Phishing attacks add to a stressful time of year While tax season draws close and many are already looking for ways to crunch numbers, another problem looms. Scammers and threat parties are preparing to exploit misinformation about filing taxes to launch a spree of attacks, much...
It pays to be prepared, literally We can’t stress the importance of protecting your network, company, and enterprise data enough from ransomware attacks, because failing to do so can cost you millions. One such unnamed company will stand as a testament to cybersecurity negligence, on top...
Essential Advice for Remote Work Safety More often than not workers are pushed into remote work environments due to complications caused by COVID-19. If you follow us at Bytagig then you’re likely aware of the challenges this faces - and you can read more about how...
Ransomware creates a concerning choice for companies Ransomware often comes up as a topic of interest simply because it’s so prevalent. Every other week there’s another story about a local business or organization feeling the impacts of ransomware - such as Ramsey County feeling the pressure...
How to be productive at home with remote working So your company has pulled the trigger and enacted a remote working policy. Great! It’s a common tactic for modern businesses to have some form of remote work infrastructure, though, obviously commonplace today as a result of...
Key questions for IT health When you hear “IT sanitization” or similar, you might think it literally translates to clean surroundings. And while it is good to keep your environment picked up, in the context of IT, it means how safe and free of security threats...
The Ingredients for Good IT If you’re ready to take your IT performance to the next level, there are a few essential IT philosophies to know. Centralization is key for any successful enterprise, and good leadership determines how effective it is upon execution. It’s not just...
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...
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...
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...
