Malware - Malicious Software
Malware, short for malicious software, includes any software (such as a virus, Trojan, or spyware) that is installed on your computer or mobile device. The software is then used, usually covertly, to compromise the integrity of your device. Most commonly, malware is designed to give attackers access to your infected computer. That access may allow others to monitor and control your online activity or steal your personal information or other sensitive data.
Read More5 Ways to be Cyber Secure at Work
Businesses face significant financial loss when a cyber-attack occurs. In 2018, the U.S. business sector had the largest number of data breaches ever recorded. Cybercriminals often rely on human error - employees failing to install software patches or clicking on malicious links - to gain access to systems. From the top leadership to the newest employee, cybersecurity requires the vigilance of everyone to keep data, customers, and capital safe and secure. Support a culture of cybersecurity at your organization.
Read More10 Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses
The Internet allows businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and larger markets, and provides opportunities to work more efficiently by using computer-based tools. Whether a company is thinking of adopting cloud computing or just using email and maintaining a website, cybersecurity should be a part of the plan.
Read MoreTech Support Scams
You get a phone call, pop-up, or email telling you there's a problem with your computer. Often, scammers are behind these calls, pop-up messages, and emails. They want to get your money, personal information, or access to your files. This can harm your network, put your data at risk, and damage your business. The scammers may pretend to be from a well-known tech company, such as Microsoft. They use lots of technical terms to convince you that the problems with your computer are real. They may ask you to open some files or run a scan on your computer - and then tell you those files or the scan results show a problem - but there isn't one.
Read MoreRansomware
Ransomware has rapidly emerged as the most visible cybersecurity risk playing out across our nation's networks, locking up private sector organizations and government agencies alike. And that's only what we're seeing - many more infections are going unreported, ransoms are being paid, and the vicious ransomware cycle continues on. We strongly urge you to consider ransomware infections as destructive attacks, not an event where you can simply pay off the bad guys and regain control of your network (do you really trust a cybercriminal?).
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