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Byron Martin: Dec 16, 2024
Our smartphones are our lifelines. They keep us connected, entertained, and organized. But our devices can easily become cluttered with so many apps...
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Byron Martin: Nov 25, 2024
The holiday season is here, bringing the excitement of discovering amazing deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But while you’re hunting for...
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Byron Martin: Nov 19, 2024
Ah, the holiday season, when everything sparkles, sales soar, and your to-do list rivals Santa's naughty and nice list. For businesses, it's a time...
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Byron Martin: Oct 29, 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great reminder to update our devices and software regularly. When we delay software updates, we risk exposing our...
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Byron Martin: Oct 28, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from these deceptive...
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Byron Martin: Oct 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact online, offering incredible opportunities for efficiency and...
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Byron Martin: Oct 17, 2024
The Internet offers children a world of learning, entertainment, and social engagement. However, just like the real world, it comes with risks....
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Byron Martin: Oct 11, 2024
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Byron Martin: Oct 7, 2024
October isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the...
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Byron Martin: Aug 27, 2024
Imagine the sudden chaos when 8.5 million Windows devices - spanning industries like airlines, banking, and healthcare - began displaying the dreaded...
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In today's digital landscape, many businesses operate under the assumption that their IT networks are secure because everything seems to be running...
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Byron Martin: Aug 6, 2024
According to a recent report by Check Point Research, LinkedIn, the business platform owned by Microsoft, is impersonated in almost half of all...
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Daniel Morgan: Jul 26, 2024
A WBA Issues and Answers publication. Dan Morgan addresses regulated domains such as .bank and cybersecurity considerations around domain spoofing...
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Byron Martin: Jul 8, 2024
In recent months, a significant cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a payment-processing company under UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a...
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Byron Martin: Jul 1, 2024
Summer is a prime time for business owners and employees to take a much-needed vacation. Despite activating the “out of office” email responder, many...
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Byron Martin: Jun 17, 2024
In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts fell victim to a severe cyber-attack that crippled its entire IT system, leading to a company-wide outage. The...
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Byron Martin: May 6, 2024
This true story serves as a stark warning about the devastating impact of CEO Fraud on businesses, large and small. It's essential reading for anyone...
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Byron Martin: Apr 29, 2024
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the saying "That won't happen to me" is becoming a dangerous mindset for business owners when it comes to...
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Byron Martin: Apr 23, 2024
The year 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people...
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Byron Martin: Apr 3, 2024
If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day...
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Byron Martin: Mar 18, 2024
Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax...
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Byron Martin: Feb 23, 2024
ConnectWise is addressing a critical vulnerability discovered in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, its remote desktop and access software that enables MSP...
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Byron Martin: Feb 20, 2024
Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do...
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Byron Martin: Feb 14, 2024
Zero Trust is a relatively new cybersecurity strategy that is rapidly becoming the security model of choice for businesses. In fact, we anticipate...
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Byron Martin: Feb 5, 2024
Wintertime can feel like a wonderland. There’s hot cocoa, cozy fireside conversations, glistening white snowfall…ice storms, power outages, and tons...
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Byron Martin: Feb 1, 2024
Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity...
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Byron Martin: Jan 19, 2024
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape...
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Byron Martin: Jan 12, 2024
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial...
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Byron Martin: Jan 9, 2024
Is your business plan for 2024 finalized yet? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter...
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Byron Martin: Dec 28, 2023
When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always...
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Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over...
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Byron Martin: Dec 5, 2023
On November 30th, Apple released an urgent update, iOS 17.1.2, that aims to patch two possible security exploits documented in 17.1.1.
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Byron Martin: Nov 20, 2023
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, here are some tips for a safe and secure online shopping experience.
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Byron Martin: Nov 16, 2023
“Thank goodness” is probably what Illinois-based manufacturing company ICS thought about having a cyber insurance policy with Travelers Insurance...
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Byron Martin: Nov 6, 2023
If you ask a security professional, you get by-the-book advice about sharing passwords: “Don’t share passwords.” But we know, in reality, that...
