You have probably heard about the LastPass breach that occurred in August of 2022. It seemed to be nothing to be concerned about on the surface. However, LastPass just released a notice seen here that is a bit more disturbing.
The bad actors got more data than originally thought.
A question our team gets asked frequently is “Office 365 from Microsoft HIPAA compliant? The short answer is yes, it is compliant – BUT a mis-configured system can change that.
Out of the box, with the default settings it is NOT compliant.
Every business doesn’t have to abide by the HIPAA regulations, but they do have great recommendations that every business should follow as they are good practices to have in place.
Recently, I had the unique opportunity to fly down to Miami and meet with a billionaire. Yes, billionaire with a “B”. I am involved with a peer group of other technology service providers just like ComTech around the country. Through the group, ComTech donated to St. Jude and in exchange had the opportunity to talk with Marcus Lemonis about a variety of topics and what he sees for 2022. You may have heard of Marcus Lemonis from his show “The Profit” on CNBC. He is also the owner of Camping World and many other very successful businesses.
The Colonial Pipeline Attack happened back in May of 2021 and was a crippling attack for the east coast. The pipeline was shut down for a few days causing a fuel shortage. Most cyberattacks that occur, only affect the business. This one was different as many were left wondering where they were going to get fuel.
From misleading information to unqualified technicians, poor management and terrible customer service, we’ve seen it all…and we know they exist in abundance because we have had a number of customers come to us to clean up the disasters they have caused.
Microsoft Word is synonymous with document processing, which isn’t a surprise given its ubiquity and reputation for being user-friendly. Yet, many users are still surprised to learn that it has plenty of useful features, albeit ones that are hiding in plain sight.
Technology underpins nearly every aspect of modern business processes. Managing it, however, can be complex and tedious. This is where managed IT services providers (MSPs) can help. Whether your company needs software solutions, network infrastructure management services, or cloud technology, MSPs can provide all this and more.
If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security protocols can lead to data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and successful malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from cyberthreats and the many troubles that come with them.
To understand what happened with Bandwidth.com and how your business may have been impacted, I would like to use an example to explain how a phone call happens. There is more involved with making a phone call than you would think.
Let’s use an example:
You use your phone to call someone else, so you dial (123) 555-1234. That call gets transferred to a datacenter.
Mobile devices are generally less secure than laptop and desktop computers. While there are available anti-malware applications for smartphones and tablets, they aren’t as comprehensive as those for laptops and desktops. Additionally, some mobile devices aren’t compatible with certain security applications or measures implemented by businesses.