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Maria Catricala

Recent Posts by Maria Catricala:

What is Data Privacy Day & Why You Should Care

Data Privacy Day is an annual celebration of privacy and data protection.  It was first celebrated on January 28, 2007. In 2009, January 28 was recognized as National Data Privacy Day in the US. 

Topics: passwords Privacy Anti-Virus Cyber Awareness

Manage Your Cyber Security with an XDR Security Operations Center

From time to time, you hear people throw around acronyms like MDR, EDR, XDR and SOC. So, what do all these acronyms mean and how can they benefit your business?

Topics: cyber security

The Impact of Ransomware on Retailers : Chaos at Sobeys

If you don’t believe ransomware can create chaos in your business, ask a Sobeys employee. Since suffering a ransomware attack earlier in November, Empire Co., the parent company of Sobeys and other grocery stores, has had issues with the supply chain, payments systems, and payroll, just to name a few.

Topics: Ransomware cyber security Breach

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!

Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? Are you doing anything special to celebrate? If not, read on for some suggested activities.

Topics: Phishing Cyber Awareness

Why Your Organization Needs to Build a Cyber Security Culture

Many companies approach cyber security simply by using tools and technology to protect their networks. While this is an important step, it is also important to build a culture of cyber security.

Topics: Ransomware Phishing cyber security passwords Breach

How to stop an Insider Cyber Attack before it Happens?

(Updated from September 15, 2021)

Topics: Insider Backups Ransomware cyber security Breach Malware

How to Get Ready For Digital Transformation?

(Updated from November 12, 2021)

Topics: cyber security Cloud Digital Transformation

3 Common Myths About Ransomware You Should Avoid

(Updated from September 29, 2021)

Topics: Backups Ransomware cyber security Breach Malware

Why Would a Cybercriminal Want to Hack my Small Business?

If you believe your company is too small to be targeted by cybercriminals, think again. Due to their lack of substantial cyber security budgets, small businesses are often viewed by hackers as “low hanging fruit,” or easy targets. Statistics confirm this as well.

Topics: Backups Ransomware Phishing cyber security passwords Multifactor Authentication Breach Malware

Does my Organization Need Multifactor Authentication?

(Updated from September 10, 2021)

Topics: cyber security passwords Multifactor Authentication Breach