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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityNew Year, New Risks for IT & Data Security
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything about the world as we know it. Just as we started embracing new practices like sanitizing, social distancing and remote working, the pandemic has also forced us to embrace systemic changes in the ways we deal with cyberthreats. In fact, the FBI has reported an increase in cyberattacks to 4,000 per day in 2020, which is 400 percent higher than the attacks reported before the onset of the coronavirus.
January 13, 2021 4 min -
CybersecuritySecurity - Do You Know Your Digital Risk?
Rapid technological advancement and rising global connectivity is reshaping the way the world is functioning. From higher productivity to improved customer satisfaction, technology has played a critical role in the growth of businesses across the world. However, the consequential bad news is that technological advancements have also made organizations increasingly vulnerable to digital risks. However, this does not mean that businesses must compromise on growth and advancement for the sake of security.
December 11, 2020 5 min -
CybersecurityRansomware: Cybersecurity’s Biggest Bully Yet
Can you imagine logging into your system to access your business data and being unable to do so? Talk about your worst nightmare coming true! Unfortunately, an increasing number of businesses around the world are living this nightmare with countless others coming in the line of fire, including yours. Ransomware is growing rapidly and crippling businesses worldwide, making up 27 percent of all malware incidents in 2020.
December 3, 2020 8 min -
Cybersecurity4 Critical Cyber Security Protections EVERY Business Must Have In Place NOW To Avoid Being Hacked
Did you know the average website is attacked 94 times every day? As cybercriminals become better equipped with more advanced technology, that number will increase. Small-business websites (and small businesses, in general) are the most at risk for attack. Small businesses are tempting targets because SMB websites are often a direct link to that SMB’s network, where all kinds of goodies are stored, including sensitive business and customer data.
December 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 6: Vishing
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 6: Vishing - We’re bringing you another free security awareness video!
November 11, 2020 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy We Ransomed Our Own Computer!
This eye-opening demo shows you how devastating RANSOMWARE is to your business.
November 6, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 5: Removable Media
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 5: Removable Media - We’re bringing you another free security awareness video!
November 2, 2020 2 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware - We’re bringing you another free security awareness video!
October 22, 2020 3 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 3: Computer Theft
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 3: Computer Theft - If your sensitive data is not encrypted or stored securely on a work server, computer theft represents a HUGE liability to you and your company. If your computer is lost or stolen make sure you call IT and have your logins changed ASAP, ideally the device is able to be wiped remotely as well. Here are 3 quick tips to remember:
October 13, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 2: Data Handling
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 2: Data Handling - Share sensitive information only with those who are on a need to know basis. If the information you are sending is sensitive or contains PII encrypt the emails before sending. Not sure how to do this? We can help you. In this short video, we can see how sending sensitive information over email can quickly spiral out of control. Think before you send. #BeCyberSmart
October 6, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 1: Passwords
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 1: Passwords - we debut a short 3-minute video on how we see passwords being misused by people all the time. Are you or your co-workers guilty of any of these really bad password practices? Cybercriminals have much success in breaching your data and company accounts because many of us have really bad password hygiene. This short educational video will help you stay safe. After you watch the video, scroll down, and quiz yourself to see if you need to improve anywhere.
October 1, 2020 2 min -
CybersecurityOntario Nurses College is the target of a Ransomware Attack.
The College of Nurses of Ontario, which oversees about 188,000 members, offered few details about what it had previously referred to only as a “cybersecurity incident” it discovered Sept. 8. "(The college) was affected by ransomware," spokeswoman Angela Smith said. If you don’t have proper cybersecurity systems in place, now is the time. Cybercriminals are looking for the low hanging fruit - business owners who do not invest in PROPER cybersecurity solutions. Make sure this ISN’T you!
September 23, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityRANSOMED - Brookfield Residential - A local home and real estate developer with 5.7 billion in assets is the latest victim of the DarkSide Ransomware
Yet another local Canadian company falls victim to ransomware. This time its homebuilder Brookfield Residential and they are the DarkSide Ransomware's newest victim.
September 2, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityHackers threaten to leak Canpar Express data; similar extortion costs $2.3 billion yearly, experts say
Things are getting WORSE for Canpar, a Canadian shipping company that was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. The cybercriminals now claim they've published some of the stolen data on the dark web with more to come in an effort to extort money out of the company. We have many clients who rely on Canpar for their shipments, here's what you need to know.
August 27, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityCanadian Shipping Company Canpar Express is the target of a Ransomware Attack
Canadian Shipping Company Canpar Express is the target of a Ransomware Attack
August 26, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityHow To Avoid Getting Hacked By Cybercriminals And Protect Everything You’ve Worked So Hard To Achieve
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to steal data and make a buck at the expense of someone they’ve never met. They don’t care if they ruin someone’s life or destroy a business in the process. This is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date with the latest technology.
July 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityWhat is Spear Phishing?
Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing. Phishing, in turn, is a form of fraud involving a threat actor masquerading as a trusted entity with the aim of acquiring sensitive information from an unsuspecting victim. In the classic version of this attack, the target receives an email that seems to come from a reputable source, such as a major internet or technology company, and is urged to log in to the popular website of the alleged source, for which a URL is provided. Clicking on the URL directs the victim to a fake copy of the website in question. Any information the victim submits to...
May 13, 2020 8 min -
CybersecurityTop 3 Ways Hackers Will Attack Your Network — And They Are Targeting You RIGHT NOW
You might read the headline of this article and think, “That has to be an exaggeration.” Unfortunately, it’s not. Every single day, small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals. These criminals look for vulnerable victims, then attack.
February 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Confess: The Top 4 Tricks And Sneaky Schemes They Use To Hack Your Computer Network
Most cybercriminals love their jobs. They get to put their hacking skills to the test. In fact, many of them “compete” against one another to see who can hack into a network the fastest or who can steal the most data. They don’t care who gets hurt along the way. And in most cases, it’s small-business owners who are getting hurt.
December 1, 2019 4 min -
Cybersecurity
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
November 5, 2019 8 min
