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Beware of Cyber Threats and Scammers Exploiting COVID-19

Dan Levenson — Tue, 26 May 2020 15:31:57 +0000

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, illness isn’t the only threat facing many businesses. Cyber threats and scammers are on the rise in the midst of the pandemic, as well. Your emails could pose a source of danger for your business and your employees–but with the right training and the right responses, you can […]

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What Businesses Should Learn From Zoom’s Privacy And Security Flaws When Using Video Conferencing

Dan Levenson — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:22:07 +0000

Zoom Video Communication Inc. was sued by one of its shareholders for overstating its privacy standards and not disclosing that its service was not entirely secure. The shareholder claimed that media reports highlighting the privacy and security flaws in the video application resulted in the plummeting of the company’s stock. Zoom lost nearly a third […]

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Working From Home? What Employers And Employees Should Know About Cyber Security

Dan Levenson — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:03:38 +0000

The coronavirus outbreak has had a huge impact on workplaces. Many companies are encouraging their employees to work from home. But this move creates a major risk- cybersecurity. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, cyber-attacks cost the U.S economy and small businesses about $2.7 billion in 2018 alone. Cybercriminals tend to target small businesses because they […]

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5 Steps to Prepare Your Business for the Next Wave of Cyber Attacks

Dan Levenson — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 20:50:34 +0000

Have you read the news lately? Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common—and unfortunately, hackers are becoming increasingly savvy. Just a few years ago, small businesses were rarely targeted. Now, they are considered prime targets for many hackers who know that owners like you probably don’t have the extensive budget for security often found in larger […]

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What Do You Do If Your Small Business Gets Hacked?

Dan Levenson — Tue, 30 May 2017 17:16:28 +0000

The latest wave of cyber attacks have put many small business owners on edge—and rightfully so. According to Small Biz Trends, 43% of cyber attacks were targeted at small businesses as of 2016. And 2017 has already seen a number of alarming attacks across the world. What if next time, it happens to you? Despite […]

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10 More Cyber Security Tips For Your Small Business

Dan Levenson — Tue, 09 May 2017 19:34:30 +0000

Cyber security is a growing concern for all businesses with an online presence, but especially for those that are smaller in size. There are an ever-expanding number of threats from hackers, identity thieves, and spammers—and smaller businesses are often more vulnerable. Cyber threats are potentially devastating to your business. They can also harm your credibility […]

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How to Protect Your Small Business from a Ransomware Attack

Dan Levenson — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:29:26 +0000

On the morning of February 5, 2016, a worker at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) opened a suspicious-looking email. Later, he tried to access a patient’s records on his computer, but couldn’t. He went to his manager, who tried to help, but nothing seemed to work. Soon, other workers experienced the same problem. Within hours, CEO Allen […]

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10 Ways to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

Dan Levenson — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:17:03 +0000

The increase in reports of cyber threats over the past year has illuminated the Internet’s inherent dangers, thus raising concerns as to how to business owners can protect their companies from computer viruses and other looming security threats. Although many companies are (rightfully) investing in high-quality anti-malware and anti-spyware software, the potential still exists to fall […]

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7 Helpful Safety Tips For Computer Security Day

Dan Levenson — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:08:16 +0000

Every day, millions of people around the world plug into a virtual workspace and sit down at their personal hub of information: the computer. Yet how many people think of computer security on a daily basis? And how many actually do something about it? Today, November 30th, is National Computer Security Day. In honor of […]

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Cybercrime Is On The Rise—And Insurance Is Keeping Up

Dan Levenson — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:56:06 +0000

Mark Patterson, owner of PATCO Construction in Sanford, Maine, is one business owner who learned the value of cyber liability insurance personally. Cybercrimes committed against businesses like Patterson’s are on the rise, and he learned first-hand the value of insurance to protect against the crime. Luckily, insurance is keeping up with this rise. Patterson found out his company’s firewalls […]

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