Have you ever wondered why cyber security threats continue to grow exponentially over the last few years? How is it there are so many more threats but we aren’t hearing about anyone being arrested? Are we losing the cyber security war???
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7 Benefits of Managed IT Services
Managed IT Services For many small businesses, IT services can seem like a luxury. But there are some business sectors where skimping on IT services can be dangerous for your business. There are many benefits of managed IT services that help you avoid common...
5 Cybersecurity Tips You Must Teach Your Employees
Today, more than 40 percent of all cyberattacks target small businesses. If you happen to run a small business, this might be cause for alarm if you aren't taking the proper precautions. One of the most important precautions to take is to set up...
5 Reasons Why Employee Education is Important in Protecting Your Network
Insider-caused data breaches are happening more often and at higher costs to companies, according to the Ponemon Institute. Institute experts recommend stepping up efforts to minimize risk. One of the top steps you can take is to hire experts to train your...
What Does Windows 7 Support End of Life Mean for Your Business?
In 2019, Help Net Security found out that 43% of businesses were still running Windows 7. If your business is among them, it's high time to prepare for Windows 7 end of life. From January 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide support for this system. As...
Great Ways To Avoid Falling For Email Phishing Scams And Attacks
All it takes is a single click to put all of your business's confidential data in the wrong hands and plunge the entire company into mass chaos. Data breaches can devastate a business because of how hard it is to bounce back from them. The most popular scam that...
The Top Cyber Security Risks And How You Can Avoid Them
Did you realize over 58 percent of the cyber attacks perpetrated each year target small businesses? For most businesses, using the power of technology to stay connected with consumers and other businesses is a must. Making sure the network you have in place is secure...
8 Ways Hackers Use the Deep and Dark Web to Steal Your Information
Deep and dark web hackers buy and sell all kinds of personal information. They sell stolen credit card numbers for as little as $9 and if the card uses a unique one-time payment code even that is available for the right price. Credit card numbers are far from the only...
It’s Not a Nigerian Prince! How to Tell if You’re Being Scammed in 4 Simple Steps
An alarming number of Americans are scammed each year. According to the United States Senate, seniors lose nearly $3 billion per year due to scams. Many people have heard of the Nigerian prince scam. Here, a (fake) "member of the Nigerian royal family" promises to...
How to Protect Business Data Security and Privacy
Nearly half of all cybercrime targets small businesses. In fact, approximately 60 percent of all businesses will experience a cyberattack during their lifetime. And, these attacks have the potential to cripple business operations. In some cases, an attack can cost...
The Top Email Scams (And How to Avoid Them)
Most of us know not to respond to emails from a Nigerian prince looking to enter a business proposition but email scams have come a long way from when that one started surfacing. It's difficult to see through some of the latest attempts to swindle and trick you out of...
Cyber Security Vulnerabilities 5 Biggest Issues Facing Your Small Business
Cyber Security Vulnerabilities Businesses are growing more competitive. Threats of hackers altering, stealing, or destroying information systems have increased. Safety of information is the number one priority given an increased market size. Cyber security...