Many people are aware of terms like phishing and malware, but do you know those are a part of a larger scheme called social engineering? This is not a new kind of fraud; in fact, it’s been used for many years to manipulate a wide range of people into giving up important data about themselves…

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in home-based workers among the self-employed as well as telecommuting employees who work for traditional businesses. Whether you work for yourself or for an established employer, you are likely to face obstacles in adapting to working in a home-based environment. Here are a few tips that…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), National Governors Association (NGA), and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) have released a Joint Ransomware Statement with recommendations for state and local governments to build resilience against ransomware: Back up systems—now (and daily). Immediately and regularly back…

How would you feel if someone hijacked everything on your computer and held it for ransom? Would you be unaffected?  Everything is backed up.  I’m good.  Perhaps you have nothing of merit on your computer, so it really makes no difference to you either way.  Eh, I don’t need anything on my computer.  Go ahead…

You can have every piece of security hardware in the books: firewall, backup disaster recovery appliances, anti-virus software… but your employees will still be the biggest vulnerability in your organization when it comes to phishing attack. How do you mitigate as much risk as possible? Create and Strictly Enforce a Password Policy: Passwords should be…

Would you know if you were the subject of a phishing attack? Many people claim they’d be able to tell right away if they received an email from an illegitimate source. If that were the case, there wouldn’t be 1.5 million new phishing sites every month, a 65% increase in attacks in the last year,…

While the number of people falling for sending personal information to the crown prince of Nigeria in hopes of receiving his promised wealth and riches seems to be dropping, phishing remains a major issue. In fact, the number of phishing campaigns pursued by hackers around the world increased 65% in the last year. What exactly…

First, read what a Managed Service Provider is before you take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your company. Here are Part 1: Hardware & Software and Part 2: The Human Element, if you missed them. Let’s explore the advanced threats that can harm your company and why an MSP is your best option. Malware According to Google,…

If you missed what a Managed Service Provider is, check it out before you take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your company. If you missed Part 1: Hardware and Software, have no fear. You can read it and pop back here. Now, let’s get into how partnering with an MSP protects you from the human element.…