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Combating Credential Stuffing – Credential Theft
Recent cyber attacks have put businesses across the country on edge. Ransomware attacks like that in Borger last summer, are just one type of cyber attacks businesses may face. We are especially concerned about the rise in login-credential related attacks, also known as credential stuffing. There has been a 450 percent increase in these attacks…
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Business Holiday Cyber Security Tips to Know
During the holiday season, companies are the most vulnerable to cyber attacks because they’re often understaffed and lack adequate resources dedicated to business cyber security. You should take steps now to secure your company’s IT network before a holiday disaster strikes. Follow these seven cyber security tips to ensure your business stays protected from online…
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Celebrating the Holidays With Remote Teams
The holiday season is nearly upon us and what a bright time (it’s the right time) of year to show gratitude toward your virtual or hybrid teams. All it takes is a little holiday magic and your remote work tools to celebrate the holidays with them. Whether you use Google Meet, Teams, Slack or Zoom,…
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M&A Integrations: How to Ensure a Smooth Transition
IT leadership plays a key role during a merger, acquisition or dissolution. Unfortunately, internal IT staff often have little to no experience with M&A integrations or the post-merger blending of IT infrastructures. This makes it challenging to stay ahead of tech hurdles and anticipate future issues. The right IT support partner can help. Why Successful…
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Social Media Security: Avoid This Social Engineering Ploy
Social media security is about far more than protecting your password. It’s about being aware and careful about what information you share online. Consider this innocent post found recently on Facebook: Isn’t this a nice sentiment? If you’re a pet lover and have lost one, you’ll probably comment without thinking. Look at all these people…
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What Microsoft 365 Shared Responsibility Means for Your Cloud Security
You’ve probably heard the term “shared responsibility model” but weren’t quite sure what it meant for your business. For cloud services like Microsoft 365, shared responsibility means that the provider (Microsoft) takes care of some specific areas, while the rest is the user or customer. The most critical item on your plate? Cloud security. Not…
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Azure vs AWS Cloud Architecture: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Microsoft’s Azure and Amazon’s AWS (Amazon Web Service) are the leading business cloud providers. When it comes to comparing Azure vs AWS, there are many similarities between the two and likewise, many differences. This article will describe both pros and cons to help you understand which cloud services are right for your company. What Are…
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Trend Alert: Crypto Mining on Company Servers
There is a new cyber security risk trending: crypto mining on company servers. This trend involves either an insider or malicious software using your company server to mine Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. A vulnerability assessment can determine if this is happening at your company. Here are more details on this disturbing trend. Crypto Mining Defined…
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Next Generation Antivirus: Why Endpoint Protection Alone Is Not Enough
Once upon a time, we thought if we had antivirus software on our computers we were safe. Then came more comprehensive endpoint protection (EPP) that used that same antivirus to monitor all the devices on your network, including computers, mobile devices, servers and IoT devices. Now even that is not enough. What businesses today need…
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