Ransomware, a popular form of a cyber-attack usually involves criminals tricking their victims into installing malware. The malware causes serious issues for its victims by preventing them from accessing their files unless a ransom is paid to the criminal. An article on Inc. explains why ransomware is becoming more dangerous and how you can ensure...
A major cyberattack took the world by storm Friday, hitting 150 countries and affecting 200,000 computers and over 20 hospitals in the U.K. This attack serves as a major wakeup call to both companies and consumers that securing systems and devices is vital. Although this incident should prompt immediate action in increasing security measures, if history repeats...
Cybercriminals have no boundaries when experimenting with ways to successfully carry out a cyberattack. We have seen these criminals prove time after time just how creative they can be when choosing their victims, but who have these hackers chosen as their newest targets? Ransomware operators have now made targets of superyacht owners. Experts believe that...
Identified by the U.S. Department of Justice as 2017’s “biggest cyberthreat”, ransomware is making a name for itself across the board. While you may think, cybercriminals are only after large corporations like hospitals or banks, the focus is increasingly shifting towards targeting smaller organizations, who may be more vulnerable. An article on The Parallax...
Tax season can be stressful. From filing to paying taxes, Americans have enough to worry about this time of year without adding identity theft and refund fraud to the equation. Unfortunately, tax scams have become so common in today’s world that not considering ways to protect yourself from tax scams would result in more...
In an article over at Business Solutions, Ellen Jennings, CEO of BEI, talks about cloud based security services that every MSP should offer. Here at BEI we have been using Breach Secure Now a platform that allows us to easily deliver data security training to our client employees under our brand. Our clients may also...
It is no secret that cybercrime has been increasing rapidly, but the statistics may surprise you. According to a report released by PhishMe, 2016 saw a massive increase in ransomware, toppling over 2015 by 600%. An article on TechRepublic explains how PhishMe came up with these statistics and what you can do to protect your...
In this “always connected” society being without Wi-Fi and Internet access makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Many people have heard about the dangers of free Wi-Fi but still that doesn’t stop a majority of people from connecting when it is available. According to an article over at ZDNet, the security company Avast setup open...
Ransomware that crippled Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital made national headlines but ransomware continues to be a major menace for small to midsize businesses. A print shop in Lubbock, Texas was shut down last week due to ransomware. An employee opened an infected file and ransomware took control of the network. Questions Ransomware is rapidly becoming one...
The New York Times has a very good article titled: No Business Too Small to Be Hacked. We have been saying for the past few years that businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to cyber-crime. The more examples of real-life, documented cyber-crime the more awareness will be raised. Awareness of risks is critical because many...
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