Cybersecurity
How an Uber Serious Cyber Attack Can Occur and Send an Organization’s Cybersecurity On a Bad Ride.
Where The Ride Was Hijacked for Uber A cybersecurity nightmare allegedly orchestrated by an innocent-sounding attacker referred to as “Tea Pot” hit the popular rideshare and food delivery company, Uber, on September 15. The innocent-sounding “Tea Pot” is apparently linked to the Lapsus$ hacking group that was able to breach some very well-known tech…
Read More“Risky Business” Is a Movie – Not Real Life
Make Cyber Security a Reality In Your Business With the Right Cyber Security Tools. Did you know that by 2025, the costs of cybercrime are estimated to reach over $10 trillion? That cybercrime has skyrocketed since the beginning of COVID-19? That according to some counts, cyberattacks occur every 39 minutes? That over 90% of data…
Read MoreHelp Prevent Data Breaches: Hire an IT Services Provider A.S.A.P.
Disaster Recovery Preparedness Begins With a Laser Focus On Security. When it comes to cybersecurity, we’ve all heard terms like malware, phishing and ransomware, although many may not understand exactly what they mean (“mal” in French means illness, by the way). Suffice it to say, they all have the potential to translate into bad…
Read MoreWhat Does Outsourced IT Support Really Cost? Hint: It’s Not What You Think
Myth-busting the Costs & Benefits Of Outsourced IT Services As companies grow, it doesn’t take long for IT departments of small and mid-size businesses to become overwhelmed. Common scenarios that result are IT management being stretched too thin and getting bogged down with day-to-day IT minutiae, or too much responsibility is given by default to…
Read MoreIn Network Security, What Is a Honeypot, and How Is It Used?
In Cybersecurity Layman’s Terms The word “honeypot” may conjure images of something sweet and innocent (think Winnie the Pooh’s honeypot). Words can be deceiving, however; and in network security, a honeypot represents an especially relevant cybersecurity measure that can have a significant impact on the overall security of a business or organization’s data. A honeypot…
Read MoreWhat Type of Malware Disguises Itself as a Useful Program?
Cyber criminals are adept at using emotional manipulation to fool people into downloading malware. After all, we’re more likely to click on something if we think it will benefit us. Learn about the different types of deceptive malware and the steps you can take to prevent an attack. HOW DOES MALWARE WORK? Any malicious software that…
Read MoreIncident Response Plan vs Disaster Recovery Plan
The principles of incident response and disaster recovery are similar but the same. Learn how incident response and disaster recovery plans for data breaches are both beneficial in cyber incident recovery. STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CYBER INCIDENT RECOVERY If your business keeps digital records, you’re probably aware of the importance of not only protecting your data,…
Read MoreProactive Cyber Security Measures
Ask yourself, “Am I taking proactive cyber security measures for my business?” You might not be able to answer this question if you don’t know the difference between proactive vs reactive cyber security. PROACTIVE VS REACTIVE CYBER SECURITY The difference between proactive vs reactive cyber security is that proactive security measures include uncovering and addressing…
Read MoreSafe Remote Working Technology Tips
Working from home has been a way to recharge and energize ourselves during the pandemic. We avoid physical danger by working remotely, but the risks of technology remain.
Read MoreThe Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks
Security threats occur all the time- your operating system, internal data processes, and individual computers are under constant attack. Hackers look for sensitive information they can use to make money and ruin your business.
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