Archive for October, 2018

Password managers: What you need to know about generating and securing passwords that work

By Ryan O’Ramsay Barrett Being in IT, we hear about it all of the time. A client calls us in distress because they used the same password on multiple websites, social media platforms, and their email and now they’ve been ...

This Week in Breach-Disqus and Tumblr

Disqus: A network community platform that allows users to blog or comment on other company’s websites. It can be installed as a plug-in or drop-in code. Disqus collects user data on the back end and allows companies to use this information ...

The Dark Web: What it is, how it impacts your organization, and ways to protect your business

The Dark Web sounds like the name of Hollywood’s latest horror movie. In reality, it is something much scarier. It can rob your business, negatively impact employees, and shutter companies. While you can’t see it, the Dark Web is a ...

This week in breach: Shopper Approved

Exploit: Malicious code. Shopper Approved: Utah-based company that provides a review widget for other companies’ websites, that allows customers to post reviews. Individual Risk: Severe: Those affected by this breach should cancel their credit cards and enroll in a credit monitoring service. Customers ...

The Week in Breach-Apollo

Apollo: New York-based sales engagement startup. Risk to Small Business: Severe: This could deal a significant blow to an organization’s ability to retain customers. Individual Risk: Severe: The customers affected by this breach will be at a higher risk for spam due to the nature ...

Scam of the Week: Watch out for "Apple Care" Vishing Attacks

Vishing scams are on the rise. Be aware of the common signs of a vishing attack to avoid becoming a victim. The latest attack goes like this: You receive a call from “Apple Care” claiming your iCloud information has been part ...

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

A look at cyber awareness and tips for protecting yourself online Whether you are turning on the television, checking the daily newsfeed online, or reading a magazine, you’re sure to hear about the breach of a major business such as ...

This week in Breach: Facebook

Exploit: Web vulnerability. Facebook: Facebook is a social media platform that is one of the Internet’s most popular websites. Individual Risk: Moderate: The data accessed puts those affected by this breach at an increased risk for identity theft, spam and targeted phishing campaigns. Customers ...

Threats to business cybersecurity and a strategy for resiliency

Imagine going into work, settling into your routine, and realizing you can’t access your email. You try refreshing your browser, logging out and then back in again, only to realize something malicious has happened. You start to panic. You can’t ...

Scam of the Week: Phone Scam Impersonates Sheriff’s Office

The bad guys have a new phone scam, and it’s vicious.They call you and claim to be from the local sheriff’s office. Then, they inform you of a warrant that’s been issued for your arrest. As a way to “help” ...

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