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Active Invitation to Bid Phishing Alert
Phishing Alert: We have observed an active phishing actor who has been compromising many companies in the Cincinnati area. After compromising a user’s email account, the attacker has been observed to look for sensitive information in the mailbox and then send out a mass email from the victim’s account with a link pointing to a…
Read MoreAre Your Cyber Security Essentials Covered? Get the Checklist
Every year, cyber thieves get increasingly creative when it comes to stealing your data. From the Colonial Pipeline to the attack on JBS Foods, last year’s cybercrime had significant impacts on the everyday consumer, not to mention businesses. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that ransomware will cost its victims more around $265 billion (USD) annually by 2031.…
Read MoreDark Web Monitoring: Are YOU on the Dark Web?
We know you’ve heard of the dark web, almost anyone with a computer or TV has. But few have actually seen it or know if their data is on it. If you are an Intrust client, no worries. Dark web monitoring is part of the overall cyber security we provide your business. The dark web…
Read MoreRansomware as a Service (RaaS): Cybercrime, No Hacking Skills Needed
We’ve said it before: Cybercriminals are smart — so smart they’ve now branched out to Godfather villainy much the same as a cartel. They’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse, a ransom threat, but they don’t necessarily need the wherewithal to do it themselves. They hire “hit men” – companies, groups, nefarious entities –…
Read MoreHoliday Scams: Avoiding the 12 Hacks of Christmas
The holiday season is filled with joy, family… and, unfortunately, cyber crime. Along with all the pleasant reasons to look forward to the season, there is increasing cause to be wary as cyber crime ramps up every year right alongside holiday spending. Unfortunately, cyber criminals know people are spending more time online and are rushed…
Read MoreThe Log4j Zero Day Vulnerability: How To Protect Your Business
We’ve been waiting for something to break through the doom and gloom news around the Omicron variant – but this wasn’t what we had in mind. The Log4j Zero-Day Vulnerability is a real threat to your organization’s cyber security. Here’s what you need to know. What is Log4j? Apache Log4j is an open source library…
Read MoreCyber Security Company or IT Services Company: Which Best Protects Your Business?
Cyber security can be confusing and it’s difficult to know where to turn for help. There are many companies, software and tools available that claim to have the answer. As a business owner, you need expert help. Cyber security businesses tend to fall into two main categories: cyber security companies and IT services companies including…
Read More’Tis the Season: Tech Gift Ideas (Updated!)
With the slow delivery time of just about everything, it’s best to firm up your picks soon for holiday giving. Here are some tech gift ideas to get you started. Smart Toilets (Yes, you read that right!) This one is a little impractical for Secret Santa and they’re technically not on the market yet –…
Read MoreDesktop as a Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktops: Are They Right for Your Business?
One of our jobs as a managed service provider (MSP) is to help our clients understand new IT and whether or not it will work for their business. The latest hot topic is virtual desktops. Here we take you through what you need to know about desktop as a service (DaaS). COVID-19 caused many changes…
Read MoreThe Key To Business Resilience: Get Your DBR In Shape
Business resilience means making sure your business can survive anything that comes at it, from supply chain issues to a ransomware attack (and everything in between). As a managed service provider, we have a great deal of experience helping companies improve their business resilience through Data Backup Recovery (DBR) planning. If you are working to…
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