Posts by Steve S.
4 Employee Cyberthreat Traits
To succeed in today’s modern competitive business landscape, you need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your employees. This will equip you to identify areas where employees may need further training, including cybersecurity awareness. Are you sure that your employees can resist threats and prevent cyberattacks? Certain employee traits can indicate a lack of…
Read MoreWhy Passwords are Your Business’s Weakest Point
In today’s digital world, safeguarding your organization’s online assets is critical. Unfortunately, poor password hygiene practices by some employees cause problems for many small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers. Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new ways to break into business systems. Sadly, too often, they succeed thanks to weak passwords. In fact, nearly…
Read More4 Cyberthreats Small Businesses Need to Know
Data breaches have become more common in recent years, owing primarily to the rapid emergence of new threats. According to a new study, the average cost of a data breach increased 2.6% from 2021 to 2022.* Hackers can now access sensitive information a lot easier than ever before, thanks to the growth of the internet…
Read MoreADT Faces Another Data Breach: A Recurring Pattern
Security giant ADT has once again fallen victim to a data breach. This latest incident, which occurred in the past few weeks, involved the theft of credentials from a third-party business partner. These stolen credentials were then used to gain unauthorized access to ADT’s systems. While the company is still investigating the incident with the…
Read MoreFidelity Data Breach: A Wake-up Call for Businesses
The Incident: Fidelity Investments has recently reported a data breach that impacted over 77,000 customers. The incident occurred between August 17 and 19, 2024, resulting in the exposure of sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses. While the breach only affected a small portion of Fidelity’s vast customer base, it serves as…
Read MoreBreaking Down I.T. with Steve: The Perils of Free Email Accounts for Business
In this week’s episode, we dive into the risks of using free email accounts for business operations. Discover why relying on free email services can send the wrong message to potential customers and hinder your company’s professional image. Learn how a dedicated business email address can boost your credibility and enhance your overall brand perception.…
Read MoreDangers of QR Codes
This week on Breaking Down I.T. with Steve, we’re diving deep into the dangers of QR Codes. Tune in to learn how these seemingly harmless squares can be used for malicious purposes. Catch the episode on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efyg7NwDwgk&list=PLVpS_RgP8BSh1UXhJQmqtMFqIHGOjTicWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jkZyg94rqpf7ukeuVqjzo?si=7151729abc32407a Don’t miss out on this informative episode!
Read MoreAramark Data Breach: How to Protect Your Small Business
A recent data breach at Aramark, a major food service and facilities provider, highlights the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how the breach happened, what information was exposed, and how you can protect your small business from similar attacks. What Happened at Aramark Aramark discovered that an unauthorized…
Read MoreHow Cybercriminals Use AI to Power Their Attacks
How Cybercriminals Use AI to Power Their Attacks Managing a business on your own is challenging enough without worrying about cyberattacks. However, there is cause for alarm as hackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to launch sophisticated cyberattacks to steal your data and disrupt business operations. The good news is there are steps you can…
Read MoreProtect Your Business from Within: Defending Against Insider Threats
Protect Your Business from Within: Defending Against Insider Threats You might be thinking that you’ve done everything to protect your business from cyberthreats. You have the most advanced security solutions to defend against external threats, but are you equally protected against internal threats? Knowingly or unknowingly, your employees, your vendors, your partners and even you…
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