Cyber Security
Are Your Former Vendors Still in Your Systems? The Hidden Risk of Unchecked Access
Accountants. Web developers. Marketing agencies. Software vendors. Most growing businesses rely on outside partners to get things done. To help them do their work, you give them access: Logins to your accounting system Access to your website backend Accounts in your Microsoft 365 tenant Shared Files VPN access to specific servers or apps That’s normal.…
Read MoreThe Overlooked Lifeline: Why Every Business Needs a Continuity Plan
Unexpected Disruptions Whether From Cyberattacks, Hardware Failures, Or Natural Disasters Can Bring Business Operations To A Halt. A Solid Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Ensures Your Organization Stays Resilient, Connected, And Capable Of Recovering Quickly When Challenges Arise. Why Every Business Needs a Continuity Plan When disaster strikes, will your business stay standing, or scramble to…
Read MoreData Extortion Is the New Ransomware—And Your Business Might Be Next
While Browser Extensions Can Significantly Improve Productivity And Browsing Experience, They Also Present Security Risks If Not Managed Carefully. Forget Ransomware—Hackers Have Moved On to Something Worse: Data Extortion Ransomware may have dominated headlines for years, but in 2025, a more ruthless threat is taking center stage: data extortion. Unlike traditional ransomware, where hackers encrypt…
Read MoreHidden Risks of Browser Extensions
While Browser Extensions Can Significantly Improve Productivity And Browsing Experience, They Also Present Security Risks If Not Managed Carefully. Browser extensions are designed to improve functionality and enhance your browsing experience. From ad blockers to emoji keyboards, these tools provide convenience and customization. However, cybercriminals have increasingly exploited these trusted tools to inject malicious code,…
Read MoreSimplifying Security: Understanding Microsoft’s Transition from Passwords to Passkeys
Microsoft Is Making Moves To Replace Traditional Passwords With Secure Passkeys, Offering Users A Safer, More Seamless Login Experience. While This Change Won’t Happen Overnight, The Update Marks A Significant Step Forward In Online Security For Windows 11 Users. Microsoft recently announced an update that will gradually replace passwords with passkeys as third-party providers roll…
Read MoreSave Time, Improve Security with a Password Manager
Internet passwords are one of the banes of modern life. Do you remember your system password? If it’s easy to remember, it’s easy to hack. If it’s hard to remember, you’ve probably written it down, making it easy for the wrong eyes to see it. Finding the perfect password is a never-ending job. Each site…
Read MoreSecuring Social Media Accounts
In the digital era, social media plays a crucial role in a business’s marketing strategy but is often overlooked when leaders think about cyber security. The consequences of a compromised social media account can be quite expensive: hackers may amass substantial unauthorized ad charges, resulting in financial losses, while the dissemination of malicious or inappropriate…
Read MoreWARNING: Cybercriminals Use Supply Chain Issues to Scam YOU!
The Covid Pandemic Is Scary Enough But Add To That The Possibility You WON’T HAVE ENOUGH TOILET PAPER, And We Have The Makings Of A Real Panic! Cybercriminals Exploit These Uncertainties In Ways That Can Cause You And Your Employees To Let Down Your Guard And Let In Harmful Malware That Can Steal Or Sabotage…
Read MorePeople lost their minds when Facebook went down for 6 hours. Should you?
When Facebook, WhatsApp, And Instagram Went Down For 6 Hours On Oct 4. People Lost Their Minds. You Shouldn’t Have To Loose Yours Because It’s Your Company Next Time. There Are Some Key Take-Aways For Companies That Aren’t Multibillion-Dollar Tech Giants (I.e. Almost Every Company On Earth): When Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram went down for…
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