Basic Cybersecurity Terms You Should Know
Basic Cybersecurity Terms You Should Know If the only cybersecurity terms you know are “virus” and “hacking,” now is the time to expand your cybersecurity vocabulary. This will enable you to better understand the variety of risks in the online world and protect your computers, data, and yourself. Here’s a short yet handy list of […]
These Five Types of Hackers Are a Threat to SMBs
These Five Types of Hackers Are a Threat to SMBs Malicious hackers (as opposed to “white hat hackers”, who look to find issues and help protect end users) are motivated by different things. Some do it for fun, some want money, and others just want to destroy your business. Getting to know how they behave […]
Meat Packers On the Wrong End of Malware
Meat Packers On the Wrong End of Malware Once again, ransomware strikes, this time targeting the world’s largest meat processor and distributor, JBS S.A. This disruptive cyberattack forced the company to suspend operations in both North America and Australia, a move which had devastating consequences to the supply chain. What can we learn from this […]
Survey Indicates More Businesses Are Heavily Investing in Cybersecurity
Survey Indicates More Businesses Are Heavily Investing in Cybersecurity A survey from Splunk and Enterprise Strategy Group indicates that organizations tend to invest a significant amount of their capital into cybersecurity. Even more interesting is that 88 percent of respondents in this survey reported that they would increase these investments, with 35 percent reporting that […]
Ashton Technology Solutions Named by Clutch Among Ohio’s Top IT Consultants 2021
Ashton Technology Solutions Named by Clutch Among Ohio’s Top IT Consultants 2021 Instead of picking and choosing which IT tasks you need completed, turn to a managed IT service company that focuses on security, compliance, and business continuity. We provide technology services for small and mid-sized businesses in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. […]
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Response Raises Questions
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Response Raises Questions As is often the case with ransomware attacks, the situation with the Colonial Pipeline hack has grown more complex as more information regarding the attack has been discovered. Here are some of the major developments that you should keep top of mind in the wake of this devastating ransomware […]
Better Security Training Starts with Engagement
Better Security Training Starts with Engagement Your organization’s network security is dictated in part by your security solutions, but your employees also play a large role in maintaining it. If you want to make sure that your employees are not inadvertently putting your organization at risk, you need to ensure they are getting the proper […]
We All Need to Watch Out for These Common Phishing Attacks
We All Need to Watch Out for These Common Phishing Attacks Hackers are always taking advantage of others’ misfortunes, and they have even gone so far as to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic in efforts to launch phishing attacks. How have hackers utilized this worldwide disaster to their benefit, and what can we do to keep […]
Safeguard Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers
Safeguard Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers Social media phishing attacks are on the rise, with Facebook being one of the most commonly impersonated brands. Hackers are now employing more sophisticated tactics to steal personal data from social media users. To keep your data safe from them, heed our reminders and tips to strengthen your […]
Semiconductor Shortage Wreaking Havoc with Supply Chains
Semiconductor Shortage Wreaking Havoc with Supply Chains Technology supply chains have been world-renowned for being some of the most dynamic and strongest for over a decade. Currently, companies are having problems procuring computers and networking equipment because of a global shortage of computer chips. Let’s take a look at the issue in today’s blog. Computing […]
