A Quickbooks exploit creates vulnerabilities Recently we discussed the increased saturation of ransomware attacks during tax season for the United States. Malicious third-parties are always eager to seek out ways to deliver their dangerous payloads. Often, they’ll take advantage of important events to cloak their methods,...

Why business email compromise attacks could be deadlier than ransomware At Bytagig we often examine the widespread dangers of ransomware, malware, and cyber-attacks. But it’s easy to overlook other attack types that are just as, if not more so, deadly. One, in particular, is the BEC...

Phishing attacks add to a stressful time of year While tax season draws close and many are already looking for ways to crunch numbers, another problem looms. Scammers and threat parties are preparing to exploit misinformation about filing taxes to launch a spree of attacks, much...

Ransomware creates a concerning choice for companies Ransomware often comes up as a topic of interest simply because it’s so prevalent. Every other week there’s another story about a local business or organization feeling the impacts of ransomware - such as Ramsey County feeling the pressure...

Key questions for IT health When you hear “IT sanitization” or similar, you might think it literally translates to clean surroundings. And while it is good to keep your environment picked up, in the context of IT, it means how safe and free of security threats...

The Ingredients for Good IT If you’re ready to take your IT performance to the next level, there are a few essential IT philosophies to know. Centralization is key for any successful enterprise, and good leadership determines how effective it is upon execution. It’s not just...

The critical numbers behind years of ransomware attacks Ransomware is dangerous, you understand that. But how dangerous? What are the numbers behind the malware? You hear about the hundreds of industries impacted by a ransomware infection, or, the cost of damages, but let’s dive into some...