What are intrusions? Intrusions are purposeful attempts to access the server and the network infrastructure of a corporation, school or government entity. Intrusions are up 19%. Many networks have opened ports, firewalls, servers, etc. to outside connections to allow users to work from home. Cyber criminals are using these vulnerabilities to attack servers. There are […]
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SonicWall Threat Report: Malware
What is malware? Software that intentionally seeks to cause damage to a computer or device. Malware is an umbrella term for many malicious software variants including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Current threats/trends: Malware is down overall, but attacks towards IoT devices have increased 50%. IoT devices include: Ring doorbells, home security cameras, baby monitors, smart […]
SonicWall Threat Report: Ransomware
What is ransomware? Ransomware is an attack that encrypts files on your computer and asks for a monetary ransom to release the encrypted files or provide the encryption fee. We have seen several attacks on large corporations and cities in the news recently (Garmin, City of New Orleans) but have also experienced attacks on small-medium […]
Why should you have a guest network?
With more and more people adopting high tech devices, the world is more reliant on an internet connection than ever before. Whether you’re hosting a gathering in your home or hosting customers and guests at your business, you’ll want to have a guest network set up. Convenience There are many benefits to a guest wi-fi […]
Cleaning out your Google Account
Sites and apps can request access to your personal information on your Google account. Take time every once in a while to clean out these permissions and make sure your Google account remains secure. Permissions Consider These Things Before Giving Access Consider the site or app’s security. Anytime information is shared with a third-party app, […]