Headlines are screaming with ransomware attacks and the ever-increasing payout demands. In May, Colonial Pipeline fell under a substantial ransomware attack that shut down production along the East coast, affecting oil prices worldwide. Colonial Pipeline disclosed they paid out $4.4 Million in Bitcoin to restore files because they could not recover quickly enough otherwise.Ransomware’s Terrifying...

If you find yourself concerned about your organization’s current cybersecurity efforts, you’re not alone. According to Yahoo.com, nearly four out of five executives lack confidence in their current cybersecurity posture. In response, 91% of these companies are increasing their cybersecurity spending in 2021.If upping your IT budget is not one of your top priorities, it’s crucial to consider the...

Let's face it. Today's businesses can't function without IT infrastructure. Computers, laptops, phones, and other IT devices are essential for storing and sharing important files and data.With such an essential function, businesses, both big and small, need a professional IT team to maintain and improve their network security. If you think your company is too small for criminals to notice, think...

Hackers will take advantage of any weakness in your cybersecurity systems, especially the most vulnerable parts of your IT infrastructure -- web applications.By design, web applications are publicly accessible on the internet at all times, giving hackers near unlimited access to breach unprotected web servers without being on premises. Fortunately, you can prevent this with a reliable website...

At the ripe old age of 30, ransomware could be considered antique in the malware world. This particular type of malicious software has been around since 1989, when the first version was created by the “Father of Ransomware”, Joseph L. Popp. Disseminated via mailed floppy disks, the program demanded a hefty ransom of $189 to free victims’ data.A lot has changed since then and ransomware has matured...

How much security is really necessary to protect yourself? Read on for tips on how to best protect your organization and avoid becoming a headline.