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Cybersecurity Practices You Might Not Be Using

Many small and mid-size businesses must protect their assets from various threats. This includes cyber threats, which are often underestimated. More companies need to start learning about potential dangers and how to implement the best cybersecurity practices. A tough cybersecurity policy can make network infrastructure more secure and employees less likely to be targeted in online attacks. Even better, a robust cybersecurity architecture isn’t as expensive as many business owners believe. Cybersecurity Overview Cybersecurity is [...]

By eomanager|2023-10-10T17:21:19+00:00October 26th, 2022|cyber attack, cyber crime, OIT|0 Comments

6 Ways to Spot a Phishing Email in 2022

Phishing emails are used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It happens when a hacker, pretending to be someone familiar, tricks their victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message and clicking on a malicious link. This typically leads to the installation of malware, shutting down access to data as part of a ransomware attack or the revealing of sensitive information. Phishing attacks account for more than 80% [...]

By Karen Morgan|2021-12-30T15:06:07+00:00December 30th, 2021|cyber crime|0 Comments

Cybercrime and the Holidays

Beware: Cybercriminals Won’t Be Taking Time Off During the Holidays The holiday season is upon us. During this time of year, we typically enjoy time off due to businesses closing in observance of the holidays. Many of us maximize time off by adding a well-deserved break in the form of PTO or vacation days around these closures. However, this casual, festive approach at the end of the year doesn’t apply to everyone. There is a [...]

By Julie Italiano|2020-12-01T19:12:37+00:00December 4th, 2020|cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, internet security, scams, Security, strong passwords|0 Comments

How to Avoid a Print Security Data Breach

Print security breaches happen more often than you may think. Endpoints are a key target and print devices are not getting enough attention in the enterprise’s IT security strategy. Only 30% of IT professionals recognize printers as a high security risk, according to a May 2018 Spiceworks survey. And yet 59% of organizations have reported a print-related data loss in the past year, according to a 2019 Quocirca analysis and trend report. Cyber threats targeted [...]

By Julie Italiano|2020-11-10T15:12:10+00:00July 1st, 2020|cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, information security, network security, printers, Security|0 Comments

Data Security Leaks Prove Costly

Data security leaks come in all shapes and sizes. Many are malicious, whereas others are the result of human error. Regardless of the source or intent, data leaks can be tremendously detrimental to businesses. Consider these findings when assessing just how important data protection actually is:Malicious intent is on the rise. Previously, most data leaks resulted from human error or system glitches. According to Ponemon Institute’s 2015 "Cost of Data Breach Study", 47% of data [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2018-06-27T17:06:25+00:00August 4th, 2017|business continuity, criminal attack, cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, ransomware|0 Comments

Have you taken the time to plan for the worst?

Everyone likes to think their business is immune from natural disasters—like fire or flood — or cyber-attacks like ransomware. But the truth is, many businesses are dangerously unprotected and many business owners are misinformed about their backups and more importantly their disaster recovery capabilities. "Without an iron-clad backup and recovery plan, your business is at risk. 75% of small and midsize businesses rank data loss as the most significant risk to their business.” – Applied [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2023-02-14T13:07:18+00:00March 21st, 2017|backup, cyber attack, cyber crime, disaster recovery, downtime, IT assessment, natural disaster, recovery plan, risk, risk assessment|0 Comments

Ransomware Will Reign Again This Year

Ransomware is the latest evolution in cyber threats and malicious Internet schemes. Last year, more businesses were struck by ransomware than ever before, and that trend is expected to continue. As a result, it’s essential for all professionals to learn more about ransomware and how to defend your company. What is ransomware? Ransomware is a program that infiltrates a computer system and restricts access to the system or certain files. The software encrypts data so [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2020-08-17T13:43:46+00:00February 8th, 2017|computer security, cryptolocker, cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, encryption, IT security, IT services, IT solutions, IT support, protect your data, protect your files, ransomware|0 Comments

Are You Protected Against Hackers?

With so much of our personal data out there thanks to ecommerce and social networking, it’s no wonder hackers and cyber criminals are able to help themselves to our information, which can have catastrophic results. Hacking can lead to such quagmires as identity theft, scams, theft, and file destruction. Is your personal and business data safe?What can you do to protect your personal and company data against hackers and cyber crime? Make it Strong – [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2016-05-05T14:49:00+00:00May 5th, 2016|back up, cyber crime, Data security, facebook, file destruction, hacker, hackers, identity theft, protect, scams, Security|0 Comments