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How to Combat Social Media Attacks on your Small Business
You may know email Phishing, the fraudulent practice of messages appearing to be from reputable companies. They induce individuals to click on links or respond in other ways, where victims may reveal personal and sensitive information. Phishing is the number one method of cybercrime.
Is having a Cyber Liability Insurance enough for SMBs?
It’s okay to pay that ransomware attacker because you’ve got insurance, right? Actually, this may not be the case. Guess who is getting upset at all those policyholders giving in and paying the ransom to attackers? The insurance companies have to pay for it.
Cyberthreats in New Jersey – from Russia, Ukraine, and Cuba
This week, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) released its Garden State Cyber Threat Highlights, providing insights into the threats and malicious activity directly targeting New Jersey networks. These threat warnings included ones related to Russia/Ukraine and Cuba. The NJCCIC is
Press Release: powersolution.com Appoints David Ruchman as New CEO
April 20, 2022 Midland Park, New Jersey: powersolution.com, a leading New Jersey-based IT Managed Services Provider, has appointed David Ruchman CEO of the company, effective April 15, 2022. David Ruchman is succeeding David Dadian, who served as CEO since his founding of the company
7 Tips for Everyday Cybersecurity
Protect your computers, your data, your identity and your money from online criminals 1. Have computer security programs running and regularly updated to defend from the latest threats. Consider using a firewall to prevent unauthorized access to your computer, and install antivirus software
Beware of 2022 Alarming Phishing Attack Trends
Phishing takes advantage of human error, and some phishing emails use sophisticated human engineering tactics to fool the recipient into sharing private information or infecting a network with malware. One phishing email can be responsible for a company becoming a victim of ransom demands
5 Things Employees Should Never Do, But…
Whether your team works remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred when working on a business computer. If they are in front of a monitor screen for most of the workday, it’s not unusual for them
Critical SonicWall Firewall Issues Added to Dell’s Vulnerability List
Dell Technologies published new Critical Security Advisories to its SonicWall Vulnerability List, adding two critical issues impacting the Spring Framework of the SonicWall firewall. There is no workaround available at this time. Since the Dell SonicWall firewall is widely deployed, particularly with SMBs, powersolution
IT Security and Cyber Insurance – Working Hand-in-Hand
Protecting your organization, large or small, from cyber attacks rests to a great extent on the IT security infrastructure and processes that are in place and managed by in-house and/or outsourced IT professionals. It is interesting to note that more than half of all
How New Jersey Small Businesses Can Protect Against Russia/Ukraine and other Cyber Threats
Last week, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) released an advisory stating that it did not see any specific or imminent cyber threat to New Jersey related to the Russia/Ukraine crisis. However, it went on to say that it is likely
Are you a victim of a Scam Spam? How to spot the Phishing Impostors
Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. It is typically done through e-mail spoofing or instant messaging – instructing users to perform further action, such as clicking on links, submitting forms, or entering
How To Choose a VPN To Improve Protection Against Cyberattacks
Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a virtual private network (VPN) can greatly help in reducing those threats. Many companies rely on public networks for communication and data sharing. It allows them to cut costs and allocate their funds elsewhere.
Popular tax software is targeted for credentials
Tax season is here and attackers have been aggressively targeting popular tax software to harvest credentials. The software provider Intuit has issued a few security notices of a significant increase in fake emails pretending to be sent by Intuit’s notification system. Intuit has
Cybersecurity audits explained – plus 3 tips for doing one
Cybercrime has grown into one of the prevalent methods of fraud and malice of modern times. Your business needs more than phishing awareness or the latest antivirus program to make sure your company’s devices and network are secure. A cybersecurity audit (also known as
IT Compliance Policy – 7 Things You Need to Consider
Conducting business operations in the digital world is prone to security risks. Mitigating them would be impossible if you don’t have an IT compliance policy. Setting up a robust IT compliance policy in your business is more important now than ever. And it’s because
8 Best Practices for Vetting Cybersecurity Vendors
An effective way to bolster your business’s data security is to work with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or I.T. Service Provider (ITSP). They address network vulnerabilities to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting them. Besides monitoring and organizing your servers, a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Why Outsource your IT Security and Support
As you know, for an organization to enjoy continued success and growth, it needs a management that can effectively oversee key areas of daily business operations such as administration, finances, and marketing. But what about technology? Constantly changing and increasingly complicated, it makes sense
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
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
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
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
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
Cybersecurity alert: Fake Windows 11 install infects PCs
It has come to powersolution’s attention that FAKE notice for Microsoft Windows 11 installer is being distributed online. How this fraudulent Windows 11 installer malware works. A legitimate-looking alert message gives the end-user an illusion of interacting with an official Windows 11 installation
New Ransomware Attackers Appear
A new version of the LockBit ransomware offering recently appeared and is experiencing rapid growth. This growth is occurring to a great extent due to the July 2021 disappearance of REvil (“Ransomware Evil”), a private ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) known for its major attacks on JBS
Fraudulent Email Requests to Call a Number to Cancel a Subscription
Powersolution is receiving reports of the persistence of BazaCall (BasarCall) malware attacks, which were initially documented in early 2021. If you receive a fraudulent or suspicious email such as this, Do Not Respond. Here is how this fraudulent email works: Attackers use email to
Fraudulent Windows Defender Updates
Threat actors are using browser push notifications to convince users into installing fraudulent Windows Defender updates. A popup will appear in the tray to notify the user of the update. If clicked, the user will be directed to a fraudulent update website that prompts
Phishing Campaign Bypasses Existing Email Security
Abnormal Security, an email security vendor, has published a report on a new phishing campaign discovered that uses a compromised account, a trusted email security system (such as Zix, is an email security vendor with a primary focus on email encryption solutions), and multiple
Malicious Email Campaign to Trick Targets into Downloading Malware
powersolution.com, through our relationship with Infragard and The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) have been alerted to a new email threat dubbed ‘BazarCall.’ Threat actors are using a combination of customer service call centers and phishing emails in order to spread
Adobe Flash Reaches End of Life
Adobe Flash has reached its end of life on December 31, 2020. At the end of January 2021, powersolution will ensure that Microsoft patch KB4577586 is installed on eligible clients’ computers. powersolution will also be creating and remotely running a script that detects and
World Backup Day
World Backup Day is celebrated annually on March 31 to raise awareness of the importance of data backup for businesses big and small. World Backup Day is a day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the
