Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Risks From Old Data
We've all saved seemingly useless items only to later appreciate their value. In contrast, persistently retaining irrelevant things has limited impact. This tendency often delays decluttering, except for reality TV-level hoarding. However, the business data landscape...
What’s Even More Annoying Than a Legal Threat?
This month's cybersecurity news includes ransomware masquerading as a cease-and-desist letter, a hacked password manager, and the Department of Justice trying to slow down the unbridled growth of cybercrime. Legal Threats are the Latest Malware Ruse Microsoft detailed...
Am I At Risk If a Customer or Vendor’s Data Is Breached?
You may have read recently that federal officials are more worried than ever about the security of government contractors’ computer networks. That's because government data and network security is at risk if contractors’ networks are breached. But why would your...
What is a Zero Day Attack? How Do I Avoid One?
A few weeks ago, security experts revealed that a Chinese hacking group had compromised more than 30,000 US organizations since January by using a zero-day attack targeting on-site Exchange servers. The hackers also left behind an access portal allowing them to visit...
Three Places You May Be Storing Sensitive Data without Knowing It
In the past, we've emphasized the vital role of controlling data access. A single stolen password can grant cyber attackers entry to your network, underscoring the principle of least privilege. Additionally, neglecting to secure newly added network components is akin...
Password Policies Leading to Indecipherable Passwords?
Password policies are really important. Depending on the software being breached, a simple eight-character password (with no capitals or symbols) can be cracked in less than a second. Time limits on passwords are even more important. If you're using the same...
QuickBooks Attacks, New Data Privacy Laws, and Wringing Every Last Dollar out of a Password
We’re over a month away from tax season, but that hasn’t stopped hackers from targeting companies’ 2020 QuickBooks data – attacks are up over 600%. Learn more about this and other February developments below. Tax Season Brings Malware Targeting QuickBooks The number...
Cyberattackers Attempt to Poison Entire Town (and other February 2021 IT threats)
Cyberattacks keep CEOs, governments and IT professionals up at night. But the latest attack in Florida is especially hard to swallow. Hackers (Briefly) Poison Water Supply Remotely A worst-case scenario cyberattack was nearly executed earlier this month when a...
Keeping Your Business Safe in the Post-Pandemic World of Cybercrime
Before 2020, many companies took a cybersecurity posture equivalent to buying a car with great brakes, headlights and wiper blades, but no seatbelts or airbags. Most small businesses were focused almost exclusively on preventing cyberattacks. Antivirus and...