[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ransomware is not a new thing. The first newsworthy attack occured almost 30 years ago, shockingly. So why is it making headlines now? The greatest strength of hackers is their ability to evolve. Every time we figure out how to...
Cyber Security
FBI Urges Businesses to Be Vigilant Against Cyber Threats
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ransomware and cybersecurity are big news right now, and not without cause. There have been several major breaches in the last few months that have set everyone on edge, and there's zero likelihood we've seen the worst of it. In...
FTC Publishes New Resource to Help SMBs with Cybersecurity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We're seeing increasing reports of data breaches on businesses of all size. Big businesses can afford to hire their own IT security professionals and dedicate resources to prevention, detection, and remediation. But, according to...
Outdated Windows Platforms at Risk for “WeCry” Ransomware
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last Friday, yet another large scale cyber attack made headlines. Known as "WeCry", "WannaCrypt", "WeCrypt0r", or "WannaCrypt0r", this latest attack was aimed primarily at enterprises, not the general public (like the Google Docs...
VPNs – Are They the Natural Next Step in Cybersecurity?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since the beginning of time, humans have sought out new ways to make their lives easier. Early man invented simple tools to help him survive. Modern man invented the internet. It is arguably one of the most useful tools ever created...
Death, Taxes, & Data Breaches? How to Manage Cybersecurity Risk.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There used to be two certainties in life: death and taxes. We think it's time to update the saying and include cybersecurity breaches. While computers and the internet have undoubtedly improved our productivity, they have also made...
Cybersecurity News: Google Doc Phishing Issue Follow Up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yesterday was a bad day for some Google users. News spread quickly about a phishing attack within the Google system. Estimates now say only 0.1% of users were affected. But, at a billion users, that still equates to a million people...
May the Fourth Protect You – It’s World Password Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 4th of May has been celebrated by Star Wars geeks for several decades. When spoken, the date bears a strong resemblance to the saying, "May the Force be with you." This year, there's another holiday worth geeky celebration...
What Is Cyber Liability Insurance? Do I Need It?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cyber Liability Insurance is a service more and more insurers are offering, but is it just a waste of money? The word insurance makes people cringe. It presents the age old dilemma: Are you risk averse enough to pay for something...
Fake Emails to Ignore to Protect Your Cybersecurity
Hackers can be very clever, there's no doubt. They prey on uninformed email and internet users in the hopes of getting their malware into your network. Savvy users can spot the majority of spam emails and pop-ups pretty easily. But, sometimes we all get tricked. Here...