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Security
Web Browser Security Is So Important
Even though you may not realize it, the internet browser is one of the most-used applications in today’s world of cloud-hosted resources and online content. Though even though you use it so often, for almost everything you do in the day, is it secure enough? In some ways it is, but in others… it...
Is the VPN My Office Uses a Public VPN?
If you have never heard of virtual private networking, you might be able to figure out what it is by its straightforward name. But you might be surprised that virtual private networks, otherwise known as VPNs have two different types that you may not be aware of. Today we’re going over the two VPN...
Looking at FoggyWeb Threat to Better Understand Malware Attacks
If you haven’t heard about the cyberattack on SolarWinds, it was devastating for many reasons. Microsoft has now officially uncovered yet another type of malware that was used to attack the software provider. This time around, it was a backdoor threat called the FoggyWeb Threat. So, let’s look...
What the Windows 8.1 End-of-Life Event Means for Your Business
Windows 11 is on its way, quickly, so it's time for your business to start thinking about Windows upgrades and end-of-life scenarios that may reveal themselves. This includes Windows 8.1, which is going to expire in 2023. If your business uses this, there might be issues. You also might be...
New Developments in Ransomware are Potentially Devastating
While many people assume that cybercriminals only focus on big targets – like giant corporations that will make them the most money – this is not necessarily true. Modern cybercrime has made it so that criminals don’t necessarily care who their targets are. Let’s look into the question: Do...
Cybersecurity Tools Now Delivering Ransomware
Another new ransomware threat is making its rounds and targeting unpatched and end-of-life SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) products. This threat is being used right now, so if any businesses use these devices, they should be taking action right...
Identifying The Top Ransomware Methods In Order To Protect Yourself
All businesses should be aware of the latest findings and news regarding ransomware and how it can be prevented since is it becoming a massive threat that can spread quickly. A recent report showed that the top ransomware methods that are being used by hackers. Let’s find out what your...
Don’t Make Security Harder for Your Business
While it may be tough for small businesses to optimize their security, it is not any less important. When it comes to security, your employees may be absentmindedly working against it, because of their predispositions and cognitive biases they have toward it. Let’s discuss how to pick the best...
Training Is Crucial – Make A Security Training Schedule Today
In today’s age of ransomware and high-profile attacks, cybersecurity is one of the components of an IT strategy that absolutely cannot be ignored. It is absolutely critical. To prepare your team to be able to handle everything, you should make your security practices are tested and assessed often...
Vulnerability Leads to the Deletion of All Data on My Book NAS Devices
Nothing is more disheartening than logging into your device and discovering that you can no longer access a file you were working on, or worse, that it has been completely wiped. Sadly, this was a situation that many Western Digital My Book users were dealing with recently. This was due to an...