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Data Breach, Cyber Alert Monday 11-04-2019

November 4, 2019

Last week, ransomware takes business infrastructure offline, spear-phishing campaign costs local government thousands, and executives continue to ignore spooky cybersecurity risks. United States – Billtrust Exploit: Ransomware attackBilltrust: B2B billing service provider Risk to Small Business: 2.333 = Severe: A ransomware attack crippled Billtrust’s customer-facing systems, forcing them to bring all infrastructure offline to

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: SMB Edition

October 22, 2019

During the month of October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us of a category of crime that continues to inflict taxpayers and companies with damages amounting to billions of dollars annually. Staying updated on the latest attack types and prevention techniques is the only way to future-proof your organization. Here are

Data Breach, Cyber Alert Monday 10-14-2019

October 14, 2019

Last week, hackers make a sport of exploiting online gamers’ data, unauthorized database breach affect software firm, and business leaders lament today’s data landscape. United States – Zynga Exploit: Unauthorized database accessZynga: Social game development company Risk to Small Business: 2 = Severe: Hackers gained access to the company’s database, which exposed the

Social Media: How to Secure Your Accounts

October 14, 2019

Did you know that half of all cybersecurity attacks target small businesses? With nearly three billion social media users worldwide, your social media profile is the perfect doorway for hackers who want to access your private information. Most of us assume that cybercriminals only target the “big guys” because they

Password Protection: How to Create Passwords and Keep your Online Data Safe

October 2, 2019

Passwords help your personal accounts stay private and secure but… If you’re guilty of reusing, or creating easy passwords, you are opening the door to an account breach. Therefore, you should know what makes a strong password so that you can ensure the maximum security for your sensitive information. Below

Password Protection: How To Create Passwords and Keep Your Online Data Safe

July 25, 2019

A Look Back in Cybersecurity

July 15, 2019

Cybersecurity remains a hot-button issue, as new breaches are announced on a regular basis, companies use advanced technology to fight cyber breaches, and innovative ways are developed to counter cybercriminals. At Kobargo Technology Partners, we always strive to stay abreast of the latest news in cybersecurity, to stay on top

Why employee negligence is the main factor in data breaches

June 28, 2019

Cybersecurity is big business these days. Last year, cybercriminals exposed 2.8 billion consumer data records in 342 breaches, costing U.S. organizations more than $650 billion. Attacks on the nation’s financial services industry cost more than $6.2 billion in the first quarter of 2019 alone, up from just $8 million in

Protect Yourself from Cybercriminals

May 20, 2019

From a U.S. college assisting another country with their cybersecurity, the issue of wealth management firms being targeted by cybercriminals and companies hiring cybersecurity employees without traditional experience, there’s a lot going on in the world of cybersecurity. Here is a look at a few items making news recently. Boston

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