Category: Security Alerts

Hoax Emails

What is a Hoax Email? Hoaxes are reports of false and unsubstantiated claims, in an attempt to trick or defraud users. A hoax could be an attempt to solicit money, an attempt to install malware, or an attempt to consume bandwith (by having users forward a hoax email). Hoaxes in the form of emails do…

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Data Theft

Data theft is the deliberate theft of information, rather than its accidental loss. Data theft can take place both inside an organization (e.g., by a disgruntled employee), or by criminals outside the organization.   Criminals often use malware to access a computer and steal data. A common approach is to use a Trojan to install…

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Consider these best practices to create a secure password.

Passwords are your protection against fraud and loss of confidential information, but few people choose passwords that are really secure. Here are some suggested password best practices to consider when creating your password. Make your password as long as possible The longer a password is, the harder it is to guess or to find by…

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Hook Line & Sinker!

Email Phishing and Spear Phishing are quickly becoming more sophisticated, and more targeted than ever before. It is critical that you understand these threats to your network. Awareness of key threats will enable you to employ practices and behaviors that limit your risks. What exactly is EMAIL phishing and spear phishing? Email Phishing is the…

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Security Alert – 7 critical patches released from Microsoft this past Tuesday!

Patch Management, which can sometimes be time-consuming, is an essential task for protecting your computer network. You must keep your systems current with the latest software updates and patches to ensure fastest speeds, latest security, and technology best practice. This past Tuesday (1/12/16), Microsoft released 9 security updates, 6 of them were rated critical, and…

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Cyber Security Tips For Small Business

America thrives with small businesses in society. There are numerous opportunities for small businesses to fill the niches within industries. However, many small businesses may not have all the resources they need to have a strong cyber security posture. By implementing simple cyber security practices through your organization, you can safeguard your information and data…

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AshleyMadison HACKED!

AshleyMadison is an online data site for married individuals. They are the most recent company to be hacked, and their data is being “Held Hostage” unless the owners of the site Avid Life Media agree to take down their cheating site permanently. Small amounts of the data have already been leaked and the hackers, who…

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