Due to a heightened security risk environment, insurance companies are requiring businesses to meet minimum security requirements when renewing their insurance policies. These requirements are designed to protect the sensitive information that companies store about their customers, critical business information [...]
Since the Covid pandemic hit, many industries have been affected by a shortage of workers, including the tech work force. A recent article in zdnet.com pointed out that this shortage was not just in development but across the sector. It [...]
On May 7th, the Colonial Pipeline experienced a devastating cyber attack that forced its organization to close operations and freeze its IT systems to contain the virus. Ransom demands today can be exorbitant and usually involve negotiations to lower the [...]
This past year has presented many challenges for businesses, and internet technology has surfaced as an evolving critical player. Even with some of the work force returning to the office setting, remote work and IT security are issues facing every [...]
Most people don't see the necessity for multi factor authentication, which is troubling, especially when so many are working remotely and using the Internet as an integral part of business or work. The most significant security vulnerabilities for companies lie [...]
A new ransomware, called WastedLocker, has made itself know in the last few months, targeting US companies and organizations. Read on to understand this malware and others and what warning signs you should look for. Believe it or not, the [...]
Cyber attacks have been around for years but seem to be especially prevalent today with so many working remotely. We continue to stress the importance of safe email and password practices, along with tools, such as Multi Factor Authentication (MFA.) [...]
By now, unless you are an essential worker, you have probably experienced the challenges of working remotely. MSPs and tech departments have been busy easing this transition. There has been a lot of analysis pointing to the probability that organizations [...]
Living with the Covid 19 pandemic should be stressful enough, but we are seeing an increasing number of cyber security threats that are using the pandemic to infiltrate and cause havoc on technology and business. Two recent zdnet.com articles have [...]
Most of the United Sates (and the world) is living the new reality of working from home. For those of us not used to this new format, many challenges arise, especially with technology. A recent New York Times article addressed [...]
A recent forbes.com article exposed the vulnerability many are now facing with BitPyLocker, the latest ransomware that threatens to expose data. Like other ransomware, this new strain scans infected computers and encrypts all types of files, including documents, spreadsheets, photos [...]
Looking for a gift for the techie in your life? Here are ten of the best holiday tech gifts for 2019. These tech gifts are great for the non-techie, too, and initiate anyone into the fun of technology. The Soundcore [...]
A recent NYTimes article explored the rise of ransomware attacks in cities across the US. The article noted that this summer has had a debilitating effect on many cities in the US due to cyber attacks, specifically ransomware attacks, where data [...]
Summer is the most traveled time of the year, and it is highly likely that you will be traveling with your mobile devices, tablets and possibly laptops. We always advise to be aware of security for your devices, and this [...]
There is some chatter on the internet right now predicting "768K Day," which would be similar to the 512K Day of August 12, 2014, that caused outages all over the world and billions in damage. The predicted 768K day is [...]
We have written many blog posts on the dangers of cyber hackers and cyber scams. The subject takes up a large percentage of what we post, because it is the most critical topic regarding the protection of our clients' security. [...]
In an ever evolving and complicated world of technology, here are ten reasons to look for an MSP in 2019: An MSP provides businesses with the ease of best practices put in place. Your business can stay on top of [...]
BizTech recently published two articles on tech trends in store for SMBs and cybersecurity threats that will most likely surface in 2019. We are including here a summary of those articles along with additional information on what 2019 might bring for [...]
Here is our annual holiday tech gift selection for 2018. We hope you find these suggestions useful when shopping for everyone from your favorite tech geek to the person who has everything. Also remember to stay safe when shopping online [...]
One of the most prominent forms of ransomware in 2018 has been the SamSam ransomware. Most of the attacks have been in the United States, but some have surfaced in Europe, especially Portugal. This ransomware, like all cyber attacks, has [...]
Technology is an integral part of any business today, and that includes the small or medium-sized business. Managing all of your business technology can become overwhelming and quite near impossible, which is why technology as a service is a necessity [...]
Last week, there was a lot of coverage on Chrome's decision to use an alert warning of "not secure" to users on sights that are http, not https. What is https, and how does it differ from http? Https is [...]
Spring cleaning your technology should be on your checklist for both security and efficiency. Just as we clean and organize other areas of our lives, our technology needs attention, too. Here are 7 helpful tips for your technology clean-up. Clean [...]
Facebook has been in the news a lot lately regarding cyber security and how safe your data is. A whistleblower revealed that the political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, harvested 87 million Facebook profiles to understand voter behavior in the 2016 [...]
Many of our customers ask us about Microsoft Teams, since Microsoft announced last September that it was phasing out using Skype for business in favor of a full integration of Teams as its core communications platform for the enterprise. Since [...]
Bitcoin, the currency used in ransomware attacks, has been in the news a lot lately, fluctuating in its value and increasing in its popularity. This is part of the reason why hackers are starting to move on to other means [...]
The end of the year is a good time to review the state of your business' cyber security. 2017 has been a tough year for companies inundated with ransomware attacks. Malwarebytes sponsored a report conducted by Osterman Research in June [...]
Every year, we bring you some of the newest and best tech gifts for everyone on your list. Some are newer versions of products we have written about in previous years. Enjoy them all and happy shopping There are a [...]
This holiday season is the most vulnerable time for cyber crimes to occur, especially when cyber shopping or shopping online. Here are some tips to ensure that you remain safe from cyber attacks. Many phishing emails will look like shopping [...]
We have written blog posts in the last year or so on the Locky ransomware that devastated many businesses. We, too, saw the devastation that this malware could cause when clients approached us to help retrieve crucial files and get [...]