Cybersecurity Month Tip: Identity Theft and Internet Scams

Today’s technology allows us to connect around the world, to bank and shop online, and to control our televisions, homes, and cars from our smartphones. With this added convenience comes an increased risk of identity theft and Internet scams. #BeCyberSmart on the Internet—at home, at school, at work, on mobile devices, and on the go. […]

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Cybersecurity Month Tip: Cybersecurity While Traveling

In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. When you’re traveling— whether domestic or international—it is always important to practice safe online behavior and take proactive steps to secure Internet-enabled devices. The more we travel, the more we are at risk for cyberattacks. #BeCyberSmart and use […]

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Cybersecurity Month Tip: 5 Ways To Be Cyber Secure At Work

Businesses face significant financial loss when a cyber attack occurs. In 2019, the U.S. business sector had 17% increase in data breaches: 1,473 breaches.1 Cybercriminals often rely on human error—employees failing to install software patches or clicking on malicious links—to gain access to systems. From the top leadership to the newest employee, cybersecurity requires the […]

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SSD vs. HDD: What’s the Difference?

Both a solid-state drive (SSD) and hard disk drive (HDD) store computer data and they’re widely used for backups. How data’s stored and accessed is the main difference.   Solid-state drive (SSD) Solid-state drive (SSDs) are a newer type of storage media that uses memory chips to store data. Think of a USB thumb drive (aka […]

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This week’s topic: USB Drop Attacks

Have you ever seen a USB drive on the ground and been curious as to what may be on it? While it may be tempting to let our curiosity get the best of us, plugging in a random USB drive could result in a malicious attack that infects your device and your organization’s network. In […]

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Stay Ahead of the Storm

Seems like “storm” season is every season nowadays. From crippling snow storms in October to inland hurricanes and macrobursts that knock out power for days or even weeks, what we once called once-in-a-life-time storms seem to be par for the course of doing business today. And climate research suggests we can expect this amplification will […]

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Let’s talk phones!

Mobile workforces have become the new norm for many of our clients. When the COVID pandemic struck, we quickly discovered that our clients’ ability to maintain productivity depends heavily on the communication technology we provide them. Businesses’ reliance on phone systems has never been greater. Luckily, with our help, many of our clients have been […]

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SBA Alert: Beware of Email Phishing Scams

Email phishing campaigns where malicious actors are impersonating the SBA and its Office of Disaster Assistance to collect personally identifiable information (PII) for fraudulent purposes have surfaced. The SBA is particularly concerned about scam emails targeting applicants of the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program asking them to verify their accounts using a third-party online […]

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This week’s topic: Protecting Devices and Data Outside of the Office

The transportation of equipment is becoming very common, making the protection of these devices and data during their travels extremely important. In this week’s security tip video, learn some of the best practices for safely and securely transporting devices and data. Watch this week’s Security Tip by Southridge Technology  Quick Tips Keep a documented inventory […]

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