A year of remote workers saw ransomware explosion 2020 certainly cemented itself as one of the more “memorable” years, to put it lightly. With COVID-19 emerging and swiftly blossoming into a global pandemic, it highlighted how stressful and chaotic 2020 was (and still is at the...
Cyber attackers will attempt a second network strike, study shows If your business was unfortunate enough to sustain a cyberattack, it can happen again. It’s easy to assume that once hackers roll through and harm a network, they’re essentially done, but that’s not the case. Worse...
BEC auto-forwarding scams present another danger COVID-19 isn’t only dangerous for people, it’s the perfect springboard for malicious cyber attackers. They prey on misinformation and fear surrounding the pandemic, which allows them to circumvent cyber defenses in hopes to steal information. The end of 2020 is no...
Downtime and its business impact No business wants to hear the phrase “downtime,” but it’s a reality in today’s modern environment. Downtime involves the loss of services, in part or whole. When it occurs, cost and damage soon follow. Downtime is the result of unforeseen service interruptions,...
It’s not all about expensive software We’ve harped on the importance of good security and IT resources over the past year. Additionally, Bytagig also talked about how we assist with remote solutions and support for businesses dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. But one thing we still...
Similar passwords are an Achilles heel for security A common cybersecurity problem is passwords. Not lack of passcodes. Rather, using the same ones over and over. It’s worse when the passphrase is simplified, using easily guessable words or number variants. Today’s hackers, you see, aren’t taking...
An MSP can provide options with the rise of the Coronavirus COVID-19 is looking at another surge this winter season, for primarily two reasons: one, many will be indoors longer and therefore exposed to the other for extended periods. Two, a kneecapped and poorly executed response...
The best qualities of a Managed Service Provider Putting trust in a third-party isn’t easy, especially when it comes to IT. That’s understandable since modern businesses rely on IT to accomplish important work. By handing it off to an MSP (managed service provider), there is a...
For some a lack of IT resources is a bleak business model Information technology is a cornerstone of modern companies. Some do not have the resources for strong IT though, and in those cases turn to an MSP. But what happens when a business with a...
An MSP provides relief during the Coronavirus pandemic In a time where COVID-19 is now looking at another seasonal surge for the 2020 winter season, businesses are faced with some serious obstacles. In modern business, IT is critical. But, with the pandemic and other hard factors...
