Windows 7 – Upgrade vs. Replacement

With Windows 7 End of Life, your organization will need to determine whether upgrading devices is sufficient or replacement of devices is necessary. To help you make this choice, here is a checklist to consider when looking to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 10 successfully. If that fails or if you have any questions […]

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Phishing threats

Phishing is still the #1 threat action used in social engineering attacks and is used to take advantage of our socially networked lives. Attackers use social media to target both your brand and your users by distributing malware or spear-phishing for credentials. Southridge’s new social media phishing test makes it easy for you to identify […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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