Okay, I get it, the Dark Web has a very ominous name. Good for a click-bait title. However, what I am referencing is the risk that the Dark Web poses to your…
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An interesting topic was brought to my attention recently. I’d like to take a moment to thank those who provide feedback for this blog. It is always appreciated when our clients provide…
By now you have probably heard about the recent ransomware outbreak. If not, you can read about it here. Are you protected? If you are an N-Care managed services client, yes. Nexxtep…
Anyone who has ever had their computer locked up – and a message displayed asking them for payment to unlock it – is familiar with ransomware. For home users, the threat is…
Ransomware is one of most destructive forms of malicious software, as it can be extremely difficult to remove. Infected computers and devices can be hijacked by cybercriminals, who then demand money to…
Enterprise cybersecurity is a classic “Red Queen Race.” Not only must a business adopt measures to counteract the current strategies of hackers in a timely manner, they must also regularly employ…
The Wall Street Journal recently wrote an article on “Password Hacking Forces Big Tech Companies to Act.” The article briefly touches on the recent breaches for social media accounts for Facebook, Twitter,…
Whether it’s a doctor’s office or accounting firm, having an email address is an essential part of any business. Aside from being a great way to keep in touch with your employees…
Ransomware is not a new threat, but it’s getting a lot of attention lately. This is because of the increase in the amount and severity of attacks. More and more, hackers are…
What is Social Engineering? “Human hacking” or social engineering, in the context of information security, is the psychological manipulation of people in order to gain access to confidential information and systems. When…
