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August Cyber Security Update
The cost of money is this month's topic Money is certainly always in the news but this month, there are many newsworthy cyber security money topics. I'd like to share some takeaways from the Capital One breach, the QuickBooks hack and related online banking stories....
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Cloud Systems Are In – Now Let’s Talk Backup Strategy
Cloud applications are all the rage these days. What initially gained fame from Amazon Web Service’s storage has grown in an endless offering of cloud-based applications for personal and enterprise use alike, connecting people easier than ever before. But with all...
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How Managed IT Services’ Offerings Can Help Prevent Ransomware
It’s every business leaders nightmare in 2019 - ransomware, the latest and most dangerous trend in cybersecurity, ripping through their network and bricking machines left in right. If you’re not familiar with ransomware, then you’re in for a treat of new nightmares....
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5 Startling Statistics Your Business Should Know About Cybercrime
If you’re not prepared for a cyberattack, you’re already behind. The threat today is real, and organizations across the globe are scrambling after attacks leave them without critical business functions and hemorrhaging revenue. The issue is not every organization is...
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Complacency happens. When it does, it can be deadly. Think about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, or, on a personal level, people who don’t heed advice to prepare for coming hurricanes, volcanoes, or earthquakes by stocking up on supplies and having an escape plan....
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Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Ransomware Attacks
It’s a typical Thursday afternoon. You’ve been working and answering emails all day, until one comes through with a link from a coworker. You click it - suddenly your computer starts acting funny. You can’t use any more functions on the machine, and suddenly a message...
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4 Dangerous Endpoint Security Breaches You’ll Face in 2019
The internet is a dangerous place – especially for business leaders whose employees could accidentally breach secure and sensitive data. You wouldn’t leave your car unlocked in a major city, so why wouldn’t you take to prevent endpoint security breaches? Not having an...
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Managed IT — Your Best Tool for 2019
Every business is looking for new tools to make their business more effective. From typewriters to desktop PC’s, technology plays a large part in business success. In 2019, we’re at no loss for new tools. Personal mobile devices, IoT, and AI are new tools for...
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Cyber Security Update June 2019
A PERSONAL NOTE By amending the Data Breach Law, Massachusetts is increasing protection of their residents personal information. This law requires businesses to expand their WISPs (Written Information Security Plan) to include a detailed ‘incident response process’....
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How to Prevent Small Business Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is software that is used to extort businesses by taking over their data until they pay the attacker a ransom to have the data unlocked. When large companies are victimized, the stories are usually reported in the media. What many small and medium-sized...
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