The critical numbers behind years of ransomware attacks Ransomware is dangerous, you understand that. But how dangerous? What are the numbers behind the malware? You hear about the hundreds of industries impacted by a ransomware infection, or, the cost of damages, but let’s dive into some harrowing statistics to really get an idea of what …
Greater danger of phishing in 2021 2021 brings new possibilities, but also a wide range of security threats. One of them isn’t going anywhere either, and in fact, has only surged in strike frequency. Phishing attacks have long plagued industries and inboxes since the inception of the internet, quite simply because they work. And now, …
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Heading into the new year strong 2020 is over, but challenges always lie ahead. The IT and cybersecurity world will change, but the question remains whether it’s for the better. In 2020, the rise of the Coronavirus pandemic caused societal changes and impacted industries abroad. Digital attackers exploited the virus to launch barrages of phishing …
Farewell Flash Player Adobe Flash has operated as an online media software for years. But, with the beginning of 2021, Flash has reached the end of its service life, relating to all applications, software, and website media. Flash ceased its support in 2017 and has always been a security risk since then. It’s therefore paramount …
What’s ahead in 2021 Putting the cap on 2020 is easier said than done. A tumultuous year indeed, 2020 has seen global challenges, many of which affect the IT and cyber industry. As the coronavirus pandemic exploded in cases, companies of all sizes and types were faced with a harrowing situation: adapt or perish. Not …
A year of remote workers saw ransomware explosion 2020 certainly cemented itself as one of the more “memorable” years, to put it lightly. With COVID-19 emerging and swiftly blossoming into a global pandemic, it highlighted how stressful and chaotic 2020 was (and still is at the time of writing this). That you know. What you …
Cyber attackers will attempt a second network strike, study shows If your business was unfortunate enough to sustain a cyberattack, it can happen again. It’s easy to assume that once hackers roll through and harm a network, they’re essentially done, but that’s not the case. Worse yet, it’s even after an enterprise network has taken …
BEC auto-forwarding scams present another danger COVID-19 isn’t only dangerous for people, it’s the perfect springboard for malicious cyber attackers. They prey on misinformation and fear surrounding the pandemic, which allows them to circumvent cyber defenses in hopes to steal information. The end of 2020 is no different. As the virus sees a new surge, …
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Downtime and its business impact No business wants to hear the phrase “downtime,” but it’s a reality in today’s modern environment. Downtime involves the loss of services, in part or whole. When it occurs, cost and damage soon follow. Downtime is the result of unforeseen service interruptions, caused by malware or natural disaster. Obviously, it’s …
It’s not all about expensive software We’ve harped on the importance of good security and IT resources over the past year. Additionally, Bytagig also talked about how we assist with remote solutions and support for businesses dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. But one thing we still have to stress is safe behavior. Risk-taking behavior is …
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