It’s summer. You’re at the beach. You need to finish up some details to close a last-minute deal. You need to access that critical file because you’re the only one that can handle it. You’re out of luck, right? Not so fast! There are many ways to securely access business resources outside the office. The […]
Category: Security
Small Business Lessons from the Change Healthcare Hack
Change Healthcare, a payment exchange platform operated by Optum Solutions (a subsidiary of UnitedHealth), suffered a ransomware attack in February of this year. The current estimate of damages is approximately $872,000,000. Details on the attack can be found on Bleeping Computer’s site: https://bit.ly/4bB2ihd. Let’s break down some lessons learned from this incident. Preliminary information from […]
3 Ways to Avoid Being the Fool (Getting Phished) On April Fools’ Day
April Fool’s is fast approaching (it’s almost April?!?!?!), so it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return on their […]
Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
It’s that time of year again! As we get deeper into tax season, we’ll see an uptick in tax-related scams. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says, “People should be wary and avoid sharing sensitive personal data over the phone, email or social media to avoid getting caught up in these scam.” Here is some information on […]
Why NJ Insurance Agencies Need Cybersecurity Insurance (and 2 Steps to Boost Security)
As an independent insurance agency in New Jersey, you understand risk. You help your clients mitigate theirs every day. But what about your own? In today’s digital landscape, the biggest threat you face might not be a fire, a flood, or a bad driver – it could be a cyberattack. Data breaches are on the […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In keeping with this theme, let’s talk about the upcoming holidays and some ways to avoid holiday scams. 1. Be careful about what you click on. Phishing scams are one of the most common types of holiday scams, and they can be very convincing. Phishing emails and text messages […]
3 Essentials for Secure and Balanced Remote Work on Vacation
Working remotely while on vacation is common in today’s world, but requires some extra precautions. If you’re someone who works remotely while traveling or on vacation, it’s essential to take the necessary steps to protect your data and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here are three tips to help you do just that. Firstly, it’s […]
Ransomware, Macs, and LockBit: A Common Misconception
There is a common misconception that Macs don’t get malware. While Macs are generally considered to be more secure than Windows PCs, they are not immune to malware. Like any operating system, Macs can be vulnerable to security flaws and can be compromised by malware if they are not properly protected. As the popularity of […]
April Fool’s Phishing (how to avoid getting pranked)
April Fool’s is fast approaching (where has this year gone?!?!?!), so it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return […]
Tax Time Scams and How To Avoid Them
As we head into tax season, we’ll see an influx of tax-related scams. Here is some information on what to keep an eye out for as well as some resources from the IRS regarding tax-related scams. Phishing email is still the biggest attack avenue, as it is cheap and easy. Use the SLAM (Sender, Links, […]