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Guards Up: Stop Cyber-Criminals From Preying On Your Business

Cyber-criminals are counting on you letting your guard down during this global coronavirus pandemic – Here’s how to stop them by keeping your guards up.

The world is slowing down during this COVID-19 pandemic. Wall Street is being hit hard. People are no longer going out. We’re told to quarantine or self-isolate and not engage in groups.

You can bet there’s one group that’s not slowing down at all. In fact, they’re probably working overtime while the rest of us have our lives turned upside down. Cyber-criminals and hackers know there’s no better time to strike than during a global crisis.

While you are distracted and spending your time trying to make sense of this new normal, they are finding new ways into your IT network so they can steal data and passwords, compromise your clients’ private information and even demand large ransoms.

Cyber-crime is already on the rise and is expected to cause $6 TRILLION in damages by 2021! But, if history repeats itself, hackers will be out in full force throughout this coronavirus scare. We fully expect in the upcoming weeks that headlines will change from stories about COVID-19 to accounts of a frenzy of cyber-attacks on corporations and small businesses.

Here are solutions you can implement now to keep your guards up and help protect your business data, money and productivity: (more…)

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November 27, 2020

Managed Firewall / Managed Security / Mobile Technology / Networking / Tech Tips for Business Owners

Wireless Router: How To Protect Your Office And Home Wi-Fi Network

Did you know that a wireless router can be the biggest security risk at your office?

In our region, thousands of companies use a cheap wireless router to protect their network. They don’t realize that hackers and malware can often bypass them and hurt the business.

What would a few days of network outage cost you? What would happen if your customer data was stolen? If you rely on a cheap wireless router, then these problems may be just a click away.

You should never use a router to protect your network. However, if you are stuck with one, the following steps may help limit your risk.

Steps to secure your wireless router

You can find many of the settings described below by logging into your router’s settings page. (more…)

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March 13, 2020

Managed Firewall / Managed Security / Small Business / Tech Tips for Business Owners / Technology Advisor

Your Small Business or Organization Is A Big Target For Cyber Crime

Protect your business from being a target for cyber crime before it’s too late.

Small business owners used to have to watch for thieves who worked at night and carried a crowbar. Today, they are under attack by criminals on computers that are thousands of miles away.

Many attacks on small businesses are done with malware. First, the malicious software lands on a computer at the business. Then it quietly gathers data, such as credit card information, and sends it secretly to thieves over the internet.

Once a thief has the data, he can quickly turn it into cash. He can sell it on the black market, or he can make purchases and phony credit cards. The end result is the same: the business’ bank accounts are emptied, and the thief never even sees the building.

Your Business Or Organization Is A Target

The news headlines are filled with cyber attacks on big retailers. But small businesses are far more likely to be hacked. Why? Because most have almost no network security. They are an easy payday or what Kevin Fream calls “easy prey” for cyber thieves. (more…)

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December 19, 2019