The Town of Huntsville announced on March 11, 2024, that they had suffered a cyber breach. While municipal offices are open, they have requested that the public call ahead to confirm whether their request can be serviced.
by Maria Catricala, on Mar 14, 2024 3:20:44 PM
The Town of Huntsville announced on March 11, 2024, that they had suffered a cyber breach. While municipal offices are open, they have requested that the public call ahead to confirm whether their request can be serviced.
by Maria Catricala, on Feb 27, 2024 9:39:00 AM
As our world becomes more interconnected, cyber threats continue to evolve, posing a formidable challenge to businesses. Understanding the dynamics of this landscape is crucial for implementing effective cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks and protect against various threats. This blog will delve into the current cyber threat landscape, shedding light on the diverse cyber threats to businesses, including malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploits.
by Maria Catricala, on May 5, 2023 9:00:00 AM
There is a myth that says good cybersecurity is expensive. If you follow that line of reasoning, SMBs are doomed to failure. If you think the word failure seems harsh, considering that 60% of SMBs go out of business after suffering a cyber attack, it isn’t. Surely, there must be something SMBs can do to protect themselves.
by Maria Catricala and Dave Millier, on Sep 30, 2022 12:19:36 PM
Ransomware is malicious software designed to make your data inaccessible by encrypting files on your computers and network. The cybercriminal that sent the ransomware will then ask you for a substantial ransom to unencrypt your files.
by Maria Catricala, on Sep 23, 2022 11:30:22 AM
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by Maria Catricala and Dave Millier, on Sep 12, 2022 10:53:39 AM
Defence-in-depth is what cybersecurity experts refer to as a complete strategy of securing your network environment. It involves detecting threats and protecting network endpoints. The question does arise, do you need a defence-in-depth strategy? Can a business rely on detection versus protection?
by Maria Catricala, on Sep 9, 2022 12:01:21 PM
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.
by Maria Catricala and Dave Millier, on Sep 7, 2022 1:15:10 PM
Malware is defined as software that has malicious intent. Malware can delete files, change your browser path, or create what’s known as a C&C (Command & Control) connection to an external server, allowing a hacker to connect directly to your PC without you knowing. Yes, you should worry about malware, as it can cause you all kinds of headaches, such as running silently and hidden in the background and stealing your credentials when you log in.
by Maria Catricala, on Aug 31, 2022 1:34:55 PM
Your company's network and data are accessible via endpoints. Desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets, servers, workstations, and even Internet-of-things (IoT) devices are examples of endpoints. Securing those endpoints is important as a lot of data ends up going through those endpoints.
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