Cybersecurity

Digital equity is an important goal when it comes to providing Wi-Fi and reliable devices for those who need them. One thing, however, that should not be democratized is access to phishing applications. Yet, a new phishing-as-a-service (PaaS/PhaaS) tool called Greatness is making it easy and affordable for novice cybercriminals to create and conduct effective […]

Creating the silver bullet that stops all cyberattacks is quite complicated. The goal posts are always being moved due to rapid advancement by both technology and cybercriminals. Effective cybersecurity is all about layers, combining people, processes, and technology in a way that covers as many angles as possible. Throughout the years, anti-virus platforms, firewalls, endpoint […]

One of the most important ways to keep a workplace safe from potential online threats is to have effective cybersecurity processes in place. Cybersecurity is about more than just software and security tools. It requires training people so that they are capable to make the right decisions. On this episode of Cup of IT, see […]

You have probably heard the news by now that Russia has invaded Ukraine, and this will likely have a major impact on the cybersecurity world moving forward. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is recommending that all American organizations be on high alert, especially small and mid-sized businesses as they are seen as softer targets for cybercriminals.

Every year, Verizon releases their Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) and it usually contains some useful takeaways about how SMBs can protect themselves from cybercriminals. In case you haven’t read this 119-page report, here’s TechMD’s breakdown of the Top 3 most relevant takeaways for your business. 

Microsoft has announced that Hafnium, a Chinese-backed cybercriminal organization, has been taking advantage of four zero-day exploits to attack on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers. We strongly recommend that any organizations with on-premises Exchange servers, including hybrid Office 365 setups, should apply Microsoft’s patch immediately.

Cybersecurity has become an even hotter topic over the last 12 months as businesses have accelerated their plans to operate in virtual and remote environments. Despite the growth of sophisticated techniques used by cyber criminals, we know that 98% of data breaches can be prevented by implementing the Center for Internet Security’s Top 20 Critical Security Controls correctly.

Ransomware has long been a real threat with real risks to businesses of all sizes, but hacking techniques are evolving and ransom payments are going up. In a new trend, cybercriminals are directly targeting the computers of top executives at small and mid-sized companies. Here are a few simple steps that every executive can take right now to protect themselves from cybercriminals.

Reuters reported over the weekend that foreign state-backed hackers have breached Microsoft 365 accounts at the US Treasury Department, using their access to secretly monitor email accounts at the US Treasury. Aside from implementing Microsoft’s recommendations for securing Microsoft 365 accounts, here are 3 additional tips to help protect personal and business accounts from cybercriminals.

In the modern workforce, managing passwords is tough. Most employees manage 85 different passwords, and this presents a significant cybersecurity risk for businesses while also harming productivity and user experience. One of the best solutions to this security/productivity dilemma is called Single Sign-On (SSO).

TechMD’s Security Maturity Level Assessment (SMLA) follows the nationally-recognized NIST Cybersecurity Framework and helps your business understand where your cybersecurity is today, where it needs to be, and how to get to there.

Many California businesses will need to address new compliance and privacy requirements this year due to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which went into effect on January 1st, 2020. Does CCPA apply to you, and if so, what do you need to do about it?

A good cybersecurity foundation is made up of the right knowledge, daily practices, and tools. In this Tech Talk, we’ll review three best practices you can implement to protect yourself from cyberattacks, whether at work or home.

Today’s cybersecurity landscape is filled with a variety of evolving threats, demanding new ways to protect your data. On this week’s One-Minute Wednesday, we’ll cover how Two-Factor Authentication can keep you safe from the vast majority of cybersecurity breaches.

Public charging stations are a convenient way to ensure your mobile devices stay charged when you’re on the go. But should you always trust them? On this week’s One-Minute Wednesday, we’ll be taking a look at some of the hidden dangers you might find in public charging stations and how you can keep yourself safe.

Cybercriminals commonly disguise themselves as tech support analysts and attempt to trick people into giving credit card info or access to sensitive data. On this week’s One-Minute Wednesday, Jason Carter will give you a breakdown of what a Tech Support Scam looks like and how to keep your devices and data guarded from attacks.