What a week. The stock markets tanked on Monday. The Chinese real estate giant Evergrande may default on some of its $300 billion (with a “b”) dollars of debt. This collapse would ripple across the globe. Here I am in northeastern Indiana, but I don’t for a moment think that this won’t affect me. After […]
Was Your Apple iPhone Hacked In The Recent Breach?
Recently it was discovered that an Apple iPhone can be hacked without any direct user assistance. Normally malware can be inserted into a device if the user has been tricked into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. This fresh new hell, called a zero-click hack, takes advantage of flaws in your device. Since […]
A Last Run At 2021
What is it about September? Kids go back to school and families settle into a routine that usually lasts at least 9 months. With or without the reminder of Halloween merchandise already on display, we start to look ahead to major traditional holidays. For me, it always also feels like a second chance, a last […]
Aptica’s Zero-Trust Platform Has Already Proved Its Value
Last week I told you that Aptica had made the decisive move to provide a Zero-Trust security platform for all of our customers. Zero-Trust means that even if malware gets to your network, the new platform will not allow it to attach to anything or to make changes to your network. We are notified that […]
Get Back To Why It All Started
I’ve come to appreciate that everyone’s individual story is so interesting. Especially in business, I like to know why and how someone got into the business they are in. I always heard growing up, “it takes all kinds to make a world.” With the increase of news sources and social media, we now have perhaps […]
Aptica Makes A Bold Move To Stop Cybercrime
I am so pleased to have good news about fighting cybercrime. Aptica LLC is making a bold move to better protect our clients from destructive and costly hacks. Over the last several months Aptica has observed persistent and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks that have compromised organizations through the exploitation of software. Given the increase of attacks, […]
Who Should Pay For Your Losses After A Hack?
America has become a very litigious society. “So, sue me!” used to be a joke line. Now it’s not funny anymore. Cybersecurity breaches have real costs; they always have had real costs. Now that our collective awareness of these costs has been heightened, the scramble to pinpoint, blame, and punish the source of the cost […]
What Happened To Honesty As A Pillar Of Good Business?
I am proud of my small town, upper-midwestern upbringing. I grew up hearing “a man’s word is his bond.” I always took that to mean if you can’t deliver, then don’t promise it. A handshake was a good as a written contract. If you fail, you should recognize it and own it. Look for another […]
Cyber Warfare? We Are In The Thick Of It Right Now—
“From Now On The Enemy Is More Clever Than You. From Now On The Enemy Is Stronger Than You. From Now On You Are Always About To Lose.” If you aren’t sure how well-protected your network is, Aptica offers free assessments. We also spend time walking you through what you can expect from a premium […]
You, Too, Can Fight The War Against Hackers
.ry year I am touched by the ceremonies honoring the heroes who were a part of the D-Day military campaign against Hitler. This year marked 77 years since the June 6 Allied invasion of France. We were fighting on foreign shores to protect our treasured way of life at home. I always take a moment […]