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Cyber security resources for small businesses

By on February 2, 2021 in IT Risk and Security, News
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) just launched a new resource page for cybersecurity and small businesses. Small businesses are often the most vulnerable, because the scale and level of planning that hackers use for attacks is hard to defend against.
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Almost half of all calls will be scams by 2019

By on October 31, 2018 in IT Risk and Security, News
New research suggests that nearly 50% of all calls will be scams by early next year. Here's why it's increasing and what you can do to handle them.
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Data Breaches and “credential stuffing”

By on September 22, 2018 in IT Risk and Security, Tips & Advice
Data breaches are occurring at a rate higher than ever, and they’re happening at businesses. In fact, 75% of retailers in the U.S. have been hit in 2018 according to a new report, while last year 50% were hit.
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Facebook scams: the importance of protecting your info

By on June 20, 2018 in IT Risk and Security
Facebook’s mission is to give users “the power to build community and bring the world closer together.” Unfortunately, the social network has also given scammers the ability to become closer to their targets: Facebook users.
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The surprising way you might connect with scammers: LinkedIn

By on July 28, 2017 in IT Risk and Security
Even if you’re a guard dog about your online social media privacy, there’s one place you might have overlooked.
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Protect your business from the latest ransomware attacks

By on June 22, 2017 in IT Risk and Security, Products
Ransomware is the latest internet terror. Use these simple tips to make sure your business doesn't get held hostage.
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Cyber Crime Fighters – the new American heroes

By on June 6, 2017 in IT Risk and Security
Cybercrime isn't always about identity theft or a drained bank account. Did you know pacemakers and insulin pumps are often connected to the internet too? Find out how cyber crime fighters are protecting against the worst!
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IT Security spending increases for 2017

By on February 10, 2017 in IT Risk and Security
With 2017 well underway, many companies are re-working strategies, reallocating resources, and incorporating decisions that have been made for the year. If you work at… more...
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