Where are we in the world of cybersecurity? It’s easy to miss the cybersecurity threats and attacks happening right in our “backyard”. Our goal at PK Tech is to educate and offer proactive steps for cybersecurity safety. It’s important to be aware--without being afraid--of the cybersecurity threats that are real threats for your business.
Many of our clients and businesses in general are experiencing the transition into the WFH (work-from-home) model. We’re seeing the challenges first hand and therefore we’re making it our mission to share advice that can benefit any business dealing with the initial WFH inefficiencies.
CryptoLocker ransomware attacks are scary. You’ll suddenly see a note appear on your computer screen stating that your computer is locked or files have been encrypted.
First of all: don’t panic! Follow this 7-step guide after a ransomware attack.
We're hearing from our peers located in coastal cities first about early coronavirus-related effects on the IT industry. One IT-related topic is the catastrophic closure of the smaller "IT Guy" and micro IT companies. This mission-critical relationship with an IT provider ending unexpectedly is leaving businesses vulnerable in more ways than one.
A Guide to Keeping Your Business Running During a Global Pandemic
Health and well-being are of the utmost importance as we’re faced with an unprecedented global pandemic. Beyond health, many of you are also navigating how to keep your business running in the midst of recommended social isolation.
PSA: Several of our clients have sent over the following “Website Listing Service” letters that have been mailed to them.
EXAMPLE:
These are a scam. If you own a domain name, and you’re not using a domain name privacy service, your full name and address is public information.
If you think just because you use a Mac you’re free of malware risks, think again. The malware problems with Apple products are only getting worse. As Apple products have become more and more popular, hackers are focusing efforts on the versions of macOS that power them.
Did you know that 90% of cybersecurity attacks start with an email? Yes, you read that right. That’s why we’re tackling this topic: it’s important and highly relevant to anyone reading this.
According to this article, 80% of businesses experienced a cybersecurity incident in 2019.
According to this article, 60% of businesses fold within a year of experiencing a cybersecurity incident.
Where are we in the world of cybersecurity? It’s easy to miss the cybersecurity threats and attacks happening right in our “backyard”. Our goal at PK Tech is to educate and offer proactive steps for cybersecurity safety. It’s important to be aware--without being afraid--of the cybersecurity threats that are real threats for your business.
Passwords. The bane of our existence for some (remembering them, that is) and an after thought for others. We’re here to tell you that passwords matter. If you don’t think they do, go ahead and set your password to 12345 and see what happens (spoiler alert: it won’t be good).
There is a rhyme and a reason to why you may be at higher risk of a data breach (either personally or as a business). If you’re using some of the most common passwords, you’re going to want to reevaluate your password selection strategy.
