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Ransomware Attacks ‘Pretty Close’ to a Large-Scale Cyber Event

October 4, 2019 / We Are Reading

Ransomware attacks spread across school systems in Texas and Louisiana last month. It is a serious concern to our cyber security team because hackers are targeting our schools where children data and information are stored. This could leave our children vulnerable to social engineering and blackmail. Furthermore, it is troublesome because schools are used as …

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Ransomware attacks

October 3, 2019 / Security Compliance, We Are Reading

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. In 2017 alone, there was over 184 million ransomware attacks worldwide!! These ransomware attacks range between attacks against small business and homes to attacks against large corporations. The cost of a ransomware attack varies. According to CSOonline, the average Ransomware attack costs the company about 5 Million dollars. The …

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773 Million credentials dumped on the dark web

January 19, 2019 / Integrated Infrastructure, Network Security, News, Security Compliance, We Are Reading

[Excerpt] A database of breached emails totaling 773 million unique addresses has turned up on a popular underground hacking forum, giving cybercriminals one of the largest jackpots ever seen when it comes to account-compromise efforts. Troy Hunt was first alerted to the cache, which totals 87GB of data, after it was seen being hosted on …

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You Need an IT Risk Assessment!

January 19, 2019 / Integrated Infrastructure, Network Security

Imagine a glitch in the database where you store your customer information, financial records, and/or inventory… how can your business function if the database broke down? Your daily business operation is directly impacted by your information technology environment. A home cannot function properly with holes in walls; your business cannot function properly with gaps in …

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Cyber Security and HIPAA

January 20, 2019 / HIPAA Compliance, Security Compliance

Know this! The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of 1996, known as HIPAA, is enacted to protect the consumer. The institutions and service providers hold the responsibility to safeguard each consumer’s (customer’s) information. Yes, every one of your customers! The U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS) regularly investigate institutions and service providers. It …

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