, both in and outside your organization. Without proper end-user security awareness, your organization can be at risk of an attack. I wanted to share some common phishing attacks we… Read More
Cybersecurity, Tech News
New Ransomware Threat Emerges as a Scanned Document
Cyberheist news says: Here is the latest tactic in the cat-and-mouse game between cybercrime and security software vendors. The bad guys have come up with new a ransomware phishing attack, tricking users to open what appears to be a document scanned from an internal Konica Minolta C224e. This is a variant of the Locky… Read More
Cybersecurity
Survey of 2600 IT Pros: “Password Procedures Still Are A Cyber Security Fail”
Cyberheist News says: After the NIST passwords bombshell, KnowBe4 surveyed 2,600 IT professionals to find out how they were managing passwords The answers show that IT Pros are generally receptive to the proposed pass phrase concept suggested by NIST. NIST Special Publication 800-63B, “Digital Identity Guidelines,” states: “Many attacks associated with the use of passwords are not… Read More
Cybersecurity
Manage mobile security to steer clear of data breaches
Cyber criminals are out there, ready to breach your data and take advantage of security holes through mobile devices. Are you ready? Employees often use their personal devices to access company data, such as email, posing a security breach if not managed well. Phone hacking is becoming common. There were two recent data security breaches… Read More
Cybersecurity
Don’t let a simple mistake haunt you: Keep your business alive with these email security tips
IT shouldn’t be something you’re afraid of; but when cybercriminals start causing trouble, it’s crucial that you take notice. One small mistake could compromise your livelihood, and attackers are pulling out every trick imaginable to scam victims into clicking on dangerous links, downloading attachments, or compromising sensitive information. In the last 6 months, a scammer… Read More
Cybersecurity
Preventing Spam and its Data Safety Dangers
Spam filters and antivirus software are essential, but you can no longer rely on them for safety. Ten years ago, spam was merely annoying, while today it is a major vehicle for criminals to obtain your personal information to commit fraud. Remember these tips to avoid danger: Today’s spam arrives in clever new disguises. It… Read More
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