How hackers use phishing emails in ransomware attacks
Phishing attacks work because people like to click on things. Hackers carefully tailor attacks to their victims by collecting publicly available personal information about them and playing to their sense of urgency to get a response. The attackers only need one person within your organization to click on the link or open an attachment. A […]
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Are you at risk for a Cyber Attack?
6 best practices to secure your business You can’t go long without seeing another headline about a cyber-security breach impacting a high-profile company. In recent years, cybercriminals have gotten their hands on millions of social insurance numbers, passwords, company trade secrets, and more. Security breaches have increased 67% over the past five years and companies […]
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Small / medium sized businesses are the most vulnerable to ransomware right now
For as much media attention ransomware is getting with large-scale cyber-attacks, it appears that many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have failed to embrace the idea that they are ransomware targets. After all, why target an SMB when Fortune 500 companies have much deeper pockets? It appears when it comes to small businesses the sentiment […]
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Microsoft Exchange Hack. What You Need to Know
Protect your organization against vaccine-related phishing emails using these tactics. Ensure your policies and software can protect you.
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Phishing Emails Related to COVID-19 Vaccines on the Rise
Phishing campaigns that use the COVID-19 vaccination as bait are becoming more popular in recent months. In the same way that a year ago threat actors capitalized on the start of the global pandemic with coronavirus-related phishing attacks, cybercriminals are now trying to leverage the vaccine to steal money, credentials, and personal information. The FBI […]
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5 Misconceptions about Cybersecurity and your Business
Cybersecurity is one of the hardest variables to control as an IT provider in a business environment, as user error becomes more prevalent across businesses everywhere. Unfortunately, many SMBs who work with managed service providers like Partek (MSPs) assume they are safe and protected and are therefore not taking proper precautions. As an IT professional […]
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What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?
What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? Business email compromise (BEC), sometimes known as email account compromise (EAC), is one of the most financially damaging online crimes, and also one of the most common. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business, both personal and professional. In a BEC […]
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Partek Supported Remote Access (WFH) Solutions
There are a variety of methods you can use to access your business I.T .systems remotely, however, not all of them are secure or provide the same level of security. Below is a list of best practices for remotely accessing your corporate I.T. systems if you are in a work from home situation: 1. Enforce […]
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New Ransomware Variant Disguises itself as “Windows Update” attachment
Important Security Update: A well-known variant of Ransomware known as the ‘Emotet botnet‘ has changed the way it’s distributing its payload. Recent reports from the Cyber-security world indicate it has begun to use a new malicious attachment that pretends to be a message from Windows Update telling you to upgrade Microsoft Word. Emotet has been […]
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COVID-19 Resources
To assist fellow business owners and executives, whether clients or not, we’ve put together the most relevant information to help navigate this unprecedented event from a business perspective. You’ll find resources on working remotely, avoiding COVID-19 based scams, and keeping your business operating during this crisis. We’ll continue to update the resources found on this […]
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How Businesses Can Securely Work From Home
Setting Your Business up to Work from Home Securely (Note: This article is being updated constantly. Check back for more.) As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, many businesses are assessing how they can prioritize their employee safety and still maintain regular business operations. One solution many businesses are turning to is recommending employees […]
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Threat Thursday: How a Spear Phishing Attack Works
Spear Phishing is becoming one of the most proliferating email-borne threats.
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Use Better Passwords. It Will Make Your Tech Happy.
There are articles released every year about bad password choices that everyday users make, and they make IT Tech’s cringe every time they read them. Why are bad passwords such bad news for IT techs? Simple. As IT experts, it’s their job to ensure the security of the business-related data contained on networks. Best practices […]
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Why Layered Security is the New ‘Anti-Virus’
Traditional Anti-Virus alone is no longer adequate in protecting your endpoints from the latest online threats. With the emergence of Ransomware and other network cripling threats, it’s become more important than ever to ensure that every facet of your technology infrastructure is protected. The theory of layered security is simple in that a single layer […]
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Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is Cyber Security Awareness month, an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security. We’ve listed 5 best practices to help keep your business safe…
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