Blog

In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we work, providing a plethora of tools and resources to help us accomplish more in less time. Using technology to improve business efficiency has become an essential strategy for organizations looking to stay competitive and innovative in today’s global market.

Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over $250,000 worth of ads for their online gambling site via their account and removed the rightful owner as the admin, causing the firm’s entire Facebook account to be shut down.

The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial institutions and cryptocurrency wallets.

The cyber security and fraud detection company ThreatFabric has called this one of the most advanced and dangerous Android malware variants they’ve seen.

Healthcare delivery has undergone a seismic shift with the advent of telemedicine, bringing an unprecedented level of convenience to patients and healthcare workers alike. However, as we embrace the benefits of telemedicine, we must also address the pressing need to ensure the same level of privacy and security in the digital realm as in traditional healthcare settings.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), presented by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and this year marks its 20th anniversary. It’s the time of year when everyone, businesses and individuals alike, are encouraged to protect their digital assets and privacy and learn new tips for protecting themselves from emerging threats.

Have you started business planning for 2024? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter strong and mapping out your plan to ramp things up in the new year. One area that small business owners often skip over when creating their new year strategy is cyber security planning.

The holiday season is in full swing, which means so are the cybercriminals! While you’re making holiday gift lists, they’re plotting and scheming new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers. Holiday phishing scams have become an all-too-common threat, targeting customers to steal personal information, financial data and even identities.

One of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients calling our office is “What do you guys charge for your IT services?”

While price certainly needs to be one consideration, it’s extremely important you make an informed decision and choose the right IT services company instead of using price as the main deciding factor.

“That won’t happen to me” is something many business owners say when discussing cyberscams and the need for adequate protections for their business, but these days it’s getting to be a really, really stupid statement that you definitely don’t want your clients, employees and banker to hear.

Cyberattacks, power outages, and natural disasters can all lead to extensive data loss. While losing a few megabytes of data may sound inconsequential, think about how terabytes of lost data can affect your business. The most common scenario is that operations grind to a halt for several hours as everyone tries to redo the hours of lost work.