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One of the greatest threats that businesses face today is cyber extortion, otherwise known as Ransomware. Having grown into a billion dollar industry, in 2017, Ransomware was responsible for infecting over 4,000 businesses worldwide – every single day. Because Ransomware…

Since late 2018, hackers have found yet another way to breach security at your expense. The latest that they’ve come up with is sextortion- or simply blackmail you into paying them money using your fears about your internet activities against…

Cybersecurity issues have been making the news for a few years and we can expect significant breaches to occur even more often in the future. The further technology is pushed, with long lists of applications, devices and technological dependencies, the…

While the terms Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing may be familiar and frequently used in security conversations, there is still some ambiguity about what they mean. Both play a vital role in a well-rounded security plan and vulnerability management, and…

Innovation and security might not seem as if they should be in conflict, but when creative steps forward open up new territories, they often also expose more vulnerabilities. So does this mean that in order to be secure, a growth…

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain your sensitive information. This includes info such as usernames and passwords to email accounts and credit card numbers. This is done by disguising as a trustworthy familiar contact and done via email. HOW…

Cyber Security Tips: Cyber security is an issue for everyone to be concerned about. With technology woven into everything, it’s more important than ever to be careful about security. Here is a quick list of cyber security tips that are…

100 worst passwords as released by Spashdata every year. This is something that has been put out for the past seven years to bring awareness to the situation. While this gets some attention when it is released, we can all use…

Difference between Layered Security and Defense in Depth. With security talk being on top of mind and breaches becoming more and more frequent, there are now best practices for safeguarding business data and keeping the business safe from predators. The…

Although we have all been warned many times and in many ways, passwords are still one of the main causes of security breaches. Is your password P@$$w0rd or your dog’s name? Most of us realize that there are people out…

The Importance of a Cyber Security Plan. In today’s cyber environment, a cyber security strategy is no longer optional but should have climbed right to the top of every business’s priorities. With a long list of threats waiting on the…

Ransomware is malware that gets installed on a PC user’s workstation using social engineering attacks where the user gets tricked into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. Once the malware in on the machine, it starts to encrypt…

Security awareness is your best protection as your critical source of risk is your workforce. It’s Halloween time, and real-life cybersecurity horror stories are at the top of many headlines around the globe, they now even target by languages and…

Psst… Hey… I’m not here to scare you. I’m really not the fearmongering type… but I have to be frank with you… bad things are coming. If it hasn’t happened already, then at some point soon, your business is going…

It’s hard to know why some criminals act the way they act, but in most of the cases, it comes down to a couple of things: Money and (maybe) the need to destroy, some others have the drive to do…

Managed Services and Business Security: There’s no denying that Cyber Security is an exponentially-growing threat to today’s business. Owners and IT Teams are scrambling to stay ahead of the steady onslaught of external influences, hackers and malware, perpetually trying to…

By now I am sure you have already heard that one of the biggest ransomware attacks known in history took place on May 14th. The UK’s NHS (National Health Service), FedEx and other important organizations were hit by a cyberattack…

Ransomware attacks are expected to be over two times more numerous in 2017 than 2016 having financial institutions and law firms as prime targets. In Europe, some financial institutions had begun stockpiling bitcoins, in case of a ransomware attack. In…

ran·som·ware ˈransəmˌwer/ Malicious software accompanied by pop-ups and warning screens that block access to your data and hold files hostage until a sum of money (ransom) is paid to perpetrators. If 2016 was a significant year for data breaches and…

Think Security. At this time of year, it’s common for people to make resolutions about diet, exercise and other areas of their personal lives. This is true when it comes to businesses too, especially in the field of IT security….