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Is Your Business Ready To Face The Threat Of Ransomware Attacks? Ransomware can be very profitable — if you’re a hacker. For example, according to a report by the security firm Sophos, the SamSam ransomware attacks, which target healthcare providers, have net the creator of this ransomware $6 million. The largest ransom paid so far was $64,000. Could your business

Don’t Get Fooled by Tech Support Scams   Are your employees trained to recognize tech support scams? These nefarious phishing attacks attempt to play on the trust you have established for reputable companies and scare you into giving up sensitive information.   Tech support scams are extremely common. Do you know how to recognize the signs?   It usually starts

How Hackers Steal Your Business Data   World Backup Day is March 31, so this is a perfect time to examine your cybersecurity strategy. What makes your business vulnerable? Hackers have many tactics they can use to infiltrate your network, and small to medium-sized companies are often the easiest to hack. Here are four ways hackers steal data:   1)

Spear Phishing Gets More Sophisticated Elon Musk’s Tesla roadster is currently floating through space, most of us have a virtual personal assistant that lives in our pockets, and we’re having lengthy customer service conversations with chat bots. Technology has gotten more sophisticated in every way (aside from that printer that never seems to work). In this climate of innovation, hackers

Five Signs That You’ve Been Hacked January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and the New Year is the right time for implementing resolutions and fresh starts. Have you resolved to be more vigilant in 2018? Your small business cannot afford to overlook the dangers posed by hackers who are getting more sophisticated every year. But how do you know if

Is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Right for Your Business in 2018?   As 2017 winds down, it is time to forecast the workplace technology trends for 2018 and anticipate how these trends can impact your small business. We are in the business of making sure you are prepared for what the changing technology environment will throw your