Since August, a new trend has been emerging in the cybersecurity space. Ransomware gangs are taking their cyberattacks to the next level in an attempt to place pressure on victims -- they are now cold-calling victims when they suspect a hacked company is attempting to restore from backups to avoid paying ransom demands.
With the many uncertainties of 2020, organizations worldwide hope for consistency and reliability as we head into 2021. This year, the COVID-19 global pandemic has reshaped the country's perspective and the world at large, sparking many companies to shift towards conservative and defensive business strategies as they head into the new year.
The dental industry is one of the latest industries under attack from dire cybercriminals, with many crooks taking advantage of weaknesses exposed through the pandemic to strike at opportune times. According to the Dental Care Alliance (DCA), a recent cyberattack in October exposed the data of more than 1 million dental patients.
Looking to mitigate unnecessary potential cost during a year of financial unknowns? We have four words for you: Keep. Your. Tech. Updated. In a pandemic year, cost savings to organizations are more important than ever, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.
With data breaches on the rise, the importance of cybersecurity is more significant than ever. It's a universal goal of organizations to avoid data breaches and data loss. There are often monetary, privacy, and negative media consequences to such breaches.
If you’re a business running Microsoft’s operating system (~80% of all companies in the world do), you likely know that Microsoft releases updates EVERY month.
What are they for and why so frequent? It’s primarily because of the need for ongoing security fixes.
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.
In COVID times, pretty much every business is looking for ways to save money. As you approach the New Year, and look at your 2021 budget, consider how you could save money on your business internet and phone services, take advantage of COVID, and save money on your monthly bills.
When two companies merge, the existing security risks multiply. In the climate of the COVID-19 global pandemic, it's more important than ever to assess cybersecurity early in the process of integration and merging of two separate companies.
Merging two companies' technology has always been a challenging and intricate integration, but in the face of the additional cybersecurity challenges related to COVID-19, it's proven more challenging than ever.
While there has been an increase in ransomware attacks as of late, one thing is essential to know: ransomware is getting smarter. What exactly does that mean? Essentially, ransomware developers are attacking computer backups to prevent recovery in the event of a ransomware attack.
