[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We've talked about ransomware a lot in 2016. It's a growing, ever-evolving threat to your data security that you may not be paying enough attention to. Preventing this form of cybercrime takes a combination of robust security,...
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Virtual Currency: A Primer and Security Warning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bitcoin is now so ubiquitous that you’ll frequently hear stories about the world’s most popular virtual currency on the local evening news. Bitcoin and other virtual currencies have exploded in popularity in recent years, yet many...
Top 5 Best Practices for Network Security
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The web we create with the introduction of newer, better technology is a tangled one. In a business setting, we not only have internal servers, but we operate on the cloud as well. We have BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) work...
3 IT Security Failings of the Internet of Things
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The seamless synchronization of our multitude of network enabled devices is incredible. They "talk" to each other, sharing and gathering information to help us better understand and control the systems around us. It is the Internet...
Warn Employees Against Ashley Madison Phishing Scams Now
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The following is a Phishing Scam Alert from the KnowBe4 blog regarding the Ashley Madison breach, and while it is making 35 million+ people very nervous, it is important as a business owner or IT admin to educate your network's...
Protecting Yourself Against Cyberattacks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today's post on IT security from cyber attacks is shared courtesy of Todd Pouliot of Gateway Financial, LLC: 25% of Americans were cyberhacked between March 2014 and March 2015. The American Institute of CPAs announced that alarming...
The State of Healthcare IT Security in 2015
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you had time to research IT security and how it can impact your healthcare company? If you haven’t, don’t worry, we’ve identified some of the risks and have listed some suggestions to help you get started: 1. Almost Half of All...
5 (More) Deadly IT Support Sins SMB’s Commit
Most small businesses experience IT problems that are totally preventable had they taken the correct action in the first place. Who knows how many millions (billions?) of dollars get wasted each year because of this? Yet not taking wise action jeopardizes your entire...
When’s the next big data breach going to happen?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Notice that we didn’t use the word “if.” It’s the unfortunate reality we live in. The web connects people from around the globe. And for the most part, that’s a good thing. But a certain percentage of people will always misuse it for...
SECURITY ALERT: Fastest Moving Computer Virus Hits Millions Worldwide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On December 6th millions were hit by what experts are calling the fastest moving computer virus ever. The data security attack hit the UK very hard, but in the world of cyber crime, it doesn't take long to spread worldwide. Here are...