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Financially motivated cyberattacks are a dime a dozen, and one of the most popular that’s affecting US businesses today is ransomware. In fact, global reports revealed a 105% increase in ransomware attacks in 2021. While some ransomware attacks target individuals, many primarily target vulnerable organizations like healthcare institutions. Given the prevalence of ransomware attacks, your business should have a clear response strategy in case of such incidents. This guide discusses how you can do so. [...]

When choosing an operating system (OS), two major competitors come to mind: macOS and Windows. Both operating systems offer robust features and intuitive user experiences. Macs are often popular among those in the creative industry, while Windows are generally used in the commercial space. However, people tend to believe that Macs outperform Windows when it comes to cybersecurity. This blog discusses whether that claim is true.  Why do people think macOS is safer than Windows? [...]

Your mobile phone contains countless bytes of information that can reveal everything about you, such as emails, contact details, photos, messages, and financial data. If this information falls into the wrong hands, your personal life and business could be in jeopardy.  What’s worse is that mobile devices can be incredibly vulnerable to attacks. Cybercriminals can easily hack a phone through phishing scams, unsecured networks, and malware. It’s therefore important that you know how to quickly [...]

Whether you’re from Chicago or Tampa, one of the most serious challenges facing all businesses within the US and beyond is the rampant surge of cybercriminal activity. In fact, recent reports found that year-to-date ransomware cases in the United States have increased by 185%, with Florida being one of the hardest hit states. Unfortunately, ransomware is only one threat that plagues businesses. Cybercriminals are constantly developing new techniques to infiltrate or take down vulnerable networks, [...]

Today, businesses need high-speed networks to support a growing fleet of connected devices, ever-evolving cloud technologies, and a partially remote workforce. At the same time, network components can fail due to a number of factors like cyberthreats, hardware problems, software misconfigurations, and more. Network management is therefore absolutely vital to companies in Chicago, Tampa, and all over the United States.   Network management refers to the tasks involved in the deployment, optimization and maintenance of network [...]

Malware refers to malicious software designed to compromise sensitive information and disrupt company systems. When malware infects computers, it can slow down applications, delete data, reconfigure critical settings, crash your system, and even hold your files for ransom. Over the years, malware has evolved from being a nuisance found on websites to incredibly harmful programs used for corporate espionage, financial gain, and sabotage.  For businesses in Chicago, Tampa, and all over the United States, a [...]