Once your computers are no longer needed or you purchase new devices, don’t throw them away! Recycling is the best option after you upgrade technology and no longer have a use for old computers, phones, or other electronic devices. After accumulating years of usage, your software, hardware, and devices should be refreshed to ensure your organization can work efficiently. Newer …
Practicing Cyber Hygiene
Keeping your information safe on a device goes beyond a secure Wi-Fi network, choosing a complex username-password combination, and not disclosing personal information online. Unfortunately, mindful online behavior is not enough to prevent the impact of others’ behavior, particularly those who are after your details and device access. All members of an organization must practice cyber hygiene regarding work device …
Multi-factor Authentication, Better Password Protection
As the prevalence of cybercrime continues to grow, so does the critical need to maintain data security measures. A complex username-password combination is no longer enough to safeguard data, and the nature of human behavior is to blame for the risk associated with passwords. Like most people, you reuse and recycle credentials for convenience purposes. Multi-factor authentication is a somewhat …
IT and Cybersecurity Trends for 2022
Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition from office environments into working from home, we saw some extraordinary cyberattacks in 2021. As a result, cybersecurity and risk management with IT will continue to be a focal point for companies this year. Please continue reading as we discuss a few predictions experts anticipate for IT and Cybersecurity in 2022. Digital Acceleration …
Beware! Bad Actors have a devious new way to capture your login details!
As always – Do NOT open that PDF unless you are 100% sure it’s safe! A new phishing attack has been discovered targeting Adobe users. This campaign uses an email that purports to be from the non-existent service Adobe Cloud, which informs the targeted individual that they have files to download. The phishing attack carries all the hallmarks of previously …
What is Ransomware
Ransomware, a form of malware, works by encrypting files on an infected system, threatening to erase the data, or blocking access to the system. Once a device’s files are encrypted, the cyber threat actor (CTA) typically offers a ransom amount with contact information on the victim’s screen. CTAs are any state, group, or individual, whose intent is to maliciously exploit …
The Importance of Patching to Cybersecurity
Did you know almost 2/3 of data breaches could be prevented with proper patching? According to the Ponemon State of Vulnerability Response Report, 57% of data breaches could have been prevented by installing an available patch. Patching your IT systems is one of the most important ways to keep your company safe and productive. Your computers, phones, mobile devices and …
Let’s Talk about Data Loss
Let’s Talk About Data Loss Breaking Down Why Your Data Needs Backing Up It’s all too easy to put of getting a backup solution – until it’s too late and your business data has disappeared. Despite the proven pain of data loss, many small to medium businesses (SMBs) continue to stick their heads in the sand when thinking about the …