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,…

62 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have an active or up-to-date cybersecurity strategy in place. Want to make sure that your data is protected, no matter what apps or devices you and your employees are using?   Now, you can take advantage of our data protection solutions featuring Microsoft 365 Business. Check out this infographic—which shows industry…

Aren’t sure where to start in terms of securing company data on personal devices? Check out this article to learn more about how to protect your company data across all devices.   At Xantrion Inc., we can help protect your company data, no matter where it’s accessed from. Contact our team to learn more.

Nearly 75 percent of teleworkers and Work from Home (WFH) employees are without help from their employers on security awareness, guidance or training, according to a new report from Kaspersky. While this is a significant statistic on its own, it is even more important when combined with the 27 percent of teleworkers who’ve received phishing emails relating to the coronavirus and may not know how to avoid…

In each of the last three years, Cisco has surveyed organizations to learn if they reaped benefits from privacy beyond meeting compliance requirements.  The data shows that it does.  Over the past few years, data privacy has evolved from ‘nice to have’ to a business imperative and critical boardroom issue. The surveys revealed that: More than 40 percent of organizations…

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) represents a major advancement in privacy rights for California residents – and a major set of obligations for companies that have customers in the state, regardless of where in the world they are located physically.   Millions of businesses worldwide will be subject to the CCPA. Those subject to the law will be any company…

“On April 1st, an actor in a popular dark web forum posted a link to a collection of 352 compromised Zoom accounts,” reported Yahoo Finance. The accounts were reportedly listed for hackers to troll rather than profit. Sixgill, a cybersecurity firm that reported the dark web posting, tweeted a screenshot of the dark web forum post about the compromised Zoom…

Last month, legal services firm, Epiq Global was the victim of a ransomware attack. The attack took down all of their 80 offices spread across the globe. The ransomware problem is clearly getting worse.  In Q4 2019, the average ransom payment increased by 104% to $84,116 up from $41,981 in Q3 2019  Average downtime increased to 16.2 days, from 12.1 days    Public sector agencies continued to account for an elevated portion of ransomware attacks, albeit down slightly from Q3  Healthcare…

According to Reuters, cyber insurance rates have jumped about 25 percent over the past year, due in part to costly ransomware claims. Although the number of ransomware attacks actually fell in 2019 vs. 2018, the impact of those attacks rose. This trend has cyber insurers trying to figure out new strategies to minimize their risks while also continuing to protect policyholders. To keep your cyber insurance costs from going through the roof, contact us to learn…

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has issued a statement announcing that because of health, safety, and firm operations disruption concerns, OCIE has moved to conducting examinations off-site through correspondence unless it is “absolutely necessary” for its teams to be on-site. Recognizing that firms are focused on maintaining operations and ensuring the safety of their employees, OCIE is working…