Category: Security
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What Does EOL Mean?
EOL stands for End-of-Life in the IT industry. Because the IT landscape is constantly changing, including newer technologies and new threats, computer software and hardware must constantly change. Eventually there comes a time when the developers need to move on from their older products to further develop new products, and thus an End-of-Life is announced.…
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Are you ready for the end of Windows 7?
In December 2017, Windows 7 finally let go of the top spot of Microsoft’s Operating System market share. Only 2 years later, in January 2020, Microsoft will end support of Windows 7, ending a 10 & 1/2 year run. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/windows/end-of-windows-7-support Why is Windows 7 support ending? It is the end of the Windows 7 life…
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Tips for Protecting Your Network 2019
In 2018 we saw a 350% increase in ransomware attacks, a 250% increase in spoofing or business email compromise, and a 70% increase in spear-phishing attacks. (IndustryWeek) The reason? More and more hackers are compromising networks and systems, and demanding more and more money. The average cost of a breach for Small Businesses? $120,000. Enterprise?…
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Lying Sextortion Scammers Sending Victims Their Own Hacked Passwords
Scammers have made well over $250,000 in Bitcoin by duping users into believing they’ve been caught watching porn via their webcam. Online scammers have been innovating of late. In the last month, one group of ne’er-do-wells has sent out spam emails telling recipients they’ve been caught watching porn through their webcam, and if they don’t pay, all…
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What is spear-phishing?
spear phishing Spear phishing is an email-spoofing attack that targets a specific organization or individual, seeking unauthorized access to sensitive information. Spear-phishing attempts are not typically initiated by random hackers, but are more likely to be conducted by perpetrators out for financial gain, trade secrets or military information.As with emails used in regular phishing expeditions, spear phishing…
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What is a phishing email and How to spot the scam
Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a legitimate company and ask you to provide sensitive information. This is usually done by including a link that will appear to take you to the company’s website to fill in your information – but the website is a…
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10 Tips on Detecting Phishing Emails
Phishing attacks are more rampant than ever before, rising by more than 162 percent from 2010 to 2014. They cost organizations around the globe $4.5 billion every year and over half of internet users get at least one phishing email per day. The best defense companies have against phishing attacks is to block malicious emails before they reach customers…
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What is Spear Phishing?
We’ve all heard about phishing emails and scams. This is where a hacker requests general information from you using generic terms that apply to a large amount of people, looking for a couple people to fall for the scam and give the hacker personal information. This information is then used to hack other online accounts,…
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Phishing Emails on the Rise
Phishing and Spear-Phishing emails are on the rise. By using situations that are relevant to you, the user, spammers increase their chances of the phishing email working. Watch this video below for some helpful hints on spotting phishing and spear-phishing emails.
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5 Ways to Help Employees be Privacy Aware