Are you tired of getting spam emails? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people receive spam emails every day. These intrusions can be more than bothersome; they can pose genuine threats. Here is how to stop spam emails. 5 Spam Countermeasures 1. Empower Your Existing Email Filter Most email providers have built-in spam filters…
Category Archives: IT Cybersecurity
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How To Stop Spam Emails: 5 Effective Strategies
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Ransomware: The New Normal for Businesses
As the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats that businesses face in the form of cybercrime. The days of relying solely on preventive measures to safeguard your network and data are long gone. With the surge in ransomware attacks, business email compromise, and password exfiltration, cybercriminals have become more adept at breaching even the…
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Strengthening Password Security
In today’s high-frequency cyber-attack landscape, protecting your passwords is paramount for strong cyber security. Recent concerns and data breaches have brought password managers into the spotlight. LastPass, a popular password manager, faced scrutiny due to a breach that raised questions about their security. While it is a valid concern, abandoning password managers entirely is not…
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Phishing: The #1 Cyberattack
Phishing is a type of online scam where cybercriminals send fake emails, text messages, or phone calls that look like they’re from legitimate sources like banks or government agencies. Their goal is to trick you into sharing personal information such as your passwords, credit card numbers, or Social Security info. To make matters worse, it…
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Data Backup: Myths vs. Reality
Does your organization have backups? Many may quickly respond with an affirmative response, but they may subscribe to myths about backups. Someone may say, “Back up their critical infrastructure, check that box, and move on.” When choosing a backup solution, method, and configuration, it’s crucial to make the right considerations. Critical Foundation: Separation of Control…
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Security Awareness Training: Users = Weakest Link in Cybersecurity
The weakest link in your information security chain is your users. Your employees, your team, and your family are the primary targets of cyberattacks. They are the ones who are most likely to click on a malicious link, open an infected attachment, or give away their passwords. That’s why security awareness training is so important….
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The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
The increasing regulatory and cybersecurity compliance requirements for information technology have made it difficult for organizations to do business with government agencies. The federal government has been particularly focused on cybersecurity for nearly 20 years, and many contracts now explicitly require specific cybersecurity practices. Some of this language is vague, while other contracts are more…
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Data Security & Tech Recycling
The rise of ransomware attacks targeting small and medium businesses has made data security a top priority for IT leaders. While there are many security products available to protect and detect threats, one simple but often overlooked mitigation tactic is proper tech recycling policies. When disposed of improperly, old IT equipment can pose a security…
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The Big Business of Ransomware
Ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and costly challenges in the world of cybercrime. With major companies like Nvidia, Toyota, and SpiceJet falling prey to ransomware attacks, the threat has escalated to new heights. Even entire countries, like Costa Rica, have faced crippling consequences due to these malicious attacks. As the landscape…
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Best Line of Defense Against Business Email Compromises
The Cost of Business Email Compromise In May of 2022, the FBI published a report stating that Business Email Compromises account for over $43 Billion in losses Internationally. In the “2022 State of Email Security Report” from Mimecast, a polling of 1400 organizations showed that 96% of the participants had experienced targeted phishing attacks with…