Just 52 Seconds for Hackers to Attack a Poorly Secured Server
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Companies often enable Secure Shell (SSH) in servers, network attached storage (NAS), and other devices so that users can remotely access them. Security experts highly recommend using public-key authentication with SSH-enabled devices. However, some businesses still use password-based authentication, which leaves these devices vulnerable, particularly …
Is a Remote-Access VPN For You?
Setting up a remote-access VPN can be beneficial for companies with employees who often work offsite or use their own personal devices for work. If this is the case, it is important to provide a secure, reliable way to connect to your company’s computer systems. …
Password Manager Checklist for Your Business
Check out the recent CBC Interview with CopperTree Solutions, outlining key password tips for you and your business: https://www.cbc.ca/news/how-to-keep-track-of-all-those-unique-passwords-and-prevent-hacks-1.5017451 Having employees use unique, strong passwords for online accounts is crucial for your companies’ security strategies. We know how creating and memorizing numerous strong passwords can …
Why Both a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan Are Needed
Many companies think that disaster recovery and business continuity plans are one and the same. Learn the difference and why both plans are needed. Differences between Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans Tornados, hurricanes, fires, floods, and other natural disasters can destroy a business. Digital …
IoT Devices Get Cyber Threats just like Computers
Warning! Installing an IoT-ready security camera or outfitting a crucial production system with IoT technology can put a business in harm’s way. In 2018, security researchers at SEC Consult revealed that millions of security cameras and other video surveillance equipment could be easily hijacked by cybercriminals. A …
Reputation Jacking: A New Hacker Trick
Cyber criminals use yet another trick. Besides using phishing emails to steal money and data from businesses, hackers now employ a technique known as reputation-jacking by using popular, legitimate cloud storage services or get into trusted sites to deploy malware. Phishing methods impersonate trusted brands, …
Remote Monitoring is Key to Doing Business Today
Keeping your computer systems secure and operating at peak efficiency is key in todays business environment. By contracting a remote monitoring service you can obtain data about your systems, allowing more efficiencies and cost savings, but also gain peace of mind. Here are a few …
Benefits of Having Separate Administrator Accounts
Separate administrator accounts improves a system’s security and protects the privacy of its users. Check out a few good reasons to restrict administrator privileges to a select group of users in your organization. Protect Important System Files Computers need system files in order to work …
The 5 Most Costly IT Related Cyber Crimes
The “2017 Internet Crime Report“ was recently released by the IC3. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) announced that cybercrime victims lost more than $1 billion in 2017! This organization is part of the US FBI and gathers complaints from victims of Internet crime. In …
Hackers Masquerading as Trusted Business Contacts
Beware! Security researchers have discovered a new spear phishing email campaign targeting employees who handle their companies’ finances. Cybercriminals masqueraded as business contacts the employees knew and trusted. To trick an employee into thinking the email came from a trusted business contact, they spoof the …
