Whether you’re managing project schedules in a construction firm, client records at an accounting practice, or patient data in a veterinary clinic, your business is a target. Cyber threats aren’t just for big corporations anymore. Small businesses—especially those with 15 to 75 employees—face increasing risks from cyberattacks. And the consequences can be devastating without the […]
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Escaping Winter? How to Work Remotely
Escaping to a warmer clime is looking very attractive as we in the Northeast get another round of snow. While enjoying that warmer weather, you might need to finish up some details to close a last-minute deal or access that critical file because you’re the only one that can handle it (hopefully that’s not the […]
Why is business planning important?
The end of the year is upon us: it’s Thanksgiving in the US, and soon to be the end of year holidays. In between scrambling to get ready for Thanksgiving and thinking about all the Black Friday deals you need to get, have you thought about planning out the next year for your business? Now […]
Why is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Important to You?
As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness month, let’s look at why cybersecurity is important for everyone, what to look out for, and some good resources you can use to keep up with what’s happening in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity matters because your personal information is valuable to cybercriminals. Your online accounts, financial data, and even your […]
What We Can Learn from the Fortinet SharePoint Incident
Fortinet confirmed earlier this week that a threat actor had gained access to an online file repository Fortinet had set up in Microsoft’s cloud, and that the threat actor stole 440GB of data from that repository. It’s still early in the investigation, so there are a lot of details that are still unknown, such as […]
Why Should You Implement Security Awareness Training in Your Business?
Cybersecurity is a critical component of business operations and is the responsibility of both the business and its employees. It requires a concerted effort from every individual within the organization: each employee has a hand in maintaining security and must be aware of their actions and the potential impact. Security awareness training, when provided on […]
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 […]