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Category: Security
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U.S. Offers Reward Up to $10 Million to Help Halt or Punish Ransomware Attackers
The current administration is stepping up in a big way to combat ransomware attacks in the U.S., a growing problem nationwide that is affecting every
1 in 4 Ex-employees Can Login to Past Employers Due to Shared Passwords
Believe it or not, many former employees can still access their old work accounts due to poor password practices by businesses nationwide. It’s an all-too-common
Heads Up Intuit Quickbooks Online Payroll Users – Act Now to Stop Data Share With Equifax
As reported by Krebs on Security, starting later this year, Intuit will be sharing payroll data from 1.4 million small businesses with Equifax. Any small
Warning: You May Be An Unknowing Guinea Pig in an Amazon Device Experiment
Warning: Amazon is experimenting with wireless mesh networking that turns Amazon device users into human guinea pigs. Starting June 8th, Amazon automatically enrolled Amazon device
It’s time to rethink your password
In 2003, a manager at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) authored a document on password best practices for businesses, federal agencies, and
Do honest working hackers exist?
The word “hacker” conjures up an image of a hoodie-wearing basement dweller that programs all sorts of malicious attacks to infiltrate their target’s computer. But
5 cloud security tips for business owners
Cloud computing marketing can be deceiving. When you see an image of the cloud, it’s often a happy, bubbly, white puffball floating delightfully in front
5 proactive defenses against cyberattacks
As IT security consultants, we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. Managed IT services providers (MSPs) such as ours want to provide clients
How to protect your Mac computer
As a business owner, you work hard to succeed. But that can be difficult when you’re up against stiff competition and notorious cybercriminals. The future