by Cindy Heffner | Apr 4, 2023 | Cybersecurity, Dark Web
The dark web is a hidden corner of the internet often used by cybercriminals to host a full-blown marketplace to buy and sell stolen data, including login credentials, credit card information, and personal data. Small businesses are not immune to the risks of the dark...
by Cindy Heffner | Mar 14, 2023 | Cybersecurity
You’re NOT too small to be bothered by cyber criminals. Some are using you for practice before bigger targets and others are driven by quantity. The statistics back this up: 70% of businesses were victims of ransomware in 2022 (half of them were small...
by Cindy Heffner | Feb 21, 2023 | Cybersecurity
Cyber attacks on all businesses, but particularly small to medium-sized businesses, are becoming more frequent, targeted, and complex. As much as 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% are prepared to defend themselves. So you’ve been...
by Cindy Heffner | Jan 31, 2023 | Cybersecurity
Nearly 95% of cyber security incidents are caused by human error. You probably know that right? That’s why you dutifully started security awareness training with your staff. But maybe it didn’t go as well as you hoped. Maybe you sent the first test and...
by Cindy Heffner | Jan 24, 2023 | Cybersecurity
Having a strong cyber security stack is critical for all businesses. Making sure your practices and technology stack include things like security awareness training, spam email blockers, multi-factor authentication, and advanced firewalls all help to minimize your...
by Cindy Heffner | Jan 10, 2023 | Cybersecurity
Though the Safeguards Rule was originally created for financial institutions, the FTC made several amendments recently that expand the rule’s requirements to more industries. The Safeguards Rule updates broaden the definition of what is considered a financial...
