Managed Services
Ransomware Isn’t Random: Why Businesses Are Targeted
When people talk about ransomware, it’s often described as bad luck… like getting struck by lightning online. The reality is very different. Ransomware attacks aren’t random. In most cases, attackers know exactly what they’re looking for, and they don’t waste time once they find it. In 2026, ransomware continues to be one of the most…
Read MoreIf You Have Never Been PEN Tested, You Are Already at Risk
Most businesses believe they will know when something is wrong. They are mistaken. Cyberattacks rarely begin with alarms blaring or systems crashing. They begin quietly. An exposed login. A forgotten server. A misconfigured cloud setting. By the time damage is visible, attackers may have had access for weeks or months. Penetration testing exists for one…
Read MoreCybercriminals Love the Holidays. Here’s Why.
You are out of the office. The inbox is quiet. Maybe you are traveling, unplugging, or simply enjoying a slower pace during Christmas break. Unfortunately, cybercriminals do not take time off. The holiday season is one of the most active periods of the year for cyberattacks. Attackers know that many organizations run with smaller security…
Read MoreCybersecurity Shocks of 2025 and the Survival Lessons for 2026
As we look back at 2025, one thing became impossible to ignore. Cybersecurity is not slowing down. Threats evolved, attacks increased in both scale and sophistication, and many organizations discovered that one overlooked policy or unpatched system can still be enough to bring business operations to a halt. The Big Picture One of the most…
Read MoreCompliance Is NOT Security!
We have seen a continual pattern of this fact almost weekly. At IP Services, we’ve worked with countless organizations that proudly hold up their SOC 2 report, HIPPA, ISO 27001 certificate, or PCI DSS attestation…while companies are quietly running unpatched systems, weak privileged access, and incident response plans that haven’t been tested in years. Both…
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