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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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Form our friends at Lakeland Bank, timely information on spotting text message scams.
If you receive an email purportedly from Microsoft about storage space, don’t click any links in the message. Most likely, it’s a scam. If you click a link and enter your Microsoft password, you’ve almost certainly handed your password over to a hacker. If this...
As businesses and nonprofits become increasingly dependent on technology, the threat of cyber attacks is everywhere. In response, many businesses have wisely turned to cyber insurance to help protect themselves from the financial and reputational damage that a cyber...