CASE STUDY: Internet Crashed, Camera System Hacked
The problem began suddenly, and right in the middle of the COVID-19 shutdown in May 2020. We received a help desk support request from the client, who reported that the …
Small Business Cyber Security Planning Guide (FCC.GOV)
Did you know that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a comprehensive small businesses cyber security guide? https://www.fcc.gov/cyberplanner It’s called the Cyber Security Planning Guide. It’s a tool for small …
How to Share Passwords Securely (and Quickly)
You’ve probably heard that you should never share passwords. And as a general rule, that’s good advice to follow. Passwords are the keys that unlock access to everything we do …
Work From Home Security: Protect Yourself from Credential Attacks and Enable MFA Now
The Dangers of Remote Work People who work from home are a favorite target for hackers, because the typical work from home (WFH) computer setup is less secure than a …
Hackers are Targeting MSPs (and their Customers) with Ransomware
Hackers are Targeting MSPs (and their Customers) with Ransomware The Lone Star State ransomware attack — which resulted in portions of 22 town and county networks being locked by encrypting …
CASE STUDY: Employee Password Compromised by Phishing Attack
What is a phishing attack? A phishing attack, or a phishing scam, is when a criminal sends an email pretending to be someone (ex. the CEO of your organization) or something …
5 Critical Technology Directives Your Business Must Address in 2019
Technology changes so quickly, and it can be difficult to stay current. Here’s our list of the five most important IT directives to address before 2019 ends: 5 Critical …
CASE STUDY: Encrypting Ransomware Hits Small Business
Client Name: (business name removed) Service Details: Business client, on-site consult, on-site support Problem and Request: Client reported that they were seeing “ransom” messages appear on their computers, and that …
How to Spot a Phishing Email: Tips and Examples
How to Spot a Phishing Email Antivirus Software Isn’t 100% Effective You probably already know that installing an antivirus software program and keeping it up to date is a critical …
4 Tips to Improve Your Cyber Security
Cyber security, also referred to as information technology security, is the act of protecting data and information systems from unauthorized access, unlawful modification and disruption, disclosure, corruption, and destruction. Implementing …
