Beware of a Spike in Phishing Scams
By Mark Strippy, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS on Business magazine It’s important to help your team understand how to identity potential scams, especially as many of us continue to work […]
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April 29, 2021
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
It is not a question of “if” your company will be subjected to a cyber-attack, but more of a question of “when.” And with the cost of responding to a […]
April 14, 2021
Employees Lack Basic Cybersecurity Training
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE With cyberattacks increasing dramatically after the pandemic, TalentLMS and Kenna Security teamed up to gauge employees’ awareness and knowledge of cybersecurity […]
January 29, 2021
Email Security Tips
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation It’s not a secret that hackers would like to get into your email so they can have access to data they can monetize. These attempts are […]
October 8, 2020
Phishing Emails Targeting Employees
Courtesy of the Ahola Corporation Unfortunately, phishing scams have been on the rise for several years and don’t seem to be going away. The best way to address the issue […]
September 17, 2020
When Does Computer Fraud Rise to an Opportunity to Stop Rogue Employees?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE When employees, especially sales people, have access to various electronic devices, databases, and documents from an organization, at what point does […]
August 11, 2020
Working Remotely is More Than Pajama Bottoms and Dress Shirts!
By Chad Paalman It seems like an eternity, although it really was only a couple of months ago, that the phrases, “I work from home” or “I will be working […]
June 15, 2020
The importance of employee identity protection during COVID-19 and beyond
Courtesy of InfoArmor You likely know that COVID-19 brought on a significant spike in fraud, but did you know certain types of identity theft can be more damaging than others? Given […]
May 27, 2020
Remote Work Fuels Fears of Risk from IT Departments
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE A recent study, Virtual Economy IT Impact, by HiveIO suggests that during this pandemic most organizations have failed to deploy new technologies […]
May 27, 2020
Ransomware attacks see 148% surge amid COVID-19
Courtesy of Rehmann While it is expected that cybercrime will increase during the global pandemic, new research reveals it might even be worse than initially thought. Ransomware attacks jumped 148% last […]
March 16, 2020
Are you making the right technology investment decisions?
One of the biggest technology challenges facing small business owners in 2020 is figuring out how to make the right investments.
February 27, 2020
Hackers Get Better at Defrauding Employers Through Convincing Email Impersonation
The Wall Street Journal reported that employers are being defrauded of millions of dollars by computer hackers through accessing key employee email addresses and then making requests for the transfer of company money.
February 5, 2020
Protecting your privacy: how little shares can equal big reveals
Whether you’re driving around town or posting something online, little shares can lead to big reveals. Unfortunately, it can be all too easy to expose where you live, where you go, and the nuances of …
January 31, 2020
How do criminals use social media to steal information?
When you share on social media, do you have an audience in mind? Maybe that photo of your kids helps you connect to faraway relatives, while a shot of you in your old stomping grounds …
January 29, 2020
Is Your Cyber Liability Coverage Up to Par?
Today, good cyber risk policies are stand-alone policies specific to cyber incidents.
January 22, 2020
What’s a digital footprint and why does it matter? Tips for protecting your data
Your digital footprint is a record of your online activity. It shows where you've been, the data you’ve shared, and the traces you've left behind.
January 18, 2020
What every HR professional needs to know about data privacy
What sort of data should be considered “private?” Who is responsible for keeping it private? And what happens when that private data is shared or stolen?
December 4, 2019
Don’t be a Sitting Duck. Keep Your Small Business–and Your Employees–Safe and Secure
Many small business owners don’t believe they are targets of hackers, cybercriminals or identity thieves and effectively, as a result, they become sitting ducks. Just because small business cyber attacks aren’t reported as often as …
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