We all want to protect our businesses. They’re a part of who we are, and it would be devastating if anything bad happened — including an unexpected cyberattack. But it happens. Businesses are attacked every single day. Some businesses are left in ruin. Some can pick up the pieces, but at great cost. Then there […]
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Cybercriminals Confess:The Top 3 Tricks And Sneaky Schemes They Use To Hack Your Computer Network That Can Put You Out Of Business
Cybercriminals and hackers are rarely shy about the methods they use to attack their victims. Many of them are more than happy to share how they broke into a business’s network or how they walked away with thousands of dollars after successfully extorting a business owner whose company is now destroyed. There are new stories […]
4 Questions Your IT Services Company Should Be Able To Say “Yes” To
Out with the old and in with the new! For far too long, small businesses have taken an old-school approach to IT services and security. In other words, they wait until something goes wrong before they call an IT services company and request help. Back in the day (think 1990s and 2000s), this approach worked, […]
How To Make Sure You Never Fall Victim To Ransomware
Late last March, the infrastructure of Atlanta was brought to its knees. More than a third of 424 programs used nearly every day by city officials of all types, including everyone from police officers to trash collectors to water management employees, were knocked out of commission. What’s worse, close to 30% of these programs were […]
QuickBooks Upgrade Scam Email Alert!
We had this scam come through our email (got past the spam filter) last night, and worried that others might receive the same or similar notice. It looked real, like a silly marketing technique! The bad guys are always getting more and more creative, trying to lure you in!
Just a reminder to be cautious at all times while using email! Also, it's a good idea to not automatically download pictures in Outlook, as clicking on one of them could invite malware into your machine.
KRACK Wireless Network Exploit
As you may have heard, a serious new Wi-Fi security exploit – “KRACK Attack” – was discovered earlier this week, which potentially allows attackers physically close to your building to be able to intercept secure data (including passwords, emails, etc.