Virtual private networks (VPNs) are a tried and true method for providing remote access to internal applications. Essentially, they create a private, encrypted tunnel for an off-site user to connect to applications in a corporate data center. But VPNs aren’t a silver bullet – organizations that provide users with just
Last week, compromised email accounts expose IT infrastructure, a Disney+ data breach exposed credentials to the Dark Web, and cybersecurity incidents are expected to rise this Holiday season. United States – Select Health Network Exploit: Unauthorized email account accessSelect Health Network: Indiana-based collection of healthcare providers Risk to Small Business: 1.444 = Extreme: An
Last week, ransomware erodes profitability, healthcare providers struggle to protect PII, and data breaches officially reach an all-time high. United States – SmartASP.NET Exploit: Ransomware attackSmartASP.NET: Web hosting platform Risk to Small Business: 2 = Severe: Hackers encrypted the web hosting platform’s data, crippling both its IT infrastructure and customer data. After the
Last week, healthcare data targeted by cybercriminals, lax security compromises PII, and Google has access to personal health information of millions. United States – InterMed Exploit: Compromised email accountInterMed: Maine-based physician group Risk to Small Business: 1.777 = Severe: Hackers gained access to four employee email accounts that contained patients’ protected health information.
Kobargo Technologies has partnered with Duo Security, now part of Cisco, to ensure their customers get a higher level of security when accessing their data with two-factor authorization. Duo delivers simple, secure access to all applications – for any user, from any device, from anywhere. For organizations of all sizes,
Last week, ransomware will cost companies critical revenue, repeat offenders put customer loyalty at risk, and businesses fail to account for the risks of compromised employee credentials. United States – Alphabroder Exploit: Ransomware attackAlphabroder: Promotional product supplier Risk to Small Business: 1.555 = Severe: A ransomware attack temporarily halted Alphabroder’s processing and shipping
It is no secret that today more and more Automotive Dealerships are moving from premise-based infrastructure to virtual servers in the cloud. The easiest example of this is a Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) being replaced by Office 365. This is becoming the de facto option for small businesses, especially
Although Phishing Attacks are Evolving Every Day, the Old-school Tricks Still Work. We are easily tempted to click on the “Lucky Winner” pop-up because we are hoping we might hit that big lottery someday and that’s exactly why hackers still use this trick. The funny thing is if you haven’t
What is it? Hosted Cloud Server is a server operating system and application running on a server in a data center. Intended Audience: Businesses looking to leverage Cloud Servers to reduce capital costs and on premise equipment. Cloud Server Tip #1: CONSERVES CAPITAL and CASH by eliminating the need for
Since 2004 the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security and the non-profit National Cyber Security Alliance have sponsored National Cyber Security Awareness month every October as a way to remind all of us – both individuals and businesses – to be wary of cyber risks and
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