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Security
Unified Threat Management Can Help Monitor Your Network
Security, especially for your network, is really important for businesses of all sizes, no matter what industry you’re a part of. Network security should always be taken seriously and should be monitored regularly so you can be aware if there are any signs of intrusion. Today we’re going to look...
The Most Popular Subject Lines for Phishing Threats are Revealing
A well-placed and timed phishing email can trick even the best and most cautious employees. Today we’re going to be taking a look at what makes these tricks successful and what subject lines you should be watching out for in a common phishing email. You might be shocked at the results that were...
Malware That Targets Android Can Cause Major Problems
While it might be more common to hear about malware that attacks desktop computers, laptops, or networks, we need you to be aware that there are types of malware that attack mobile devices. One example is the malware threat called TangleBot which has recently been discovered, which has caused...
Security For Law Firms: MyTek Goes Over The Basics
When it comes to tradition, security and new technology can easily be overlooked, even if it is crucial, or at least really important. One industry that is deeply immersed in tradition is the modern law firm, even though this is an industry that relies heavily on data, technology and 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...