The IT Pro Blog
We actually write these blogs. Yes, you read that right. Our team of IT pros compile knowledge from the job and years of experience, combined with real-time updates of what we see in the field, to bring you value-add content on a weekly basis.
Hacker Tracker | October in Review
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
New Wave of COVID-19 Cases Sees Increase in Ransomware Affecting Healthcare Industry
Ransomware has been a popular topic on our blog in 2020, and for a good reason. It continues to affect businesses and be a highly
5 Corners Your IT Guy is Probably Cutting
We’re not asking if your IT guy is “really nice” or “funny” or “pleasant to have in the office.” We’re asking: do they properly support
What is Cybersquatting and Why Should You Care?
First of all, what is Cybersquatting? With the intent of profiting from user mistakes, cybercriminals take advantage of the essential role that domain names play
Cybersecurity Hubris During the Work From Home Era
Ever since work-from-home (WFH) skyrocketed in March following COVID-19 pandemic lock-downs, corporate cybersecurity has taken a front seat in the growing conversation among IT leaders
Cybersecurity Survey Reveals that Organizations Previously Hit by Ransomware Are Forever Changed
A new global survey titled “Cybersecurity: The Human Challenge” (reference) essentially found that organizations are never the same after they’ve experienced a ransomware attack. In
A Jersey Hospital Pays $670k to Criminals in Order to Protect Patient Data
To prevent a major data leak, the University Hospital New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey, paid $670,000 to dissolve a ransomware attack (source). Paying the
The Most Vulnerable Departments and Sectors to Phishing Attacks: Is Yours on the List?
With all this talk of increased cybersecurity measures and vulnerability to phishing attacks, you may be wondering: what are the most vulnerable departments and sectors
Paying the Ransom May Be Illegal – Victims of Ransomware Beware
The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stated the following on October 1, 2020: Companies that facilitate ransomware payments to cyber