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How $43,000 Got Stolen From A Small Business In The Blink Of An Eye
What you are about to read is a real story showing you how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Make sure to forward this to anyone who might be making online payments and, better yet, your entire…
The Fulton County Ransomware Attack: A Cautionary Tale for making sure Cybersecurity is TOP NOTCH!
In recent news, the Fulton County ransomware attack has highlighted the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices. The attack targeted the court documents related to former President Donald Trump, and threats to release these confidential documents and likely stirring a mistrial. These kind of cybersecurity attacks are causing widespread concern about data security and privacy.…
Best Practices To ‘Celebrate’ National Change Your Password Day: How Does Your Password Stack Up?
Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity each year to do a quick check-in and make sure you’re using strong passwords that will keep your accounts protected. The suggested ‘rule’ used to be to change…
New Security Features To Protect Your Phone In 2024
Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do everything from pay a bill to order lunch for delivery to edit videos and more. But with more capabilities come more risks. Because our phones are computers and connected to the…
Beware Of Cybersquatters!
Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting. This practice not only jeopardizes the online presence of businesses and individuals but also poses a significant challenge in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber…
Your 15-Step IT Profitability Road Map For 2024
If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability in 2024 without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day operations is one of the first areas in your business to examine. We’ve created a road map that you can use to go step-by-step through your organization to determine if and where…
How IT Support Companies Charge For Their Services
Before you can accurately compare the fees, services and deliverables of one IT services company to that of another, you need to understand the two predominant pricing and service models most of these companies offer. Many companies offer a blend of the two, while others are strict about offering only one service plan. The two…
Star Blizzard Spear-Phishing Campaign: A Global Cyber Threat Landscape
Who is Star Blizzard? Star Blizzard is a Russia-based cyber group (a.k.a. Seaborgium, BlueCharlie, Callisto Group, and Coldriver) who utilizes highly successful spear-phishing attacks targeting at least 17 countries and hundreds of businesses. Multiple cybersecurity agencies, including the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, NSA,…
Out With The Old: Debunking 5 Common Cybersecurity Myths To Get Ready For The New Year
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the myths and misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity. If you want to be protected, you have to understand what the real threats are and how you could be unknowingly overlooking them every single day. In…
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