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What To Do If Your Company Is Hit By Ransomware
You’ve Been Hit By Ransomware… What Should You Do Now? If your company has suffered a ransomware attack, …
Tech Tip: How to Disable “Off-Facebook Activity”
Facebook tracks its users’ activity across the web. Here’s how to stop it. Among security experts, there’s a …
Let’s Talk Network Documentation!
IT documentation is a powerful force when it comes to your business network and overall operations. Done well, …
FBI IC3 Report: Cybercrime Losses Up 48% in 2021
Did You Know? The dark web could now be considered the world’s third largest economy, with experts estimating that cybercrime brought in over $6 trillion in 2021, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report, which documents cybercrime trends. The Bureau...
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 …
“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 …
Three Cybersecurity Resolutions to Jumpstart 2022
Now that we’ve made it through the holidays and into the coldest part of the winter, let’s brighten …
Here’s How to Get Ready to Seek a Cyber Liability Insurance Policy
More Companies Will Be Denied for Cyber Liability Insurance in 2022 than Ever Before—Here’s How to Prepare Cyber liability insurance (also known as cybersecurity insurance or cyber insurance) is soaring in popularity. Why? Businesses are being hit by ransomware and...
Do You Know SBDC?
Business owners should know about the SBDC and their programs. By: Brian Ford, President at Facet Technologies, Inc. I have found over the years that most business owners have not heard of the SBDC. The SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) is a partner...
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