Cyber Security
5 Cyber Security Tips for the Average Person
Cyber security is a term that scares lots of people. Technology can seem to have a huge learning curve and attempting to learn something is like a full time job. However, some of the best ways to stay safe online are not too complicated. So, we wanted to provide 5 cyber security tips for the…
Read MoreIT Security: Policies and Technologies
When it comes to IT security there is no 100% sure solution. We all wish that we could install one program to stop all malware problems but the world is not that easy. The best IT security technology can only protect people if they are being smart on their computers. After all, humans error is…
Read MoreWho’s to Blame After a Malware Attack?
Malware attacks are something we all have to be concerned about. Everyone is vulnerable and it can be very easy to make a mistake that can come back to haunt you. In one click on the mouse it is possible to infect a computer, or an entire company, with harmful software. So who is responsible…
Read MoreHow MSPs help businesses Avoid Scams
It seems like there are always new stories of businesses, or people losing their data. The biggest companies have had security issues, and small businesses can be left destitute after being victims of a scam. Internet scams are not as easy to identify as they were 10 or even 5 years ago. The constant change…
Read MoreThe Most Common IT Security Risks
IT security is what protects a business from being taken advantage of. A business cannot be safe without awareness of the lurking dangers, and plans to deal with them. Advancements in technology have allowed attackers to find new ways to get into secure systems. This is why it’s so important to know the most common…
Read MoreThat RFP Email May Not Be What It Seems!
Beware RFP Emails According to the Better Business Bureau Did you think we’d ever need to talk about RFP Emails? Well, it’s a new month, so there must be another cyberscam to worry about, right? Well, of course there is! This latest warning comes from the Better Business Bureau, and this con utilizes an email…
Read MoreNew Cyber Security Rules in Effect for New York
Banking Cyber Security … It’s for Your Protection As fellow New Yorkers, you may be interested to know that your bank is now expected to take a more active role in Cyber Security. This means making sure partnering businesses protect their networks and customer data. The banks (state chartered as well as foreign banks licensed…
Read MoreAre You Taking Chances with Your Cyber Security?
It’s only human to know what’s good for us but still not do it. The recent 2016 Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report from Symantec shows this also goes for protecting ourselves from cyber criminals. While we won’t expect anyone to come out and admit it, look at a few of Symantec’s findings and ask yourself if…
Read MoreSimple Steps for Protecting Your Online Privacy
Do you worry about your online privacy? Most of us have gotten use to the fact that the conveniences of the Internet come at a price, usually in the form of huge companies collecting data about us that they then resell to marketers. Still, it can be a bit disconcerting to see an ad pop…
Read MoreПривет из России. Вы были взломаны. (“Greetings from Russia. You’ve Been Hacked.”)
Sometimes a theme asserts itself. We didn’t start out to make Russia a focal point of this newsletter but once we selected our topics, we couldn’t help but notice a commonality. We’ll begin with something you may have heard about — the hacking of Democratic Party emails by an organization known as Guccifer 2.0. US…
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