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What is Remote Desktop Protocol and How it can be a Threat to Your Business?

Posted: January 12, 2021

WHAT IS RDP? According to Wikipedia Remote Desktop Protocol or RDP “is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft which provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection. The user employs RDP client software for this purpose, while the other computer must run RDP server software.” This method of gaining remote access to another computer can be helpful...

Dangers of Cyber Attack ~ Small Businesses, Beware!

Posted: October 14, 2020

I am a small business - I don’t need cybersecurity insurance - I am not visible - These thoughts are what is getting small businesses in trouble and oftentimes out of business! 43% of cyber attacks happen to small businesses and 60% of those businesses shut down due to financial burden.   Ransomware accounted for 41% of all cyber insurance claims in H1 2020 Cyber insurance...

Fraud and Scams: Beyond Phishing Emails!

Posted: October 10, 2020

Imagine a call or voice message that appears to come from a trusted source, such as your bank, credit card company, or from a company that you had recent purchase from like Best Buy or Apple store.  In reality, it is a disguised attempt to compromise your identity, credentials, or financial information. Social Engineering is EVER evolving! Though it sounds like an awesome degree, social...

How to Recognize a Phishing Email?

Posted: September 29, 2020

With the increase in phishing attempts, it is imperative to distinguish between a legitimate and a fraudulent email; otherwise, your business will be wide-open for data breach attacks! Phishing scams are becoming common and growing every day! We have got to learn how to recognize and ignore them.  Don’t trust the display name; look at the actual email address along with the spelling on both...

Cyberattacks on the rise as healthcare and medical industry face a flood of covid19 cases!

Posted: September 18, 2020

Medical Practices and Healthcare Organizations Need to be Protected from Cyber Attack!   Telehealth providers have experienced over 30% of targeted cybersecurity attacks this year as pandemic hovered over our nation in 2020.   Over 70% of healthcare organizations have globally experienced cyber threats and attacks this year alone.  24% of US healthcare employees never received cybersecurity training with over 40% of the workforce unaware of...