QR Code Scams – Spotting Them and Protecting Yourself
The list of ways that hackers are trying to separate you from your money or your data is seemingly endless, and now you can add the QR code to that list. The use of malicious codes has spiked in recent months, and the consequences can be dire. Here’s what’s happening and how to avoid being […]
Should the U.S. Government Ban TikTok? Should You?
With all the news about the United States government’s potential ban of TikTok and the ensuing congressional hearings, you might be wondering whether you should disallow use of the app within your business network. With 150 million U.S. TikTok users and a raft of cybersecurity concerns, it’s a valid question. Let’s acknowledge that the questions […]
<strong>CMMC 2.0 – What You Should Know</strong>
If you’re a government contractor, you’re familiar with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to create environments conducive to safeguarding government information. Now, a new CMMC iteration is on the way. Here’s what you need to know. CMMC history While the history of CMMC dates to 2010, it […]
Cybersecurity Year in Review: Looking Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023
We’re always looking for good news on the cybersecurity front, and midway through 2022 it seemed there might actually be some. A report from Sonicwall noted that ransomware attacks were down 23% through the first half of the year, a substantial decrease. Was the world actually making some progress in the ongoing struggle? Upon a […]
White House Advisory on Cybersecurity
While the human suffering associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has deservedly taken most of the headlines, the fact remains that the conflict is taking place in a part of the world known as a hotbed for ransomware and other cyber threats. The potential threat to American businesses is very real, to the extent that […]
The Cyber Component of the Ukraine Conflict
When two nations are in conflict in a part of the world known for the origination of cyberattacks, it’s no surprise that cyber warfare is happening alongside the physical conflict. And so it is, and will no doubt continue. Cyber warfare may seem less significant in comparison to the images we’ve seen of real human […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 3 Things to Do Today
We know, you’re tired of hearing about cybersecurity. But with the massive spike in ransomware attacks since the start of the pandemic, simply hoping for the best is no longer an option. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s the right time to address this important issue. You have a business to run and […]
Am I Too Small to Be Hacked?
One mindset we encounter often in our discussions with business owners is this: “Hackers aren’t interested in my business. We’re too small.” Well, maybe and maybe not. Small businesses presumably have fewer clients and fewer financial resources, so from that point of view it makes sense for hackers to target bigger enterprises. Why focus on […]
PrintNightmare: A Windows Server Security Flaw, and What to Do
It’s called “PrintNightmare.” It’s a recently discovered remote code execution vulnerability affecting Print Spooler, a built-in service that’s enabled by default on Windows machines. The Print Spooler service is designed to interact with printer and manage jobs in the printing queue. Among other benefits, spooling print jobs is usually faster than sending them directly to […]
The Executive Order on Cybersecurity: What Does it Mean to You?
With massive breaches involving SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange and the Colonial Pipeline taking place in recent months, it’s become obvious that additional focus is required on our cybersecurity posture as a nation. To that end, on May 12 President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) to improve cybersecurity standards and our response to cyber threats. The […]
