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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.From Infosec : Addressing Russian Cyber Security Threats
From our cyber security awareness training partner Infosec, here's a video with some common sense advice on dealing with possible cyber attacks: Infosec : Addressing Russian Cyber Security Threats
Why Training Your Employees to Recognize Cyber-Security Threats Is More Important Than Ever
Recently, every user at a customer of ours received an email like the one below. (Names have been changed.) Hi, Jane Kindly send me a mobile number I can reach you on.Regards, Susan S. Doe Executive Director at [Jane's Employer] Of course, this...
BEWARE: Apple Maps Registration is NOT Affiliated with Apple!!
If you receive an email soliciting registration for Apple Maps, know that the company sending this email has nothing to do with Apple. It’s a scam to get you to pay for something you can do yourself (or have an intern do) – register your business with Apple Maps. The...
How to Avoid Ransomware
Our partner Keeper Security has published this article on avoiding ransomware. Below, we summarize the main points and discuss how we can help you take these steps. Perform regular system backups in case data is damaged by ransomware or other disaster. We offer full...
Women’s Rights Information Center Spring Dinner Fundraiser
Our friends at Women's Rights Information Center are having their annual Spring Dinner Fundraiser on May 24th in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Learn more about how you can support this great organization with sponsorship opportunities and event tickets.
From Computer World: You Can’t Keep Quiet When You’re Hacked Anymore
If your business is in one of 16 critical infrastructure sectors, a new law will require that you advise the government if you've been successfully attacked. You must report hacks within 72 hours of the discovery of an incident, and 24 hours if you make a ransomware...
Lloyd’s Cybersecurity Insurance Will No Longer Pay for State-Sponsored Attacks
Insurers are becoming increasingly aware of the costs of cybersecurity claims. Expect your coverage to become increasingly limited. While cybersecurity insurance is critical to your business, it cannot and should not be the only step you take to protect your company...
A Surprising Save Thanks to Backup for Microsoft 365
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...
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...
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