I use the Notes feature of Microsoft 365 in Outlook all the time. I love how easy it is to throw large amounts of ideas and information into a note on the fly, to be dealt with later. I don't have to remember a file path to where I'm saving, or even choose a specific...
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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.
Ransomware Attacks Reached All-Time High at End of 2020
From our friends at Rue Insurance: "Ransomware attacks spiked in 2020 as the chaos of COVID-19, combined with the transition to remote work, provided an abundance of opportunities for cybercriminals." Business interruption losses arising from these attacks were...
Using a WD My Book Live? Make Sure It’s Backed Up!
Many users of WD's NAS (network attached storage) device called "My Book Live" have recently discovered that their device has been factory reset and their data irretrievably deleted. WD is investigating whether a security vulnerability has allowed hackers to...
Cyber Security Insurance Alone Will Not Protect You From Hackers
Ransomware claims have increased over 300 percent in the past year. Cyber security insurance is going to become more expenses and harder to get as insurers try to protect themselves from big losses. Are you using multi factor authentication? If not, you might not be...
We Can’t Completely Protect You From Hackers: One Step Only You Can Take
Yes, you read that headline right. There is one part of the security puzzle that you must complete. We can't do it for you. Cloud VPNs, managed antivirus, firewalls, DNS protection, spam filtering, 2 Factor Authentication, password managers.... With all these tools,...
Amazon Intends to Share your Internet with the Public via Echo
As if Amazon doesn't have enough info about us already, here's an article detailing how Amazon plans to share your internet service with your neighbors, without your explicit permission....
Annual Data Breach Report: Phishing, Ransomware and Malware Up From Last Year
Verizon's 2021 Data Breach Report found that hacking activity has increased in 2021. The report indicates that social engineering attacks and password hacks continue to grow in popularity among hackers. Ask us how we can help protect your employees from these...
Why We Don’t Let Users Choose Their Own Passwords, and How to Make it Easy to Enter Your Passwords Anyway
Here's a scenario many of our users experience. We set up a new email or Windows login, and we securely send you ("you" in this case is the user) your password. It's an ugly password. Too many random letters and numbers. You want to replace it with that...
From the Times: Global Chip Shortage Is Making Industries Sweat
Due to the critical chip shortage caused by the pandemic, we advise placing your new hardware orders as early as possible. Rising chip prices mean we should all expect to pay more for servers, desktops and laptops for the foreseeable future....
From NCSC: The Rise of Ransomware – Company is Attacked by the Same Hackers TWICE!
This blog post from Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre discusses why, when it comes to a ransomware attack, it’s critical to treat the cause, not just the symptoms. A victim of a ransomware attack paid cyber criminals millions to restore their data. They were...