Tag: Cybersecurity

Written by: Jay H. You’re doing your usual browsing, and nothing is amiss. But suddenly, you click on a link and up pops a bright, bold message claiming your computer has a problem and urging you to call a provided phone number immediately. You’ve stumbled upon a tech support scam, which involves cybercriminals using scare tactics to trick you into

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Written by: Jay H. Webcams are standard equipment used with computers for video conferencing. However, attackers can gain access to your webcam if they install malware on your computer. To keep yourself safe from unwanted eyes, there are several ways you can secure your webcam. Cover It With Tape Covering your webcam with tape is a highly effective, although somewhat

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Written by: Jay H. Phishing attacks are dangerous and prevalent attacks that can devastate an organization. If you and your employees are not trained to recognize and avoid falling victim to phishing scams, your company is at significant risk. You need to provide regular and thorough cybersecurity awareness training to educate employees, including phishing awareness. Luckily, there are several free phishing resources by

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  Written by: Jay H. Businesses everywhere depend on technology for daily operations. Everything from computers to phones to networks to servers needs management, or else business operations could grind to a halt if something goes wrong. However, many small-medium businesses do not have the resources to maintain their own IT and turn to a managed IT services provider to

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Written by: Jay H. Your data is at risk every day. You could lose your break your computer, your hard drive could fail, ransomware could take your data hostage, or you could accidentally erase your files. If you don’t regularly back up your computer, you’re at significant risk of losing your files. Here’s how to back up your computer and

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Written by: Jay H. You may think your small business is an unlikely target for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Approximately 43 percent of cybersecurity breaches target small and medium businesses, meaning your organization is in direct sight of attackers. Luckily, you can fight back against hackers and take steps to protect yourself and your organization. Let’s go over

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Written by: Jay H. Online privacy is a hot topic nowadays. Everything you do, from the web pages you visit, searches you enter, and online purchases you make, is tracked and sold to advertisers. That’s why when you look up, say, barbeques, you get relentlessly bombarded with barbeque ads. However, with Google being the dominant search engine, you may think

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Written by: Jay H. Spyware is an umbrella term for a form of malware (malicious software) that bad actors install on a victim’s computer without their consent. It then spies on the user, steals personal information – including browsing history, login information, and sensitive information – and relays the data to third parties. Spyware is one of the most common

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Written by: Jay H. When it comes to cybersecurity, you probably think about securing your computers, servers, applications, and data from attacks. However, one vulnerable device often overlooked is your office printer, which hackers can use as a gateway into your system. How Can Attackers Hack My Printer? Because most people overlook their printers in cybersecurity, hackers look to exploit

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Written by: Jay H. Many small-medium businesses (SMB) wonder if they need a network security audit conducted. The short answer – yes, but the cybersecurity strategy built from this audit varies based on each business. Let’s go over what you should know about network security audits for your organization. What Exactly Is A Network Security Audit? A network security audit

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