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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Preventing Data Loss and Theft in 2018

Posted on December 8th, 2017 in Cybersecurity, IT Best Practices, IT Security, Small Business

Did you know that 50% of all cyber attacks carried out today target small businesses? In fact, CNBC reported in April 2017 that 14 million businesses had been attacked in the last year alone. Your business could be next. But it doesn’t have to be! The truth is that there are steps every small business owner can take to protect…(read more).

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Serious Flaw Identified in the Most Common Wireless Security Platform

Posted on October 16th, 2017 in Cybersecurity, IT Security

Yesterday, researchers identified a security flaw in the wireless standard (WPA2 or “Wifi Protected Access v2”) used by all hardware and software vendors worldwide. The flaw is known as “KRACK” after the methodology used to gain access to secure wireless networks (key reinstallation attacks). Summary WPA2 is the wireless standard that defines how devices and wireless networks exchange data securely with one…(read more).

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What We Test In Penetration Testing

Posted on October 5th, 2017 in Compliance, Cybersecurity, IT Security

With the proliferation of both small and high-profile breaches occurring globally, it is vital to identify and diagnose security vulnerabilities in your company’s IT infrastructure and assets before a breach or intrusion takes place. Penetration testing, also sometimes called 3rd. party pen testing when done by an outside firm, offers real-world, real-time analysis to determine specific security vulnerabilities in your…(read more).

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The Dispelled Myths Associated With Ethical Hacking

Posted on September 27th, 2017 in Cybersecurity

An ethical hacker seems to be a misleading term until you begin to realize why they do what they do. While most people believe that there isn’t a good side to hacking, those in the technology industry understand just how beneficial hacking skills can be when testing new systems and strengthening security protocols. All Hackers Are Not the Same A…(read more).

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Fireball Malware Protection and Removal Advice

Posted on August 7th, 2017 in Cybersecurity, IT Security

Protect yourself and network from the Fireball Malware Malware is increasingly being used by scammers to generate huge profits, and if the recent Fireball malware is any indication, scammers are more sophisticated than ever. The Fireball malware hijacks your web browser, changing your homepage and default search engine while preventing you from changing them back. It also gathers your private…(read more).

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Beefing Up Email Security

Posted on July 24th, 2017 in Cybersecurity

It’s never been more important for enterprises of all sizes to protect their email infrastructure. Email is the most common attack vectors for cybercriminals: In January 2017, NBC reported that ransomware, typically delivered by email, generates $1 billion in business losses every year. Today, email attacks usually take the form of phishing, where email messages purporting to be from authoritative…(read more).

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How to Avoid WannaCry and Future Ransomware Hacks

Posted on May 26th, 2017 in Cybersecurity, IT Security

                  It’s enough to make you want to… well, you know. The WannaCry virus has wreaked havoc across the globe, shutting down hospitals in the UK, seizing control of displays at train stations, and causing billions in damages across 150 countries. Many organizations paid ransoms of $300 to $600 per PC in…(read more).

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