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Threat Advisory: SamSam Ransomware

Threat Advisory: SamSam Ransomware

SamSam Ransomware is becoming a massive problem for multiple industries across the United States. In fact, the problem is so big that The Department of Homeland Security, (DHS), National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, (NCCIC), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI), have all recently issued a US-CERT alert due to […]

DHS/FBI Issue Critical Alert: SamSam Ransomware

DHS/FBI Issue Critical Alert: SamSam Ransomware

Understanding Data Quality Risks & How They Affect Your Healthcare Business

Understanding Data Quality Risks & How They Affect Your Healthcare Business

When you think about the risks to your healthcare business, there are likely a lot of things that come to mind. However, one of the biggest threats to the well-being of a modern-day healthcare business is poor data quality. Data quality is actually a significant concern for leaders in the healthcare industry. Problems with data can hinder […]

Marriott Data Breach: What You Need To Know

Marriott Data Breach: What You Need To Know

Heads up if you’ve stayed or made reservations at a Marriott or Starwood property over the last decade. A major security issue was just announced and the scope of the problem is actually quite astonishing. Here’s what you need to know about the Marriott International data breach.

Does Your Chicago IT Company Offer Full Information Systems Management?

Does Your Chicago IT Company Offer Full Information Systems Management?

The trend of outsourcing information technology has experienced incredible growth during the 21st century. For small to medium businesses (SMBs) and even large enterprises in the Chicago area, outsourcing information systems management to an IT management company is a way to save money and make better use of company personnel by allowing […]

Marriott 500 Million Person Data Breach (Questions/Answers)

Marriott 500 Million Person Data Breach (Questions/Answers)

How Marriott Got Caught In A 500-Million Person Data Breach

Were You Affected? (Your Questions Answered)

Who are the Real Victims of Healthcare Data Breaches?

Who are the Real Victims of Healthcare Data Breaches?

No industry is exempt from data breaches that lead to widespread fraud. However, the healthcare industry faces unique challenges since it is not always easy to determine the impact of the breach on patients as well as the healthcare organizations that serve them. The problem starts with isolating where the hack originated in the first place. […]

Is Your Company Phone Line A Potential Security Risk?

Is Your Company Phone Line A Potential Security Risk?

It seems like every week, a new, high-profile data breach is in the news. Both national and international companies alike can be hacked at any time, putting clients and customers in danger of having their financial and personal information used by criminals. Likewise, breaches like these pose real threats to the stability of a company. Trust in […]

Robert Herjavec Predicts Ransomware Attacks On Hospitals Up 5X By 2021

Robert Herjavec Predicts Ransomware Attacks On Hospitals Up 5X By 2021

No longer are cyber thieves content to steal individuals’ financial information off unencrypted hard drives or through spam or phishing schemes. Increasingly, these criminals are going after bigger targets – they are targeting corporations with ever more complex threats like SQL injections, advanced persistent threats and Zero-Day exploits. […]

How to Use the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to Get Access From Anywhere

How to Use the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to Get Access From Anywhere

When the Windows 10 Anniversary Update came out, Microsoft continued the process to improve connectivity between devices, including a new feature, Project to this PC. Though it’s similar to a remote desktop, it allows the remote device to establish the connection through the Connect app. This allows you to project your phone or remote PC to your […]

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