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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 -
Cybersecurity5 Signs You’re About To Get Hacked – And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Hackers love to go after small businesses. There are many businesses to choose from, and many don’t invest in good IT security. Plus, many business owners and their employees have bad cyber security habits. They do things that increase their risk of a malware attack or a cyber-attack. Here are five bad habits that can lead to a hack and what you can do to reduce your risk.
March 2, 2020 4 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 -
Cybersecurity
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
November 5, 2019 8 min -
Managed ITAre YOU Prepared For The End Of Windows 7?
If you’re one of the estimated 40%+ of businesses still on the outdated Windows 7 platform, consider this your wake-up call: time is nearly up for your trusty, tried-and-true operating system. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. That means no more updates, security or otherwise, will be offered by the company from that date forward.
May 1, 2019 2 min -
Cybersecurity4 Deadly Mistakes You’re Making With IT Security
For something so instrumental to the success of your business, technology can be an incredibly unstable, confusing and everchanging tool. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the latest cyber security trend, hackers find a way to circumvent the process completely. A new patch arrives for an essential piece of software, and the next day, another patch is required to repair the vulnerabilities the previous patch created. It can seem impossible to stay on top of the constant technological arms race, much less stay relevant amid the exponentially increasing pace.
April 1, 2019 1 min
