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This month’s topic: Creating a Security-Forward Culture

Creating a culture of security aware individuals requires the participation of every employee, from executives to the front desk. We all will play a role in this culture and protecting sensitive information. In this month’s newsletter, we examine the steps that everyone can take to improve culture and put security first in the workplace. Security […]

IRS Notice about Cyber Security

From: “Internal Revenue Service (IRS)” <irs@service.govdelivery.com> Date: June 24, 2019 at 10:32:18 AM EDT Dear Tax Professional, The filing season is over, and you finally have a breather from preparing tax returns. However, your responsibility as a tax preparer doesn’t end on April 15th. Data thieves are attempting to compromise your systems and steal your […]

New Phishing Email States Your Office 365 Account Will Be Deleted

Phishing Email States Your Office 365 Account Will Be Deleted Recommended by Kim on our support desk By Lawrence Abrams A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the “Office 365 Team” warning you that your email account cancellation has been approved and that all your email will be deleted unless you […]

Laptop full of viruses sold at auction for $1.345 million

A laptop infected with 6 of the most dangerous computer viruses in history was sold at auction to an anonymous buyer for $1.345 million — here’s what each virus can do Antonio Villas-Boas – Business Insider A laptop that’s utterly infested with six of the worst computer viruses and malware known to man was […]

Tips for a Cyber Safe Vacation

National Cyber Awareness System: Tips for a Cyber Safe Vacation 05/24/2019 01:45 PM EDT As summer nears, many people will soon be taking vacations. When planning vacations, users should be aware of potential rental scams and “free” vacation ploys. Travelers should also keep in mind risks related to traveling with mobile devices. The Cybersecurity and […]

Erasing A Hard Drive

It may not happen often, but when it comes time to dispose of old electronic equipment, the process you take during disposal is critical. Improper disposal could lead to the exposure of sensitive company or personal information. In this week’s security tip video, learn some methods for properly erasing a hard drive during disposal. https://www.pii-protect.com/MicroTrainings/micro_training_view/139?brand_key=hekfo&ID=34770 […]

Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds

BBC News, 21 April 2019 Millions of people are using easy-to-guess passwords on sensitive accounts, suggests a study. The analysis by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) found 123456 was the most widely-used password on breached accounts. The study helped to uncover the gaps in cyber-knowledge that could leave people in danger of being […]

Weekly Security Tip

As many individuals struggle with certain bills and debts, any relief options are often a welcomed conversation. Unfortunately, scammers are posing as debt relief organizations, tricking their victims into paying them in hopes of settling their debts. In this week’s security tip video, learn more about how these debt relief scams work and some tips […]

Protecting Against Ransomware

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware threat actors use to infect computers and encrypt computer files until a ransom is paid. (See Protecting Against Malicious Code for more information on malware.) After the initial infection, ransomware will attempt to spread to connected systems, including shared storage drives and other accessible computers. If […]

How much can you save by deploying the “New Standard”?

For businesses deploying on-premises Exchange, adding additional services such as email archiving and email security can be expensive and costly. But meeting the “New Standard” doesn’t have to be expensive. When deploying Exchange in the cloud, businesses can easily offload hardware and electricity costs, reduce IT complexity and increase overall security. In fact, an average […]

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