Stephen Sweeney
Passwords today are like spare keys that have been given out to too many friends and neighbors. Common password content like birthdays, favorite sports teams, or names of children or pets are easily found on social media accounts. Cybersecurity is vital to a successful business, especially as hackers try to exploit the companies they expect … Read more
[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/blog-img-guide-cyer-crime-r1.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] When your productivity is measured in tasks crossed off your checklist and projects finalized, it’s easy to develop a one-track mind. You know you need to get your work done, so other details, such as IT security, fall to the wayside. After all, isn’t that why you have an IT department, or … Read more
National Small Business Week is April 29 to May 5! According to the United States Small Business Administration, “more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.” You and other small and medium-sized business owners … Read more
Have you ever heard about cyber attacks in the news and think “that would never happen to us?” Well, think again. Businesses of all sizes are susceptible to many different attacks. Here are 7 you need to know about.
[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/03/Blogimg-March-31-is-World-Backup-Day.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] Small and medium-sized business owners must take every precaution against cyberattacks, and World Backup Day is the perfect time to assess the cybersecurity tools in your arsenal. In the current high-threat environment, it is good for business to add as many layers of digital protection as possible. That’s where File Folder Sharing … Read more
When was the last time you changed your password? When you did, was security top of mind? If you’re like most people, probably not. Case in point: Take a look at the most commonly used passwords from 2017 from SplashData. Here’s just the top 10. 123456 password 12345678 qwerty 12345 123456789 letmein 1234567 football iloveyou … Read more
[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/02/blog-img-Mobile-Safeguarding.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] Mobile malware attacks skyrocketed last year. In just the first quarter of 2017, McAfee had already detected more than 1.5 million new incidents of malware specifically targeting mobile devices. By January 2018, Google had removed 60 apps from its Play Store due to malware. As their screen size, speed and performance have … Read more
[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/01/img_security_iStock-622927208.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] We assume technology is sufficient enough to protect your customer’s data. Yet stories continue to hit the news that prove otherwise. Take this recent story about an IT security breach, for example. A flaw in computer chips developed by Intel has left billions of devices vulnerable to a security breach. These devices … Read more
[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/01/blog-img-Five-Signs-That-Youve-Been-Hacked.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and the New Year is the right time for implementing resolutions and fresh starts. Have you resolved to be more vigilant in 2018? Your small business cannot afford to overlook the dangers posed by hackers who are getting more sophisticated every year. But how do you … Read more
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