Almost two-thirds of cyber-attacks come in the form of impersonating someone you know or representing a trusted vendor like Amazon, Microsoft, etc. If you are a #SMB owner, when was the last time your staff trained on #cybersecurity awareness and healthy cyber-practices? #MID #ITsupport #MSP

When in doubt, do NOT click! Unless you are confident of the source of the email, it's best not to be curious. Curiosity killed the cat. Pay extra attention to emails that contain the following subject lines: - Request - Follow Up - Urgent/Important #ITsupport #cybersecurity #MID

With two-thirds of businesses experiencing multiple breaches within the last few years, it is paramount to have a multi-layer security stack in place that protects your business from cyber-threats. Like this post, if your organization has a multi-layer #cybersecurity stack protecting your #business. #MID #ITsupport

Accidents are inevitable. Human error is the #1 threat to your #business, and tomorrow the sun will rise. Some things are unavoidable no matter what steps we've taken to prevent such things. Are you a business owner? How confident are you about your backup and recovery plan in the event of a disaster or data breach? You can't run away from this. Cybercriminals are on the hunt, and they need to eat. Don't become prey because you neglected your safety. Let's talk! #MID #I

Studies have shown an uptick in ransomware attacks on small-medium size businesses. There's an attack on a #SMB every 11-seconds, compared to 2019, when it was every 14-seconds. Protect your #business today, not tomorrow. #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity

The top 10 worst passwords: 1. 123456 2. 123456789 3. qwerty 4. password 5. 1234567 6. 12345678 7. 12345 8. Iloveyou 9. 111111 10. 123123 Convenience comes at a cost. Don't trade your data for convenience. Invest in a password manager, or at the least, make it difficult for a hacker to guess your password. #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity

40% of organizations belonging to the financial sector do not have a designated person or department prepared to endure a cyber-attack. If you feel that you are adding to that 40%, we encourage you to give us a call today or visit us online to learn more! #ITsupport #MID #cybersecurity

Healthcare: Attention doctors! In case you didn't know or have forgotten, a HIPAA violation can cost you approximately $1.5M dollars. Is your practice up to date with the latest HIPAA compliance standards? #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity

Manufacturing: This industry is among the highest targeted for cyber-attacks. 71% of breaches were attributed to web applications, vectors, stolen credentials, and cyber espionage. KYB Corp, the largest supplier of OEM automotive equipment was recently attacked by ransomware. As far as we know, it has not yet been paid. The attackers have threatened to release and sell their data on the dark web if the ransom is not paid. The Netwalker ransomware group has earned a reported $

Over half of #SMB experience a data breach of some kind. Unfortunately, for most of these businesses, they do not survive the attack. Here are a few questions to ask to prove whether you're prepared for a cyber-attack? Is your data being consistently backed up? Do you have a plan in place in the event your organization experiences a data breach? Are your data and network being monitored and supported 24/7? If the answer is now, pick up that phone and give us a call or visit u

Monitoring exposed credentials are as important as having ranch available to dip your wings while watching March Madness. Here are some facts: - 39% of adults use similar or the same password for multiple applications. - An average of 28,500 data records are breached per U.S - based company. Get protected today! Tomorrow might be too late. #MID #cybersecurity #ITsupport

COVID is still lingering, and we wanted to shed light on today's biggest #cybersecurity threats. - With over 4.5 billion web pages, there is a threat in every direction. - Since COVID, the internet, including the Dark Web, is 400-500 times bigger. - 57% of content on the Dark Web is illicit material. - The Dark Web is still growing and currently has over 75,000 TB of sensitive data. #MID #ITsupport

Almost two-thirds of consumers have experienced being notified by a company or government agency that a data breach compromised their personal information. As consumers, we need to hold companies that we have entrusted with our transactions and personal data accountable to protecting or sensitive data. #ITsupport #MID #cybersecurity

With two out of three businesses being victims of cyber-crime, we wanted to inform you of the "why" these breaches and hacks have a high success rate. Lack of training - what you do not know makes you vulnerable. Invest in adequate training for your team. Weak passwords - we all struggle here because we like convenience. Convenience comes at a cost like going out of #business. Invest in a password management tool or, at the very least, initiate MFA on all of your applic

A remarkable 1 in 25 branded emails is a phishing attack. Brands that have built a reputable reputation can be used as a weapon for those with ulterior motives. Just because the email says it is from Apple doesn't mean it came from Apple. Deception is a powerful agent; keep your eyes open and pay attention to the details. We suggest investigating the "From" line in an email and making sure it has come from the brand's official URL. #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity Ever

How's your email protection? Can we paint a picture for you? Remember the Battle of Thermopylae? You know - 300 Spartan soldiers against the entire Persian army. The 300 Spartan soldiers are your email protection, and the Persian army is the legion of cyber-threats that regularly attack your inbox. Your email protection matters; don't ignore it. #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity

It can be a hassle; we know. Receiving the almighty text with the secret numbers so that you can log into your applications. Let's play a game - Would You Rather. Would you rather be asked multiple questions to verify you are you before logging into your applications, or would you rather use the same password for everything but then have all of your sensitive data stolen and sold? #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity

We are a month into the new year, and studies have shown an uptick in ransomware attacks on small-medium size businesses. There's an attack on a #SMB every 11-seconds, compared to 2019, when it was every 14-seconds. Protect your #business today, not tomorrow. #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity

Do you have email protection in place? A whopping 92% of malware is delivered via email. Now, almost half of phishing attacks impersonate a trusted brand and entices you to submit personal information like passwords and payment information. If you can not confidently say that you have an email protection solution in place that protects your inbox, give us a call or visit us online to schedule a FREE consultation today! #MID #ITsupport #cybersecurity #email

According to Engadget, the U.S government has placed #cybersecurity among the higher priorities on his agenda in light of the SolarWinds hack that affected multiple government institutions. The U.S government has hired some of the industry's top cybersecurity experts to create a "world-class team," per Tom Burt - VP of Microsoft. We encourage #SMBs to make cybersecurity a priority; your livelihood depends on it. #MID #ITsupport