Do you use sticky notes to write down all of your passwords? Ditch them! Using a password management tool should be your first line of defense against cybersecurity threats. When you choose a new password, you can’t be careless. A weak password such as a family name, initials, or even a simple sequence like ABCD …
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Are you tired of manually updating your software each time a developer releases a new version? There is an easy solution. Automate your software updates! IT-related issues can be resolved through extensive research or IT support, but updating software can solve the problem. With cybersecurity becoming an increasing issue, knowing how to keep your software …
Don’t answer that text or email! It is not unusual for you to receive a message from your boss. However, do not be quick to assume it is your boss contacting you: especially if the request is unusual, like requesting that you buy a bunch of gift cards. Scammers find out where you work and …
Businesswire.com recently shared that cybersecurity breaches will result in 146 billion records being stolen by 2023, according to a study by Juniper Research. The cost of a data breach goes far beyond the expense or damage to a company’s reputation. 60% of small businesses close their doors within six months of being hacked. One crucial …
Malicious Software, also known as Malware, takes many forms. Insidious and potentially catastrophic, viruses, trojans, worms, and the like constantly threaten businesses. The good news? There are ways to prevent becoming a victim of Malware. Let’s look at what Malware is, what forms it takes, and the best ways to block or mitigate an attack. …
As the owner of a small business, you wear many hats. (As undoubtedly do most of your employees). You are doing everything in your power to grow your business, focusing on building your customer base and improving your product offering. So, where do you fit in time to configure computer systems and networks, set up …
To quote character Tom Mullen in the 1996 film Ransom, “You got no idea what suffering is.” When it comes to a breach, ransomware tops the list of the most damaging cyberattacks. According to IBM’s 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report, last year, the total average cost to an organization of a ransomware attack …
According to phishing.org, “Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking, and credit card details, and passwords. The information is then used to access important …
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By Michael Greco of FUSE3 and Matt Oldham of Omnistruct Why should addressing cybersecurity compliance be a budgetary priority? Can a business get by doing the minimum needed and wait to invest more into their security posture later? Implementing a cybersecurity framework is about data breach risk management. Investing in cybersecurity compliance is similar to …
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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) has been making headlines this year. Although MFA methods are not new on the scene, their use is now a requirement for most Cyber Liability Insurance policies. Due to unrelenting losses from breach and ransomware attack claims, insurance carriers have been forced to drastically change new policy requirements, including double authentication. Why …
