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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...
Your Business Needs a Firewall for Life. Here’s Why.
Facet installs and maintains firewalls as part of their managed security solution. Find out why we recommend a HaaS approach to firewalls. A firewall is the first line of defense against intrusion in your network. Firewalls are a crucial component of your layered...
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 line was a random string of characters,...
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 average ransomware...
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