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Posts by Byron Martin
Microsoft Exchange Hack. Patch Now!
By
Byron Martin
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March 10, 2021
Urgent patching necessary. Microsoft continues to see increased attacks targeting unpatched systems by multiple malicious actors beyond Hafnium..
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7 Reasons Why Spear Phishing Attacks are Successful
By
Byron Martin
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March 2, 2021
Phishing/social engineering is the #1 cause of data breaches and the primary delivery method for ransomware.
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Why You Need Spam Email Filtering
By
Byron Martin
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February 18, 2021
According to Help Net Security, 90% of successful cyberattacks occur through email-based attacks. Additionally, 1 out of every 8 employees shares..
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Technology Doesn't Have to be Frustrating
By
Byron Martin
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February 12, 2021
54 percent of SMBs report the increasing complexity of IT as the main reason for outsourcing their IT. 1 in 4 SMBs lost revenue due to IT-related..
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Teknologize and Uptime Podcast on IT and Cybersecurity for Wind Farms
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Byron Martin
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February 5, 2021
Interesting conversation around the IT and Cybersecurity demands of the modern wind farm and the critical technology running behind the scenes. ..
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Data Breach Notifications Laws for Oregon State
By
Byron Martin
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February 2, 2021
What does Oregon law require you to do, and who are you required to notify? What happens if you don’t notify anyone?
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Email Security: 4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Business Email Secure
By
Byron Martin
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January 29, 2021
There are over 300 million fraudulent sign-in attempts to Microsoft cloud services every day.
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Business Continuity: How to Be Prepared for Downtime or an IT Disaster
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Byron Martin
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January 28, 2021
Flood. Power outage. Cyberattack. Supply chain failure or a disgruntled employee. Disruptions to your business can happen at any moment causing..
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BYOD: Let’s Talk about Mobile Device Management
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Byron Martin
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January 26, 2021
87% of companies are dependent to some extent on their employee’s ability to access mobile business apps from their personal smartphones. (Source: ..
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Data Breach Notifications Laws for Washington State
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Byron Martin
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January 22, 2021
New data breach protections give Washington one of the most robust data breach notification policies in the country.
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Incident Response: How to Respond to an Email Breach
By
Byron Martin
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January 18, 2021
Business Email Compromise earned hackers $1.3 billion in a year. (Source: Internet Crime Complaint Center)
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The Human Toll of a Healthcare Cyberattack
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Byron Martin
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January 15, 2021
Vermont hospital cyber attack “Clinics were filled with tears, yelling and anxiety and stress”.
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SolarWinds Orion Supply Chain Breach Update
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Byron Martin
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January 14, 2021
Roughly 198 organizations, overall, were hacked using the SolarWind backdoor, according to Allan Liska, a threat analyst atRecorded Future.Source:..
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Affordable Fiber Internet for Business Available Locally
By
Byron Martin
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January 13, 2021
Fiber Internet is Available in the Tri-Cities, WA Did you know that there is fiber-optic Internet available in Benton and Franklin Counties? Our..
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Reasons to Use a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for IT Support
By
Byron Martin
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January 7, 2021
66 Percent of Small Businesses Worldwide Have Faced Cyberattacks in The Past Year. For the third year in a row, SMBs are reporting big increases in..
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SUNBURST Malware and SolarWinds Supply Chain Breach
By
Byron Martin
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December 31, 2020
As reported approximately 2 weeks ago, the US Government and thousands of public and private sector organizations around the world had their networks..
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Massive SolarWinds Hack Impacting 18,000 Organizations
By
Byron Martin
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December 23, 2020
18,000 organizations have malicious code in their network, and 50 of them have suffered major breaches.
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I Fell Victim to Business Email Compromise. Now What?
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Byron Martin
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December 22, 2020
The FBI defines Business Email Compromise (BEC) as “a sophisticated scam that targets both businesses and individuals who perform valid..
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What's all the Hype? A Quick Glance at Microsoft Teams
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Byron Martin
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December 15, 2020
Curious about what all the hype is around Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams is the ultimate chat-based collaboration app for your organization. A..
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CyberSecurity: Journey, Culture and Strategy
By
Byron Martin
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December 2, 2020
It doesn't have to be a big stress in your life. You can have that peace of mind, but it does take time, attention, planning and strategy...
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Four Steps of an Incident Response Plan
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Byron Martin
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December 1, 2020
Hackers attack every 39 seconds, on average 2,244 times a day. (University of Maryland) Incidents are cyber events that can include a cyberattack,..
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Stay Safe Online - 5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping
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Byron Martin
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November 25, 2020
The holiday shopping season is well underway, and many are choosing to shop primarily online due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Online shopping opens the..
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What is the Definition of Phishing?
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Byron Martin
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November 17, 2020
phish·ing /ˈfiSHiNG/ noun the practice of using fraudulent e-mails and copies of legitimate websites to extract financial data from computer users..
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What's the Difference Between Antivirus and Endpoint Security?
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Byron Martin
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November 12, 2020
Every endpoint connected to the Internet faces 1.5 attacks per minute. According to a study by the Ponemon Institute, 68% of organizations have..
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10 Tips for Better Password Security
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Byron Martin
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November 9, 2020
81% of data breaches are caused by compromised, weak, and reused passwords. Password security is a key to keeping your information safe on the web.
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Local Businesses Falling Prey to Phishing Email!
By
Byron Martin
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November 4, 2020
Teknologize has recently seen a major uptick in email-based cyberattacks happening right now and right here in our own backyard.
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FBI Warns Imminent Cyber Attacks Threatening Healthcare
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Byron Martin
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November 3, 2020
In a joint alert, Wednesday October 28th, 2020 from the FBI, DHS, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency states “credible..
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Upgrade Today: Windows 10 Download Instructions
By
Byron Martin
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October 28, 2020
Windows 7 users who don't upgrade to Windows 10 will no longer be able to get Microsoft's security updates or technical support, leaving your..
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) & Wire Fraud
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Byron Martin
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October 10, 2020
Also known as CEO Fraud. Listen to CEO, Byron Martin, explain how hackers can get access to your email and what to be aware of. This is a billion..
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Top 4 Cybersecurity Basics to Implement Now
By
Byron Martin
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October 8, 2020
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Instituted by the Department of Homeland Security in 2016, this month is a time where we want to..
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6 Benefits of VoIP for the Work From Home Workforce
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Byron Martin
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October 5, 2020
The world has been transitioning to remote working for years, but the arrival of COVID-19 has certainly sped that up. VoIP calls are routed over the..
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Watch out for Zelle Scams...
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Byron Martin
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October 3, 2020
The Zelle app is a person-to-person transfer app that allows for easy payments straight from a user’s bank account, similar to Venmo or PayPal,..
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How Many Employees Fail an Email Phishing Security Test?
By
Byron Martin
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October 2, 2020
Stats show that 30% of your employees will fail, and fall for a fake email, and potentially get you ransomware.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Phone from Juice-Jacking
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Byron Martin
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October 1, 2020
We’ve all been there. You’re in the airport and need to quickly charge your phone before you jump on your plane. Fortunately, airports now have..
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What is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?
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Byron Martin
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September 29, 2020
"Only 11% of enterprise users make use of those tools (Speaking of MFA). That means a staggering 89% of accounts remain open to fairly simple..
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What is Security Awareness Training?
By
Byron Martin
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September 22, 2020
92% of all breaches could have been prevented with a Security Awareness Training program. Security Awareness Training is a means to educate and..
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