Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are exploits where cybercriminals get unauthorized access to a business email account to steal the owner’s identity. The compromised accounts are then used for carrying out highly convincing social engineering scams against...
Ransomware attacks are widespread and usually take victims by complete surprise. Then, they’re left struggling to make the choice between paying the ransom or risk losing their data for good. Fortunately, there are several warning signs that cybercriminals are already...
Remote work has been the norm in many New Jersey businesses for some years now; as of 2019, the Garden State was already one of the top 15 states where one could easily find remote jobs. However, other businesses were far from prepared when they were suddenly ordered...
Phishing scams used to be easy to spot because of their incredible claims. Take for example the infamous Nigerian prince scam, which asks victims to disclose financial information so that the royal prince may purportedly deposit his overflowing cash into their bank...
First came the coronavirus pandemic, which forced companies all over the world to shift to remote work. Then came security experts’ warnings that cybercriminals would take advantage of the situation, given that many of the devices used at home don’t have strict...
The Garden State has had its share of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cybersecurity horror stories. Here are two of the well-known ones: 2017 Equifax data breach — The single largest data breach of 2017 happened to the multinational consumer credit...
Imagine buying a safe for your valuables. To your surprise, there’s no lock on the door. That safe is your computer if you don’t put a password to protect it. When you put a lock on your safe, you put a layer of security. Add a latch bolt or a thumbprint reader, and...
The COVID-19 pandemic is the most pressing concern affecting all Americans these days. For us in New Jersey, this pandemic hits even closer to home, given that New York is now the epicenter of the outbreak. Because of this, most businesses in the Hanover, Morristown,...
More and more businesses are implementing remote work because of its numerous benefits. Boost in productivity, access to a wider pool of talent, and lower operating costs are some that immediately come to mind. But for many small- or medium-sized business (SMB)...
Today, the risk posed by having sensitive information leaked to the wrong hands is pervasive. Technology has made the storage, accessibility, and shareability of information greater than ever, but the possibility of that information being made available to parties or...
The best defense is a good defense. Leave nothing to chance. Expect the unexpected. Better safe than sorry. As a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you must have read countless tips on how to protect your IT systems. You may have been told the same pieces of...
Far from being the novelty item they once were, drones now play an important role in industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. They can be used to survey the land, transport materials, and reach areas inaccessible to people. However, the fact that...
