Every organization uses productivity tools and email to function. In the last several years, these tools have moved rapidly to the cloud. One key reason for adoption of Microsoft’s M365 suite of services is that they provide access to productivity tools from anywhere, arming your roaming workforce with software that is always up to date. …
It’s estimated that 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent each day worldwide and that 91% of all successful data breaches begin with a spear phishing attack. Information Technology professionals agree that end users are the weak link in cyber security defenses. Security awareness training helps shore up your defenses by teaching users how to spot …
Anti-Virus Service Ending July 1, 2023 Since 2013, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) has been gaining popularity as a means of protecting against viruses and other cyberattacks. MTSi has been transitioning customers from anti-virus to EDR over the last few years and in July 2023, will no longer be providing anti-virus service. Why discontinue anti-virus? …
1. Presence Indicator – It’s critical for anyone managing incoming calls to know who is available to handle a call, so they can assist customers quickly. One of the key concerns with remote work is not being able to see the team to know where they are and what they are doing. With a …
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What do BCC, Swansea Public Schools and Nantucket Public Schools Have in Common? Each of these schools was shuttered in separate ransomware attacks in the thirty-eight days from December 23 to January 31. The Bristol Community College attack on December 23 was the worst, keeping the systems down at the school for a week. The …
Cybersecurity has become one of the most important aspects of protecting your business. With data breaches and ransomware becoming more common, it’s essential to have a plan in place to protect yourself from these threats. Unfortunately, anti-virus software isn’t enough to protect a company’s network anymore. Q1 of 2022 witnessed a 14% increase in data …
Ransomware attacks can devastate businesses of any size, so it’s critical to be aware of the dangers they pose. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer, followed by a hacker demanding a ransom payment in order for them to be decrypted. The threat landscape is changing rapidly, and ransomware …
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Humphrey Covill & Coleman Insurance Agency in New Bedford and Micro Technology Solutions, Inc. in Fairhaven have come together to help local businesses struggling with the rising risks from different types of cyber crime. Cyber liability insurance has become a hot topic lately. Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals as larger firms harden …
In this digital age, it’s more important than ever to make sure your organization has a robust cybersecurity strategy in place. One key element of any good security plan is a tool called multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is a process that requires more than one form of identification to access an account or system. …
Keep Users and Devices Secure Did you know over 80% of hacking-related breaches leveraged weak, default, or stolen passwords? Two-factor authentication is the simplest, most effective way to make sure users really are who they say they are. It protects your applications and data against unauthorized access due to credential theft by verifying …
