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The Top 5 Data Breaches Of 2024 And What You Need To Know About Them 

This year has been particularly eventful for cybercriminals, with several major data breaches making headlines and costing companies millions. From healthcare giants to project management platforms, no industry is safe from these risks. But what implications do these breaches have for small to midsize businesses? The same vulnerabilities apply to...

Was Your Information Compromised From The National Public Data Breach? 

Data Breach Alert: National Public Data Compromised  In September 2024, National Public Data confirmed a significant data breach that compromised the personal records of millions of individuals. The exposed information includes names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and even Social Security numbers of up to 2.9 billion people. Here’s...

5 Signs It’s Time To Update Your Software (And How To Do It Safely) 

Software updates might seem bothersome, but neglecting them is one of the simplest ways to expose your systems to cyber threats. Hackers are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities, and outdated software serves as an open invitation to your network.  So, how can you tell when it's time to update,...

The S.E.C.U.R.E. Method To Stop Phishing E-mails 

Phishing attacks remain the most prevalent form of cybercrime for a simple reason: they are effective. Every day, over 3.4 billion spam emails flood the inboxes of unsuspecting users. Phishing emails have dominated as the most common type of cyberattack for years due to their ease of execution, scalability, and...

The End Is Almost Here! Windows 10 Will No Longer Be Supported As Of October 2025 

Breaking News: Microsoft to Cease Windows 10 Support After October 2025!  Microsoft has announced that it will no longer support Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. While your PCs will continue to function beyond this date, Microsoft will no longer provide free services essential for keeping your device secure and...

Microsoft Copilot Techniques To Boost Business Productivity

Even if you’re tired of hearing about AI, the reality is that those who embrace it, find the tools that work and learn how to use them efficiently WILL get ahead of those who refuse to try. However, sorting through the thousands of AI-powered programs on the market can feel...

The CrowdStrike Outage: How To Avoid A Future IT Crisis

When 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks and hospitals, suddenly displayed the “Blue Screen of Death,” people began to panic. “We are under a cyber-attack!” most speculated. Fortunately, that was not the case, but the real reason behind the outage is alarming and something every business owner...

10 Warning Signs Of Medical Fraud And How To Protect Yourself

Health insurance is designed to provide access to necessary treatments, preventive services and emergency care to individuals and families in need, and, apparently, now it’s also used to hand out paydays to scammers. In February of this year, Change Healthcare fell victim to a cyber-attack that impacted thousands of health...

The Hidden Dangers Of Shortcuts In IT Security

The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently analyzed data from three major US health studies that gathered information on people’s daily multivitamin use. They discovered that people who took daily multivitamins had a 4% higher mortality rate than those who didn’t. This surprising result echoes a scene from the movie...