Social Engineering
Ransomware on the Rise: SonicWall Releases its 2020 Mid-Year Threat Report
Your SonicWall Firewalls do more than just protect your business from attacks. As they keep your information safe, SonicWall is constantly collecting and analyzing trends in cybersecurity. Recently they released their mid-year threat report, here are the highlights: Malware is down and ransomware is on the rise Malware and ransomware differ in one big…
Read MoreAvoiding online scams amidst coronavirus uncertainty
Avoiding Coronavirus scams Online scammers are on the offensive. As coronavirus spreads cybercriminals are finding ways to take advantage of unsuspecting users. Several schemes have emerged amid this health crisis that we should all be wary of. Some are easy to spot. We’ve all seen the new ‘snake oil’ products that are phony cures. But there are also more sophisticated ploys, such as apps claiming to be informational, but once downloaded…
Read MoreWhat is Multi-Factor Authentication
Mankind has been using passwords for centuries for controlling access to protected locations and information. Just visualize the sentry standing at their post directed to stop any unknown enemy. Since the onset of computer systems and PC’s passwords have been promoted to protecting our personal and business data. Over the years, passwords and password encryption…
Read MoreProtecting your data with policy
One of the biggest pieces of keeping your data secure begins not with complicated technology, but with simple communication. Your first line of defense is drawn by training your employees. That’s why in honor of Cyber Security Month we’re talking about establishing your company’s data policy. What does policy have to do with keeping your…
Read MoreSpotting a Spoof: The ultimate guide to catching spoof emails
Most businesses today recognize the dangers of phishing scams: from stealing passwords to spreading malware, threats to your business security are everywhere, and no matter how thorough your business is in setting up multiple lines of defense, email will be your Achilles Heel. NW Technology has the tools to help guide you in making smarter…
Read MoreSocial Engineering: One of the biggest threats to your company’s security
Social engineering is the art of “human hacking,” which means manipulating people to give up confidential information. Let’s face it… humans are gullible. We like to be liked, to help, and we do not like to be yelled at. But one of our most dangerous attributes when it comes to becoming a victim… is that…
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