The Internet has significantly transformed people's lives, but ransomware attacks have made it a dangerous place. Today, cybercriminals have devised new strategies to execute cybercrimes. Ransomware, which refers to malicious software that locks your computer and hinders you from accessing your data until you pay a ransom, has become a significant threat to information stored […]
Statistics indicate that approximately 60% of employees in the United States are working from home due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This has created problems for employers due to the increase in cyberattacks. With businesses rapidly deploying remote systems and networks to support employees working from home, hackers are taking advantage of increased security vulnerability […]
Data backup is not something that most people consider to be important. Think of it as an insurance policy for everything your business needs to survive. We actually offer data backups as a service, but their importance is often overlooked. Here are the top five reasons you should use a backup copy. #1: Audits, Archives, […]
As COVID-19 caused havoc on many industries worldwide in 2020, cybersecurity becomes another issue facing businesses. We are living in an era when cybersecurity trends are part of technological advancement. Now that we are in 2021, our reliance on technology is still on; hence, our network's threat still exists. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing workers […]
If you use a certain Echo or Ring device, do you know that it could be sharing your network bandwidth and data with other users right now? A brand-new concept in shared public networks has been launched by Amazon to extend the capabilities of its IoT devices. It’s being done by taking bandwidth from networks […]
A new security standard has been gaining popularity because it combats both Zero-day malware and insider threats by taking a “trust no one” approach. This security policy is called Zero Trust. 2020 saw an unprecedented number of cyberattacks on all vectors, from ransomware to IoT attacks. The FBI reported a 400% increase in cybercrime reports during the […]
Small health care providers, such as private practices and dental offices, can sometimes get intimidated by the thought of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability compliance and what that means. Failure to comply with HIPAA guidelines can mean higher fines in the case of a breach of protected health information (PHI). The regulation uses a sliding scale, […]
During the midst of the pandemic as more organizations were rapidly moving to cloud productivity tools, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) put out an alert to warn users of rapid Microsoft 365 deployments. The issue found was that companies were migrating to the cloud platform quickly due to pandemic-related lockdown orders and were often not putting […]
They say the only constant is change, and that’s never been more true than when you’re dealing with technology. Operating systems, hardware, and software continue to evolve, making it necessary to upgrade and leave behind tools and cloud solutions that you may have been using for years. One of the long-time browsers that have been a mainstay […]
If you’re a business owner in Houston or anywhere else, beyond the normal end-of-the-year things on your mind, you’re most likely already looking ahead to your 2020 taxes. Because there are only a few more weeks left in 2020, it’s important to consider any purchase you may want to make that can be used for […]
