Scams happen year-round, but they seem to be particularly rampant during the holiday season. Everyone is out looking for that gift for that special someone. As a result, scammers are out trying to make you “buy” it from them. Last month, the Better Business Bureau released a “naughty list” of scams to watch out for during the most wonderful time … Read More
Enhance Your Business Security by Creating a Culture of Safety
According to the Better Business Bureau’s State of Cybersecurity Among Small Businesses in North America report: It was found that 47% of small businesses believe the first line of defense for cybersecurity in your business was employee education. (source) This is a continual process and should be performed a minimum of once a year; however, we recommend quarterly reminders. Keep … Read More
November 15-21 is International Fraud Awareness Week
International Fraud Awareness Week Fraud Week is the perfect time to assess your company’s fraud awareness and to start discussions amongst colleagues, executives and stakeholders in your organization about how important fraud prevention is to your company and to society as a whole. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in their 2020 Report to the Nations on … Read More
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). The objective of this collaborative effort between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its partners — including the National Cyber Security Alliance — is to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay secure online. This year’s theme is “Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” Organizations are encouraged to take proactive … Read More
Remote Work is Here to Stay: Is Your Company Prepared?
Working from Home Trends Long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to office from home on a temporary basis, the trend of working from home had been steadily increasing. In fact, between 2005 and 2018, the US experienced a work at home increase of 173%. (Source) According to the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.4% of the … Read More
How to Avoid the Phishing Net!
Cybercrime is a lucrative industry. In 2018, it grossed over $1.5 trillion dollars and is expected to cost over $6 trillion by 2021, according to the Official Annual Cybercrime report. Where there is money to be made, legal or not, there are people eager to make it. Phishing is one of many cybercrimes that scammers are pursuing…and they’re largely succeeding. … Read More