Consider this recent headline from The Epoch Times: Hackers Stole Nearly 26 Million User Login Credentials For Sites Like Amazon, Google, Facebook. The article details that the thefts went on for two years. Folks, this is cyber warfare and we are in the thick of it right now. “I Am Your Enemy, The First One […]
The Headaches Of A Business Getting Hacked Are Many
I have heard business owners say, “You keep saying I’m going to get hacked. I can only worry about that so much if it is inevitable.” That hurts, and I have to remind you all—nope, nope, and nope. Yes, the likelihood of your business getting hacked is high. Yes, you should do everything you can […]
“Liability” Is An Action Word, Not Just A Concept
“Liability” Is An Action Word, Not Just A Concept Teaching our children right from wrong has always been a major responsibility for parents, I believe. Once our precious little toddlers reach a certain age, it is time for the often painful (and often loud) practice of showing how “actions have consequences.” Understanding individual accountability for […]
Oops! They Did It Again . . .
Confidence is that feeling you have right before you know all the facts, yes? I know you know that you should regularly and religiously teach your staff, your employees, about dangerous emails and to never click on an unknown sender’s attachment. And yet—2020 was a windfall year for cybercriminals. There was an 85% increase in […]
Why Be a Victim If You Can Take Steps to Avoid It?
You’ve seen the headlines about the enormous hack on the U.S. government—departments from Homeland to Treasury? This is a triumph for the bad guys. All MSP companies (managed IT services) were warned starting in late summer that the weeks around our contentious election would be dangerous ones. And they have been dangerous. But it brings […]
From My Common Sense Notebook: Cut Down on Reactive IT Calls
Reactive IT is when something unforeseen happens and you must call your computer guys to fix it. Quick reaction time is a must for IT management. Like in a medical office, there usually is an amount of time built into each day to handle emergencies. When these occasions arise, however, it brings some level of […]
Cybersecurity Vigilance: Top Of The List These Next Weeks
On October 15, Bloomberg reported that “almost 2000 Robinhood Markets accounts were compromised in a recent hacking spree that siphoned off customer funds.” Robinhood Markets had already announced that “customers had been struck by cyber-criminals who gained access by breaching personal email accounts outside of Robinhood.” Such a crazy time right now. For business owners, […]
Twitter Hack—My Case In Point Exactly
I’m old enough to remember when Twitter was a social media platform mostly for teens and celebrities. In the last few years it has become one of the most immediate sources for news and views from around the world. Yesterday several of the most followed Twitter accounts were hacked and a ballsy bitcoin scam was […]
Empower Your Employees To Help Protect Your Business
In a survey by Wombat Security Technologies, more than 30% of employees didn’t even know what phishing or malware was. It would be worth your time to have an informal survey of your own employees to see what your percentage might be. This statistic alone should be enough to explain the value of empowering your […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Training For Employees and Executives
When you decide to educate your employees and your executives on how to recognize and prevent cyber attacks, you are taking a major step to protect your business network. New scams are reported every day. Some people keep up with new hack angles, some don’t hear about them until it’s too late. Aptica, your local […]