Just about everything you do online requires a password. Passwords make sense in that you don’t want someone to access, say, your bank account. But what is the best way to create a strong password? It can be hard to remember all the passwords for all the accounts and apps that we use. It is …
Small businesses don’t always believe that they are targets for hackers. Just because you think the information you own isn’t that valuable, that information has value to someone who is willing to pay for it. So, how does this relate to the Kaseya security breach? About the Kaseya Security Breach Kaseya is a leading provider …
When you opened your business, you knew you needed some basic insurance, like fire and theft. But have you thought about investing in a cyber insurance policy? Cyber insurance is coverage that protects businesses from cyber crimes and risks that can corrupt the company. So, why would a business like yours want or need cyber …
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What Are Phishing Attacks? Phishing scams are emails, text messages, or phone calls that seem trustworthy but are actually designed to steal your personal information. Also, they try to trick you into downloading malware. The goal of the phisher is to compromise your network or data. How Do They Work? Basically, phishing attacks work because …
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of devices vs. people connected to the Internet. Rather than laptops and desktops being used by people, IOT devices are typically purpose-built devices that are performing a specific function. IoT touches on many new smart home devices like the Google Nest, Amazon’s Alexa, and your Smart …
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Fujifilm announced on June 4th that they had suffered a ransomware attack on June 1st that disrupted its business operations. This attack only affected the Japanese network. As a result, this attack prevented access to Fujifilm’s email, billing, and reporting systems. To protect the rest of the company’s sensitive data, Fujifilm shut down its systems …
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MDR is an acronym for Managed Detection and Response. You will also hear people talk about EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response), and XDR (Extended/Anything Detection & Response). Regardless of which you select, MDR, EDR, or XDR, they’re all designed to act as an early warning system. They let you know in real time if something …
You may have heard about companies who shame employees who have unintentionally caused a cyber incident at work. While it’s true that all it takes is one wrong click by an employee, shaming staff won’t improve cyber security. You need to create a positive work environment for cyber security. An editorial in thinkdigitalpartners.com quotes British …
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