Digital inclination has brought about a new wave of cybercrime, with cyberattacks increasing at an unprecedented rate. Statistics from Abnormal revealed that phishing had a growth rate of 48% from previous years as of June 2022. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are a common target for cybercriminals, accounting for 43% of cyberattacks in 2019 […]
Category Archives: Cybersecurity
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Feb
Feb
We’ve been told for some time that there are dangers associated to connecting to free public Wi-Fi. What are those dangers? Could they put your data at risk? We’ll look at a few of the most common threats associated with public Wi-Fi, and how to stay protected. MITM Attack One of the biggest dangers with […]
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Nov
Nov
Multifactor Authentication has become a part of our modern world. Its an essential part of a network security plan. However, hackers are using evolving attacks to defeat MFA. Let’s look at some of those attacks and see what can be done to protect against them. What is Multifactor Authentication? “Deploying MFA means you require more […]
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Nov
Nov
In a recent conversation with a business owner, they disclosed that they were going through a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack on their network. There are a lot of email threats out there, but this attack was worse than most. The attackers gained access to their email, monitored activity to see who they corresponded with […]
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Nov
Nov
Most organizations make cybersecurity overly complicated because “you should do it either way.” This is not a valid argument. Business owners have tons of “have to” being thrown at them every day. It’s extremely difficult to cut through the fluff and identify what is critical and what is just nice to have. We take the […]
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Sep
Sep
In the last 24 hours there have been reports online of 2 zero day vulnerabilities that have been detected in Microsoft Exchange Server. These vulnerabilities only apply to On Premise Exchange versions 2013, 2016, and 2019. They do not apply to Microsoft Exchange Online which is part of the Office 365 Suite. What We Know […]
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Sep
Sep
News spread fast about a recent security breach at Eagle Mountain City that may end up costing taxpayers $1.13 Million Dollars. Limited information about the attack is available. There are a lot of things that could have been done to prevent it. What We Know KSL News reported on the breach. EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah– Officials […]
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Sep
Sep
We’ve had a lot of conversations with clients recently that were trying to get covered with Cyber Security Insurance for the first time or going through a renewal. Claims paid out by cyber insurance companies have gone up significantly in the last few years because of ransomware, phishing, and other threats. Insurance companies are getting […]
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Mar
Mar
Moving into 2022, cybersecurity is a hot topic. With hacking and data breaches on the rise, it is more important than ever for individuals and businesses to protect their digital information. You may think phishing is a hacking tool of the past, but hackers and cybercriminals still use phishing and social engineering to steal personal […]
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Mar
Mar
In 2021, cybersecurity continued to be a top concern for businesses and individuals alike. Despite increased awareness and investment in cybersecurity solutions, there were still many high-profile cyberattacks that affected both organizations and individual users. When we see these high-profile attacks on the news, it’s important to use them as case studies so we can […]