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Stay protected: Multi-factor authentication for you and your employees

May 21, 2021 Security No comments yet
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There’s been considerable talk regarding business Internet security of late, and for a good reason. With the ransomware infestation of the Colonial Pipeline to hacks of major companies worldwide and even government attempts, online threats are lurking around every corner.

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Microsoft Exchange Server Hack: What Do You Need to Know?

March 9, 2021 Security No comments yet
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“Firms and government agencies in the United States who use a Microsoft email exchange server may have been jeopardized in an aggressive hacking campaign that was sponsored by the Chinese government”, Microsoft said.

Why did this happen? How did this happen? What should you do next? Continuing reading for answers to all of these questions about the Microsoft Exchange Hack: (more…)

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Holiday Hacking Season: How to Protect Yourself

December 15, 2020 Security No comments yet
Holiday Hacking Season

The holidays are upon us: festive lights, holiday music, pine trees, tinsel, and computer hacks. Yes, you heard that right. While it might be the holiday season, it’s also hacking season. Hacking jumps around this time of the year. Why? Well, for several reasons. From the purchase of brand new electronics to buying more items (often with brand new online companies) for gifts, if you are not careful, you may find yourself in less than the holiday spirit. In fact, it can take all the cheer out of your sails as you’re without money for gifts and stuck dealing with credit and debit companies trying to freeze accounts, stop illegal purchases, and even repair your credit score.

2020 has already been a headache; you need to do what you can to avoid making it any worse. By avoiding the holiday hacking season, you can do exactly this. How can you avoid exposure to Internet criminals? Following these tips on how to protect yourself during the holiday hacking season will go a long way to do exactly that.

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Do You Know the True Cost of Cyberattacks for Small Businesses?

October 27, 2020 Security No comments yet
Cost of Cyberattacks

As a small business, you know the risks. You know the risks of what might happen should someone get food poisoning in your restaurant or injure themselves using a product you manufacturer. But do you know the true cost of cyberattacks on your small business?

If an outside threat was to make its way onto your network and begin pulling critical information, what would that cost you? Do you have a ballpark estimate? Probably not. Don’t worry, though; you’re not alone. Most small businesses are in a similar situation as you. That doesn’t mean you should sit on your hands and just find out when you find out. Here’s what you need to know about the cost of cyberattacks. (more…)

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Avoiding Phishing Scams in 2020

March 1, 2020 Security No comments yet
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Anyone with an email account has very likely received an email that is an attempt to get your personal information, an effort to get you to buy into something fake, or an attempt to get you to click into something malicious. This type of email is called a phishing scam. Phishing scams can be as obvious as a Nigerian prince asking for money, but they can also be very deceptive. They can look like your bank (or another account that you recognize and trust) wanting you to click on a link to go reset your password. They can seem like an advertisement for a really appealing product. They can also look like a fundraiser for the latest hurricane victims. In 2019, these attempts are more sophisticated than ever. But there are still ways to find out how to avoid phishing scams in 2019. The Nigerian princes are still out there, but scammers are creating more and more convincing emails that look like they come from sources that you recognize and trust – like your bank, your favorite charity, or even your work or school. These guidelines are designed to help you reduce the risk of you and your company falling victim to the latest email phishing scams.

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