Technology is the leading force that helps companies streamline their process, improve productivity and keep a competitive edge. But, what happens when you have hiccups or, even worse, a major outage? Your two main options are the break-fix approach and managed services. Understanding what happens when an issue occurs under each scenario will help you… Continue reading The Advantages of Managed Services vs. Break-Fix
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Hacked! And Your Company Could Be Next
This week, US military contractor, Northrop Grumman Corporation, reported a cyber attack that exposed its employees’ W-2 tax records. According to a letter sent to all employees, as well as the California Attorney General, the cybercriminals have breached the company’s network several times throughout the course of nearly a year. They not only accessed tax… Continue reading Northrop Grumman Corporation Hacked! And Your Company Could Be Next
Scam of the Week: WhatsApp Messenger Is The New Hacker Outlet
According to KnowBe4, a popular cyber awareness-training site, the latest hacker news has revolved around the recent WhatsApp Messenger hack, which has led to successful data breaches throughout parts of the U.K. and Ireland. Each hack attack begins with a message like the following: WhatsApp Messenger Is The New Hacker Outlet Once the “Play” button is… Continue reading Scam of the Week: WhatsApp Messenger Is The New Hacker Outlet
Scam of the Week: New Malware Coded In Fake WordPress Plugin
As a widely used software for website management, WordPress has millions of customers relying on the system of plugins, widgets and themes to customize anything from personal blogs to business sites. For years, the website’s users have freely downloaded their necessary plugins to design various portions of their sites. This year, however, research has shown… Continue reading Scam of the Week: New Malware Coded In Fake WordPress Plugin
No, Your Law Firm Is Not Immune To Hack Attacks – Here’s Why
Throughout the past couple of years, law firm security has repeatedly become a headline of news outlets, as cases of hack attacks continue to rise. Cybercriminals have found law firm data to be a priority target, as confidential client data is not only usually stored in cloud servers, but also rarely secured properly. Examples of… Continue reading No, Your Law Firm Is Not Immune To Hack Attacks – Here’s Why
9 Signs That Your Small Business Is At Risk Of Having A Data Breach
In 2016, U.S. companies and organizations experienced a record year in data breaches. Small companies alone composed roughly 70 percent of the attacks – and these numbers are only expected to continue increasing this year. Although the likelihood of a data breach remains high for all small and medium-sized companies, there are nine signs that put… Continue reading 9 Signs That Your Small Business Is At Risk Of Having A Data Breach
Here’s Why Your Law Firm SERIOUSLY Needs A Better Cyber Defense Strategy
Although the scope of data breaches and cyber threats continue to increase, companies throughout the world continue to digitize their sensitive information – giving way to greater risk potential for these hacks. As a result, cybersecurity has become a necessity, especially for businesses with confidential information like law firms. The majority of firms, however, refuse… Continue reading Here’s Why Your Law Firm SERIOUSLY Needs A Better Cyber Defense Strategy
NEW Malware Report: You Could Have DNSMessenger Stored In Your Computer’s Memory
According to Talos, Cisco’s independent threat research group, a new malware known as DNSMessenger has now stored itself in computers throughout the world. The strand of malware uses Microsoft PowerShell scripts to conceal and encrypt itself into the computer’s memory and link directly to the computer’s command & control server using its Domain Name Service… Continue reading NEW Malware Report: You Could Have DNSMessenger Stored In Your Computer’s Memory
Scam of the Week: The Fake Search for Mystery Shoppers
The Fake Search for Mystery Shoppers According to KnowBe4, mystery shopper scams have become increasingly common within the past week. With this scam, cybercriminals target potential mystery shoppers, or “people hired to shop at a particular store and report on the shopping experience for purposes of quality control.” Unlike most email scams, this hoax seems very… Continue reading Scam of the Week: The Fake Search for Mystery Shoppers
Hacker Mind Breach: The Strategies of Today’s Most Successful Cybercriminals
Last week, KnowBe4 conducted a survey of 70 professional hackers to determine the best strategies used by today’s most successful cybercriminals. Shockingly, no matter which strategy these hackers used to compromise a target, over 50 percent were successful within six hours of beginning the hack. The majority of surveyed hackers reported that they seldom encountered a system… Continue reading Hacker Mind Breach: The Strategies of Today’s Most Successful Cybercriminals