The numbers are staggering. Each day, 156 million phishing emails are sent. Spam filters catch about 90% of them, but that still means 16 million phishing emails make it through to recipients’ inboxes, where half are opened. Out of the 8 million emails opened, 800,000 of them lure recipients into clicking a link. That simple act can lead to malware being installed,…

In BEC attacks, cybercriminals pose as company executives, supplier reps, lawyers, and other business professionals to con organizations into sending them wire transfers and sensitive data (e.g., bank account numbers, gift card numbers). Despite the pandemonium from the coronavirus pandemic, BEC scammers stole an unprecedented $1.9 billion from their victims, according to IC3’s “2020 Internet Crime Report“.  This all-time high is continuing to…

In a world defined by our use of technology, how we are identified digitally is important. Our digital identities and the credentials that protect them define how we work, interact with each other, access technology, execute transactions, and so much more.  For organizations, Identity and Access Management (IAM) “is the discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right…

If it seems like we’re spending a lot of time talking about cybersecurity lately, you’re not imagining things. Between the need to secure systems so employees can work effectively from home and a massive uptick in cyberattacks, security is at the top of everyone’s agenda, including our own. This step-by-step checklist for building an effective cybersecurity strategy is written for CIOs, but we think it’s useful…

Data Privacy Day is Jan. 28, just like it is every year. But as with everything else, COVID-19 has forced us to reconsider a new normal for enforcing data privacy in the work-from-home (WFH) environment. Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), Data Privacy Day is designed to “inspire dialogue and empower individuals and companies to take action” on…

Hospitals and other health care organizations need to tighten up their email security protocols and boost their anti-phishing training to fend off growing cyberattacks that use requests for COVID-19 data to try to penetrate IT systems.  CEOs at several Massachusetts hospitals recently received requests for COVID-19 statistics in emails that appeared to come from US Department of Health and Human Services. However, the emails included external links that…

Software vulnerabilities are common despite being hard to find. Click here to find out why hackers love discovering new ones and how companies can deal with the aftermath of those discoveries. 

When The Walsh Group—a construction contractor—moved to the cloud, it realized it needed better ways to manage who accesses its systems. The company set up identity as the control plane—with Microsoft Azure Active Directory at the center and a zero-trust security stance to better protect access to all its resources. Now, The Walsh Group CIO says the company leads the industry…

Need intelligent security solutions to protect your entire company? Look no further than Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection, Azure Security, and Azure Sentinel. To learn more about Microsoft’s four key areas of intelligent security, click here to check out our infographic and contact us with any questions.   

If you work at a small or medium-sized business (SMB), you probably juggle multiple roles every day. Lighten your load with Microsoft 365 and cross off “become a cybersecurity expert” from your to-do list. Gone are the days when cybercrime was exclusively a big business problem. As more SMBs are targeted by hackers, take advantage of advanced security to defend…

We no longer recommend passwords to protect account logins.  We recommend passphrases instead, because they are more effective.    So, what is a passphrase?  Passphrases are just words strung together in a sentence that increase the phrases’ complexity and length. When it comes to passphrases, it’s best to mix it up! Keep them long, easy-to-remember, and unique for each account. Click here to learn more about using passphrases to keep your sensitive information safe.…

Using public WiFi is convenient, since it is available almost everywhere, we go. Most people have used it, whether it is from an airport, coffee shop, library, park or hotel.  However, many might not be aware that using public WiFi comes with significant risks. Public WiFi networks are mostly unencrypted, which means that cybercriminals can hack into these networks and steal your sensitive information.  If you must use public WiFi, limit what you do while using it and avoid logging in to key accounts like email and financial services.   Read this…

According to Verizon’s Mobile Security Index (MSI) 2020, 39 percent of organizations admitted that they’ve experienced a security compromise involving a mobile device. This becomes much more concerning when you consider that the average loss from a successful business-email compromise attack is nearly $130,000. Click here to learn how your business can avoid and counter these threats. No matter where you are on…

In the era of cloud-first and mobile-first technology, productivity and security go hand in hand. This means that when utilizing digital tools, the fact that your data remains secure, encrypted, and in the right hands is just as important—if not more so—than the increase in productivity obtained by using them. Therefore, choosing the correct applications involves a careful understanding of…

The global average cost of a data breach is $3.6 million. Is your company prepared to deal with the fallout from a cyberattack?  With our security solutions from Microsoft 365 Business, you can take advantage of the latest data-loss protection policies to ensure that your sensitive data is always protected. With a simple, cost-effective security solution that’s easy to use,…