Cybersecurity & IT Insights

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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A New Wave of Cyber-Regulation for Government Contractors

Russia’s SolarWinds hack in the fall of 2020 is shaping up to be the largest known theft of sensitive government information in history. Everyone knew the federal government’s outdated and poorly organized networks had security flaws. Across the federal government, IT...

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What is Cyber Insurance, and Why Does My SMB Need It?

What is Cyber Insurance? A cyber insurance policy covers damage to you and/or damage to your clients and vendors from a cyberattack on your business. Although each policy is different, covered costs can include business interruption, data recovery, investigative...

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