2021 ransomware figures reveal a profound threat for SMBs worldwide
The security company SonicWall has reported just about 500 million ransomware attacks through September 2021 – a 148% increase compared to the data from the same time period last year. It is very alarming that approximately 714 million attempted ransomware attacks are expected by the end of 2021, a 134% surge overall of 2020. This
Seven Ways to Maximize Cloud Solutions for Your Small Business
Cloud computing has been front and center of the global shift to remote working. Find out how you can maximize this technology for your small business. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rendered many business practices obsolete. Face-to-face brainstorming sessions… Team building activities… Even the entire concept of the office… But the global crisis also
First half of 2021 brings double the ransomware
The number and severity of ransomware attacks targeting manufacturing, legal, health care, and other sectors in the United States and across the globe have surged in 2021 compared to all other years. Victims of ransomware paid cybercriminals paid more money in the first half of 2021 than in all of 2020 – a staggering $590
The Money Pit for SMBs: what you need to know about rising costs of ransomware
A recent CSO publication highlights various possible ransomware costs that might be unexpected. CSO (“Chief Security Officer”) is an organization that provides critical information to enterprises related to defending against criminal attacks. It addresses topics such as risk management, network defense, fraud, and data loss prevention. The following discusses some of the key points presented
Business Cybersecurity: Selecting and Hardening Remote Connections (VPNs)
The number and percentage of employees working remotely has been growing significantly over the past several years – accelerating and proliferating due to the impact of the COVID pandemic. Industry studies indicate the trend towards increased remote workers will continue due to benefits to both employers and employees. Do your remote workers connect securely? Get
Countdown to Windows 11 release
It is official: October 5th was chosen as a release date for the long-anticipated Windows 11. It’s been 6 years since Windows 10 came out, and users need to know how this rollout will take place. Organizations can now test Windows 11 in preview mode via Azure Virtual Desktop or via preview in the new
