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Ransomware wars: to pay or not to pay
Although not a shooting war, ransomware cyber warfare has been raging out of control for years. It’s become top-of-mind with law enforcement, the insurance industry, and businesses both large and small. If you wake up one morning to find your business held hostage, there are two paths to choose from—pay the ransom or don’t pay.... Read More
Ransomware Explosion
Covid-19 changed everything about how we work. In a rush to get business operations moving quickly, many businesses overlooked vital security controls. The result? Ransomware is out of control. Read More
6 CEO Cyber Security Mistakes Being Made
Stop helping cyber-criminals steal from your company! We’ve had to learn new phrases this past year—spear-phishing, whale phishing, business email compromise, social engineering, Bitcoin ransom payments, zero-day exploits, and on and on. In 2020, successful CEOs and owners learned to pivot and deliver products and services to customers during global disruption. Now, CEOs need to... Read More
Business email compromise: Today’s MUST-know info
Business email compromise (BEC) is not the only flavor that modern cyber attacks come in, but it is the most common. It’s become even more insidious in this Golden Age of the Remote Worker. Read More
What you need to know about the FireEye and SolarWinds compromise
FireEye recently reported it had fallen victim to a major cyber attack. The attack is believed to be a state-sponsored attack pulled off by highly advanced professionals of operational security. Businesses everywhere need to take this as a warning sign that cyber attacks can happen to any business at any time. Read More
Are you vulnerable to Zerologon?
In August 2020, many businesses and users of Microsoft services received emails warning of the potential threat and urging users to update to the latest patch. Here we explain what you need to know about Zerologon and how to prepare for any changes. Read More
Ransomware prevention & response guide for businesses
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Attackers are moving on from targeting individuals to more lucrative prizes such as government and healthcare organizations. Yet all industries should be on alert. We’ve included everything you’ll need in the guide to start improving your security posture and your IT hygiene. Read More
Five Ways to Strengthen Your Video Conferencing Security
As video conferencing becomes the norm due to COVID-19 and the increase in telecommuting overall, organizations must pay attention to security. Here are several ways they can bolster their video conferencing security. Read More
Tips to Remain Secure While Working Remotely
Every organization has unique needs and as a result, remote work strategies will vary greatly from one business to the next. Here are a few key factors that will greatly impact how secure your business can be while working remotely. In light of the recent influx of remote work requirements due to the COVID-19 outbreak,... Read More
How to Handle a Cyber Attack
As our relationship with technology continues to evolve, so does our risk of falling victim to Cyberattacks. But how can small businesses prepare themselves for security breaches? Are Cyberattacks preventable, or are they an inevitability in our new internet-dependent world? Read More
Unexpected Ways You Expose Yourself to Cybersecurity Threats
New forms of cyberattacks emerge every single day, ranging from viruses to ransomware, all designed to disrupt (and occasionally devastate) your life. Our interactions with potential threats are increased on a daily basis, thanks to our growing reliance on insecure devices and platforms. From smart-home ecosystems to birthday updates on social media, our reliance on new technology has become easily exploitable. In this article, we’ve highlighted the major ways consumers open the doors to identity theft and cyberattacks, and what can be done to prevent them. Read More
How an SSL Certificate Secures Your Site & Improves Google Ranking
Stop Scaring Your Customers. Get Your Website An SSL Certificate. At first, it was just a rumor. One day, Google would let everyone know which websites were no longer safe to browse. It would “shame” them by stamping the two words in the search bar that inspire dread: not secure. You used to get along... Read More