Ransomware is a persistent type of malware that encrypts data on a device, making any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Afterward, bad actors demand ransom in exchange for decrypting the data. Ransomware perpetrators frequently target and threaten to sell or leak data or authentication information if a ransom isn’t paid. In…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) strongly advise utilizing the following checklist to respond to ransomware. The list was created from a Joint CISA and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). This information will walk you through the response process, beginning with recognition and continuing to limitation and abolition. Make sure you go…
Last month we exposed some identity theft myths. This month, we’ll examine “why” and “how” someone would steal your identity. Stealing has been around since ancient times. Commandment 8 is “Thou shalt not steal.” Over time, theft has changed from sin to something looked down on, depending on the situation. As a society, we have…
A list of hacker-related items has recently been posted on a Russian-based website that appears to be selling credit reports. The prices are based on the victims’ credit scores. According to msnbc.com, hackers have turned what most people believe to be the most important weapon against identity theft into a liability by using it against…
Cybersecurity risk is an omnipresent issue today for all business types and sizes. Cybersecurity worries typically focus on their electronic systems’ ability to resist hackers or hijackers for many business owners and managers. However, the issues and potential risks for cybersecurity problems are broad. They require a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from a business management…
Mainstream Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Virtual private networks (VPNs) are mainstream now, which is good news! People finally want to keep their personal information confidential, but do you have a firewall to protect your computer from intruders? VPNs protect you while browsing the internet. A firewall protects your computer system from intruders. What if you…
If you run a business out of New York City but are showing up in Los Angeles search results, your business is going to go downhill quickly! The people that reside near to where your business is established must be able to find your business. Check out what you can do to better your local…
If you want to add new customers and keep your loyal customers returning to your business, it is vital to have a good reputation. Would you utilize a business for their service if a trusted source told you about a negative experience they had? You most likely would not, and your business is no different.…
Local SEO is the process of optimizing a business, brand, product, or service for a location-specific search query. Search engines such as Google and Bing use a searcher’s location to determine the best results to show them. Search engines identify a user’s location based on their IP address for desktop searches and their geolocation for…
The first and most important thing to know here is what NAP stands for. NAP is an acronym for name, address, and phone number. These are three key factors in every single business listing on the internet. Your business’ homepage URL should also be considered for NAP purposes. NAP consistency is the accuracy and consistency…