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Is Cloud Computing Right for Your Business?
Get a free cloud cost analysis Don’t upgrade your server until you read THIS: Cloud computing can certainly save you money. With more people working from home, now may be an excellent time to consider utilizing…
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Fortune 500 Company Suffers Data Breach Due to Phishing Email
Cybersecurity: Everyone agrees it’s a necessity these days. As you continue to strengthen your company’s network defenses, don’t forget what’s often the weakest link in the chain: Your people. Magellan Health, a Fortune 500 company,…
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Report Shows Paying Ransomware Criminals Doubles Clean-Up Costs
Does it pay to give in to ransomware criminals? Well, according to a recent study, paying off the bad guys may actually result in a doubling-up of clean-up costs. Based on new research conducted by Sophos, companies hit…
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Two-Factor Authentication: What Is It and Why Use It?
And the more security layers you have, the better. Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a potent layer, making it harder for hackers to get into your accounts. In a typical 2FA scenario, after a user…
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Facebook Quizzes = Identity Theft Risk?
Enjoy taking social media and Facebook quizzes? Beware of giving away too much personal information. Even before the stay-at-home life we’re living now, social media quizzes have been very popular. They typically take a nominal amount of…
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5 Cybersecurity Tips for Remote Workers
Working outside of the confines of your office – and internal network – may actually be liberating to many. The change of scenery may boost productivity and even allow you to be a tad bit…
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Maze Ransomware
Maze ransomware? A new ransomware strain? Well, that’s nothing new. Ransomware has been evolving for years, mutating into even more insidious versions and keeping business owners and security professionals on their toes. But this new strain has…
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Comprehensive Cybersecurity, from Endpoints to Inboxes
Ransomware… Phishing… Data breaches… Business Email Compromise… It seems there’s always something in the news about a new strain of malware, or a breached network, or a computer system locked down and held for ransom, or…
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PwndLocker Ups the Ante in Ransoms
We’ve written about Big Game Hunting, where cybercriminals focus on attacking high-value targets instead of a host of smaller targets. We’ve also noted the increasing amounts of ransoms demanded in ransomware attacks in recent years. A segment of attackers has…
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Job Scams: Easy Tips to Avoid Falling Prey
Job seekers: beware fake job scams. Job listing scams have actually existed for a long time, per the FBI. However, the technology now being used by scammers along with their increased skill level are making…