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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices. Did you know, however, that two thirds of SMBs experienced a cybersecurity attack within the last year 1 ? SMBs are less likely to report cybersecurity breaches to law enforcement, making them less risky targets for cybercriminals. READ TIME: 4 MIN.

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SolarWinds Cyber Attack Update 12/17/2020

Scott R. Davis

Reuters talked to the security researcher Vinoth Kumar whom reportedly alerted SolarWinds back in 2019 that anyone could access the company’s update server using the password ‘solarwinds123’, adding that this could have been done by any attacker. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency. US Treasury Department.

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Is E-commerce Right for Smaller Businesses? 10 Stats That Tell the Story

NexusTek

And spoiler alert…for SMBs who are considering adding online sales to their repertoire, the story has a happy ending! For SMBs wishing to enhance customer experience by storing this type of sensitive data, consulting with a cybersecurity expert first is a must. link] (2019). But is e-commerce really a good move for SMBs?

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Understanding What Dark Web Scans Are & How They Can Protect You

Erwood Group

In 2015 that included 57% of all known dark websites, though a study done in 2019 showed an increase to 60% (which data excludes drug-selling websites). Additionally, we would be happy to discuss ongoing dark web monitoring and additional cybersecurity services if warranted based on the findings of the initial dark web scan.

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Have Cyber Attacks Killed People?

Plan B Consulting

In my research, I came across this article from 2019, “Hackers Could Kill More People Than a Nuclear Weapon” by Jeremy Straub, published at livescience.com. On the night of 11th September, paramedics in Düsseldorf, Germany, were alerted to the deteriorating condition of a 78-year-old woman suffering from an aortic aneurysm.

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Have Cyber Attacks Killed People?

Plan B Consulting

In my research, I came across this article from 2019, “Hackers Could Kill More People Than a Nuclear Weapon” by Jeremy Straub, published at livescience.com. On the night of 11th September, paramedics in Düsseldorf, Germany, were alerted to the deteriorating condition of a 78-year-old woman suffering from an aortic aneurysm.

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Are BYOD Practices Putting Your Business at Risk?

NexusTek

With managed endpoint monitoring, any malicious activity is detected immediately, triggering an appropriate response such as logging the user out and issuing alerts. 2019, January 21). Mind the gap: Cybersecurity’s big disconnect–The CEO’s guide to cybersecurity. CONTACT US. References: Kolmar, C. 2022, April 14).

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