“That won’t happen to me” is something many business owners say when discussing cyber-scams and the need for adequate protections for their business, but these days it’s getting to be a really, really stupid statement that you definitely don’t want your clients, employees and banker to hear.
Read MoreThe headline “Bad Bots Take Over!” sounds like something out of a sci-fi thriller, but unfortunately it’s not fiction.
Not robots – I think we have a few more years there – but automated bots that cybercriminals are using to launch attacks on unsuspecting business owners.
These tireless “employees” work around the clock to cause mayhem, like sending fake website traffic to your page, scraping your data, running up the clicks on your ads so you’re paying through the nose for fake leads and more.
In today’s blog, we’re going to dive into what you need to know about these bad bots so you can keep them OUT of your business.
Read MoreI was talking with a business-owner friend the other day who candidly rattled off a few tasks they had left to do before quitting time, and I said, “You know, your IT team can and should be doing those for you.”
He looked shocked. It was then that I realized most people don’t know all the things your IT team can do outside of cabling and cyber security.
I made a list of 10 tasks you might currently be doing that we’re happy to take off your plate and do for you.
Find out what they are!
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How To Get Out Of Overwhelm And Manage Projects Brilliantly (While Saving Money On IT)
As a business owner, getting everything done on your to-do list each day is like running on a hamster wheel. Just as one to-do gets checked off, a new one gets added.
There is a tool that we highly recommend that reduces overwhelm by making managing projects 10X easier. Every client who uses it loves it.
This tool can replace half a dozen other tools, like Slack, Zoom, Asana and more, and has over 1,900 applications you can add in.
It is a game changer!
Find out what it is and how to start using it in today’s blog
Read MoreAs the owner of the company, if you’re hit with a cyber-attack, fair or not, you’re the one who’s going to catch the blame.
Hiring an IT company to protect you and even getting cyber liability insurance are great steps to take, but unfortunately, they aren’t enough.
There’s one other critical and commonly overlooked element that needs to be addressed, and addressed by YOU.
We’ll explain in today’s blog.
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Scammers Are Using These 10 Popular Brands To Trick You Into Revealing Your Private Data
Pop quiz – is that e-mail you received saying “unusual activity was detected on your account” real?
It could be, or it could be an elaborate plot to get you to click a suspicious link. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell the difference, especially when you’re panicking.
In today’s blog, we’re sharing 10 big-name brands that are often impersonated by cybercriminals hoping to fool you.
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College-Age Kids Are A Prime Target For Cybercriminals – Make Sure Your Students Are Safe At School
Sending kids away to school is hard enough. Worrying about their safety online is an added stress, especially when it’s a known fact that college students are a primary target for hackers.
We’ve compiled a list of 14 actions your student (or a student you know) can take to reduce the likelihood of being a cybercrime victim and hopefully ease your mind.
*Be sure to emphasize #12. This sounds simple, but it’s one of the most critical mistakes to avoid.
Check them out here.
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This HUGE And Recent Data Breach Practically Guarantees YOUR Personal Information Was Stolen
Well, just as I suspected, the effects of the MOVEit data breach I shared with you last month continue to worsen.
New information practically guarantees your personal information was stolen.
Get up to speed on the latest details, plus what your next steps must be, in today’s blog.
Read here.
Read MoreFew things are more aggravating than slow Wi-Fi when you’re trying to watch a show, get on a Zoom call or simply get some work done. At the office, you can make a quick call to IT and we’re on it, but at home, what can you do?
Before you smash your router to bits, check out today’s blog for 7 quick fixes for slow Wi-Fi at home.
And no, throwing it out the window isn’t on the list.
Read MoreOn a recent interview about the Titan sub catastrophe, director of the movie Titanic James Cameron, who has made 33 successful dives to the Titanic wreckage site, pointed out that this tragedy is eerily similar to the 1912 Titanic disaster: the captain of the 1912 RMS Titanic was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship, yet he plowed ahead at full speed into an ice field on a moonless night,
Read MoreIn June a popular file-sharing software amongst big-name companies likes Shell, Siemens Energy, Sony, several large law firms, a number of US federal agencies such as the Department of Health and more was hacked by Russia-linked cybercrime group Cl0p. Security Magazine reported that, to date, there are 138 known companies impacted by the breach, resulting in the personal information of more than 15 million people being compromised. More are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
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Cybercriminals Are Deploying Powerful AI-Powered Tools To Hack You – Are You Prepared For What’s Coming?
An Arizona family was recently in the news warning others about how they were the target of a ransom call in which scammers used AI (artificial intelligence) to clone their daughter’s voice to convince the parents they had kidnapped their daughter, with the apparent goal of extorting money.
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Out Of Office: 8 Cyber Security Best Practices For Business Travelers Going On Vacation
As we get into the summer, many business owners and employees look forward to a well-deserved break. However, high achievers are known to do a little work on vacation. Unfortunately, studies show that working outside the office, whether on vacation, from a local coffee shop, or even business travelers out on work trips, can lead to significant cyber security issues.
Read MoreSouthwest Airlines’ recent fiasco that caused them to cancel over 16,700 flights, leaving people stranded across America
Read MoreWith cutting-edge technology of our own, we are able to remotely monitor all of your hardware and your network around the clock.
Read MoreIn todays' multichannel communications environment we have many options with how we communicate with our colleagues and customers.
Read MoreFor the modern business, Microsoft Teams can keep your entire staff communicating and prioritizing projects that can push your business forward.
Read MoreIf you are looking to make a jump to the cloud, OneDrive for Business is a sound option.
Read MoreHow fragile is your business? It’s a question every business owner has to ask.
Read MoreYou may not want to hear it, but online threats threaten all aspects of your business.
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