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managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 21st, 2023

Every year, cybercriminals invent new ways to attack business servers. Most businesses focus cybersecurity resources on their most valuable assets, like computers. In response to this, hackers have shifted their targets. They are now going after devices that don’t typically have as many security protections, but still connect into main servers. These are called network endpoints.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

The last thing you want to worry about when running a business is the idea of a cyber breach. Even more so, it’s a headache to think about the possible aftermath. Since sensitive information in the wrong hands can be used to cause a lot of harm, businesses are now responsible for protecting their staff and customers from this risk.

Cyber Security

The Dark Web can be a very scary subject for business leaders, as it is largely shrouded in mystery. Do cybercriminals know your personal information? Are they sitting on data or valuable assets that could do harm to your business? To some degree, there is now a way to find out the answer to these questions.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 22nd, 2023

Philadelphia attorney Gary Schildhorn testified before a panel at the United States Senate recently, describing how he was a victim to a vishing scam. The details behind his story should serve as a warning to business leaders and savvy professionals, as no one is immune to these elaborate scams.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 20th, 2023

As a business leader, decisions about technology and upgrades most often hinge on one major factor: cost. The bottom line is, if the cost of a new business solution is above your budget, you likely won’t be able to justify purchasing it. That’s why it’s crucial to find services with transparent pricing, so you can make informed decisions about where you’d like to focus your resources.

Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 15th, 2023

New methods of cyber-attacks against businesses emerge every year. With every new way hackers can steal your data, it might seem overwhelming to keep up. Luckily, you can take steps to fight back against cyber threats. This way, you can protect your business from being low-hanging fruit for attackers.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

If you’re considering upgrading your business' cybersecurity due to the rise of cybercrime, you may not have a choice soon. The New York State Attorney General has issued a fine of over $300,000 to a business that had multiple attacks but inadequate risk controls.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

Small businesses are targeted now more than ever by hackers. One of the most common ways cybercriminals can gain access to your network or sensitive data is through employee emails. As technology has become more advanced, so have cybercrime tactics. With the use of AI and social media, hackers often have everything they need to impersonate business leaders or loved ones to manipulate people into revealing sensitive information. To mitigate the risk of these sneaky email scams, here are a few tips on email security training for employees.

Cyber Security

There’s nothing scarier than the thought your business could suffer a cyber-attack. October is Cybersecurity Month, created to spread awareness about cybercrime, cyber-attack detection and remediation, and cybersecurity best practices. Here are a few cases where hackers were unfortunately able to gain access to sensitive assets via malware and other tricks.