Billions of accounts have been exposed due to infostealers. Infostealers are “a form of malicious software that breaches a victim’s device or systems to take sensitive information.” This is one reason why it’s critical that your employees work from company-managed...
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The latest on cyber security, computer support and small business IT from one of New Jersey and New York’s top managed IT service providers.
Reminder: Windows 10 Support Ends Soon. Is Your Organization Ready?
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That may sound far off, but if your company still relies on PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11, the time to act is now. Once support ends, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive...
Best Password Policies and Why You Need a Password Manager to Enforce Them
Strong passwords are critical for cybersecurity, but many users still rely on weak, reused, or easily guessable passwords. While a password policy helps set security standards, humans are often the weakest link. That’s where a password manager is essential. It...
From Todyl: Discussion About the Increase in Zero-Day Attacks
A zero-day threat is a security flaw that hackers exploit before the developer even knows it exists, meaning there’s no fix available yet. This makes zero-day threats especially dangerous. We’re seeing a sharp rise in zero-day threats this year, largely due to rushed...
Microsoft 365: Business Standard or Business Premium?
Choosing between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard can be challenging for business owners and nonprofits. It involves weighing costs and features that, at first glance, may not seem important to your organization. Let's discuss some key features of...
From Forbes: Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths
This easily digestible article explains why, when it comes to cybersecurity, user behavior (the human factor) is as important as passwords, antivirus software, and firewalls. Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths
Why Your Organization Should Have Both Cybersecurity Insurance and Cybersecurity Training
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly prevalent, and organizations face unprecedented challenges in protecting their sensitive data and information. As a result, cybersecurity is a top priority for us in managing our customers' IT. However, cybersecurity...
EndPoint Detection and Response (EDR) Vs. Next Generation AntiVirus
Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV) refers to antivirus solutions that go beyond traditional signature-based detection methods. They often incorporate advanced techniques such as behavioral analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and threat intelligence to...
Ivanti Vulnerability Results in Breach at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
This article from Security Affairs discusses a recent breach at the agency whose mission, ironically, is to strengthen cyber security. Threat actors breached two crucial systems of the US CISA Fortunately, the breach only affected two systems, which would seem to...
Spotting and Reporting SMS scams
Form our friends at Lakeland Bank, timely information on spotting text message scams.