In late 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a stark warning about a massive data breach at a Marriott chain that exposed the records of 500 million people.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

Were You Affected? (Your Questions Answered)

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]