March 21, 2023
AgencyRansomware Attacks – History, Statistics, and More
As of 2023, people around the world are getting more familiar with the term Ransomware. The textbook definition of this term is “a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid”. Ransomware attacks first began in the 1980’s, when compromised discs were handed out […]
November 30, 2022
AgencyIs Cyber Crime Still on the Rise?
It seems every day we hear about yet another breach of security on the news. These issues only get progressively worse as time passes. According to Michael Skinner, “federal, state, and local law enforcement have recently dramatically increased investigation efforts into a wide variety of high-tech crimes, including various internet and cyber crimes.” Big crimes, […]
November 10, 2021
AgencyThings That Are Costing Your Business Money
Keeping a budget for your business is a constant balancing act that requires periodic adjustment and changes. In order to keep your operating budget in check, you should be constantly evaluating all of the ways your business spends money, and making sure that they are worthwhile and helping you make money. But sometimes it is […]
October 19, 2021
AgencyWhy Is My Business Cybersecurity So Important and How Do I Improve It?
Computer accounts are hacked frequently. Many people with even a basic understanding of how computers run, computer languages, and computer programs could get into someone’s private account, whatever that may be. While it’s upsetting when an individual gets hacked, it’s also upsetting—sometimes even more so—when a business gets hacked. Consequently, it’s wise to take steps […]
July 13, 2021
AgencyPhysical Break In Leads to $150,000 Cyber Claim
If you’ve listened to the news lately, you’ve probably heard something about cyber attacks affecting large companies around the country. Some of the more recent cyber crimes you may have heard of include the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, McDonald’s data breach, and the JBS Meatpacking Company ransomware attack. Despite all these reports, the media often fails […]
May 14, 2021
AgencyWhat We Can Learn From The Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack
Cyber Attack…two words that business owners never want to hear. With the boom in technology that we have seen over the years, cyber attacks are continuously on the rise, threatening businesses large and small. Last weekend, one of the nation’s largest pipelines faced a ransomware cyber attack, forcing them to cease all operations immediately. The […]
May 11, 2020
AgencyThe Virus You Aren’t Thinking About
Insidious and unseen, it seems that everyone is on the lookout for a virus in 2020. The world’s anxiety level has reached new heights this year with the novel coronavirus making headlines. ”Social distancing” and “self-quarantine” are the new buzzwords of 2020 and for good reason. The virus has affected every business in at least […]
December 6, 2019
AgencyThe Importance of Cloud Backup
You and your business partner just had a meeting with your IT staff, and you were advised that it’s time to develop a disaster recovery plan. You just lost several critical files, and now you’re wondering if your present backup media needs reviewing: tapes, flash drives, and DVDs. Today, companies are not only developing disaster […]
September 10, 2019
AgencyHow Secure Do Business Data Systems Need to Be?
With so much of the world’s data being digitized, adequate security is essential to protect the information you obtain from your clients, customers, and vendors. Whether it is payment information, social security numbers, or log-in information, you can open yourself up to litigation if you fail to adequately protect your data system against a breach. […]
December 15, 2018
AgencyHow to Protect Your Data While Traveling
Professionals from all industries who have access to the personal data of their clients need to protect that sensitive data at all times. These types of situations are particularly vulnerable when a professional is traveling and using laptops or telephones via public WiFi in hotels, airports, or coffee shops. Criminals or even amateur hackers have many […]