Why Do Cyber Threats Increase During the Holidays?
Ellie Ford
‘Tis the season… for cyber attacks? You aren’t the only one staying busy during the holiday season. Cyber criminals are, too, even more than usual! A UK-based cybersecurity firm Darktrace found that there is a 30% increase in the number… …
Layers, Layers, Layers: Why Emphasize Layered Security?
Any IT or cybersecurity company worth their salt will tell you that you need multiple layers of security in place to prevent devastating losses from data breaches and other security threats. At Facet, we emphasize this for companies at every… …
Business Owner’s Guide to Cyber Fatigue
Is your company struggling to maintain a culture of cybersecurity? If so, you may have a case of the dreaded “cyber fatigue.” What is cyber fatigue and how can my company beat it? Like any kind of fatigue, cyber fatigue… …
“Have You Tried Turning It Off And On Again?”
Here’s why “turning it off and on again” should almost always be your first move when you’re experiencing computer issues. Ahh, the magic words: why does “turning it off and on again” work so often to fix small IT problems?… …
Tech Tip: This 2-Second Habit Can Help Keep You Safe!
It may sound simple, but pressing the Windows Key+L when you step away from your computer can save your business from serious security threats. Although phishing emails and other “virtual” scams make up the bulk of cybercrime activity, some hackers… …
“Shadow IT” Could Be Putting Your Company At Risk. Here’s How.
Do your employees use sites like Dropbox, Google Drive, and other personal cloud sharing services to collaborate and work on projects and tasks? If so, you could unknowingly be exposing yourself to huge financial losses. “Shadow IT” is the practice… …
Three Cybersecurity Resolutions to Jumpstart 2022
Taking small steps can mean avoiding big breaches and threats. Now that we’ve made it through the holidays and into the coldest part of the winter, let’s brighten things up by discussing some easy resolutions you and your team can… …
Blackmail Phishing Scams: 4 Steps to Take if You Receive an Extortion Email
Fear, Lies, and Greed: Blackmail Phishing Scams Play on Embarrassment for Huge Payouts Why am I getting this email? I didn’t do anything wrong! A friend of mine recently sent me a screenshot of an email via text. The subject… …
Facet Follies – June 2020
Facet Follies by cartoonist Mike Wright See all the Facet Follies in one place by clicking here!… …
Ransomware on the Rise: Five Steps to Improved Email Security
How far would you go to protect your company’s data? How about your customers’ data? Every day, business owners are confronted with this exact question when they become victims of ransomware schemes. According to an industry report by Coveware, the… …