As the face of digital threats continues to evolve, businesses have been seeking help from MSSPs to guide their managed security services. With 77% of organizations not having a cybersecurity response plan, those who continue to ignore cyber threats are left vulnerable without outsourced help. Knowing which MSSP to use and what services are needed isn’t always easy,...
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Don’t Fall for This PayPal Invoice Scam
Be careful about a PayPal invoice scam that has been showing up in personal and business email accounts. It combines a fake payment request using PayPal’s legitimate invoice tool and uses the “seller note to customer” section to offer a fraudulent help desk number. The scam is designed to target people who might pay upfront or call the number listed. This latest scam...
8 Tips for Protecting Your Digital Assets
In today’s digital world, digital assets are increasingly becoming a vital part of people’s day-to-day lives. With 41% of businesses in the digital transformation process, that reliance is expected to continue growing. Whether accessed from home or at a workplace, digital assets can range from financial data and sensitive documents to photos and account passwords....
The Importance of Routine Software Patching
Routine software patching is an important step to keeping computers working and secure. Developers are constantly fixing problems, finding vulnerabilities, and adding new features that improve the user experience. Receiving those updates requires systems to be patched. Finding time to make those updates isn’t always easy, and many businesses don’t prioritize it. Once a...
Are Your Passwords Secure Enough?
As technology has become a daily part of most people’s lives, password security has been taken for granted. People get busy with their lives and jobs, making it tempting to use simple passwords that are quick to use and easy to remember. Nobody thinks they’ll become the victim of a cyberattack. If no harm has been done so far, it’s natural to assume that your passwords...
How Cybersecurity Awareness Can Help Protect Your Business
Cybersecurity awareness is an ongoing challenge for many businesses. It can feel like an arms race, as every new security solution has led to hackers developing ways to bypass them. Companies reported an average of 31% more attacks in 2021 than in 2020, meaning the frequency of online crime is also trending upward. Even small businesses are being targeted, making cyber...
Enterprise IT Security: The Key to Keeping You Safe
Digital threats have been a growing concern for many businesses, especially as more industries embrace remote work. The number of ransomware attacks increased by 92.7% in 2021 compared to the previous year. What started as an uncommon malware for blackmailing smaller dollar amounts, has become one of many disruptive threats. With projected ransomware damages reaching $20...
How Integrated IT Solutions Can Help Your Business
With technology usage shifting, some business owners are struggling to keep up with all the changes. 74% of small to midsize businesses think effective use of technology is vital to growth. However, using technology effectively is not always that simple. IT problems can unexpectedly appear, and it can be challenging to judge the right strategy, prioritization, or...
Top 15 Benefits of Managed IT Services
When running a business, information technology (IT) can be complex, time-consuming, and essential. However finding, hiring, and training qualified staff and getting the right managed IT services has become more difficult than ever. With long hiring periods due to the specialization of the role, 41% of companies cite a talent shortage as the biggest obstacle to adopting...
9 Habits to Improve Your Cybersecurity
Online threats are at an all-time high, making healthy cybersecurity habits more important than ever. According to a report by Risk Based Security, there were 28,695 vulnerabilities disclosed in 2021. They noted that even with resource prioritization, patching all those in one year is unrealistic. Not only are vulnerabilities more frequent, but APWG’s Q4 report showed...