Phishing is when hackers use fraudulent communications to trick your staff into handing over access to your network. Along with social engineering, it’s one of the most successful forms of cyberattack in the United States. Hackers are constantly changing their methods...
Can hosted desktop service eliminate the need for IT support? No, but it will require a new set of specialized skills. While it’s true that cloud computing services can reduce a company’s IT maintenance and support workload, they by no means eliminate that need. The...
A series of high-profile attacks have prompted businesses to examine their technology partners with more scrutiny What happens when your IT service firm, the one who is supposed to be keeping you safe from hackers, is themselves the target of a cybercrime? Businesses...
Regular tests of your disaster recovery (DR) systems will help ensure your business is safe from IT catastrophe. Major network downtime can cripple a business. In some situations, it may even threaten to shutter a business completely. How would your business fare if...
With HIPAA fines on the rise, simply hoping that regulators won’t notice your HIPAA non-compliance is no longer a viable option. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a major hurdle for small healthcare providers. Without the in-house...
Hackers have a vast array of techniques to manipulate you into handing over valuable data, many of which are on the uptick in 2019 Social engineering is a time-tested hacking technique for gaining access to networks, systems, and physical locations. Unlike other...
Don’t hide behind your low profile, cybercriminals have gotten wise to that strategy. We’re deeply concerned about cybersecurity at Complete Network. That concern is based on both our many years of experience helping businesses combat cyber threats, and the latest...
Cybersecurity will continue to be a challenge for businesses of all sizes in 2019 — Especially small and midsized ones — as threats evolve to bypass established cybersecurity defenses. Small and midsized businesses face a threat landscape in 2019 that will challenge...
Snow is falling, lights are twinkling, and credit cards are swiping. The end of the year mostly brings holiday cheer, but while we celebrate the holidays and spend time with loved ones, hackers are stealing credentials and credit card information. Right now, millions...
Choosing the right passwords is the first line of defense in your organization. Are your employees doing a good job choosing and protecting their passwords? Password strength is very important. According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of...
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. With Thanksgiving around the corner...
Ransomware can be very profitable — if you’re a hacker. For example, according to a report by the security firm Sophos, the SamSam ransomware attacks, which target healthcare providers, have net the creator of this ransomware $6 million. The largest ransom paid so far...
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