“Microsoft had small businesses as well as the big guys in mind when they designed Windows 11! Here are the top updates for SMBs.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

The release of Windows 11 means many things to different users and different organizations. When it comes to small businesses (SMBs), the new operating system offers specific improvements designed with them in mind. In this piece for crn.com, Wade Tyler Millward looks at Windows 11 and highlights what he feels are the most significant updates to help SMBs improve security, business operations and more.

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“Effective cybersecurity is not just about applications and hardware to keep out the bad guys.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

The continuing surge in cybersecurity breaches and data theft has motivated organizations, large and small, to refocus on their cybersecurity. During their reexamination, companies often hyper-focus on outside threats to their organization and how to keep them from getting in. The failure here is that to have an effective long-term security strategy, and organizations need to develop a culture of security, not just employ layer upon layer of outside security barriers.

In this brief but valuable article for securityinfowatch.com, cybersecurity expert Perry Carpenter outlines the four ways to foster a thoughtful and effective security culture.

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“A question you might not have considered that should be a part of your cybersecurity planning process!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Interesting question, right? This summer, one of the most prolific and high-profile ransomware gangs, REvil, went offline shortly after launching a significant supply chain attack in July 2021, leaving some victims perplexed, challenged and without a decryption key! This situation brought to the forefront the question, “What Happens to Victims When a Ransomware Gang Vanishes?”

This concise article by David Bisson for securityintelliegnce.com provides a look at this very situation along with several useful links and tips for those curious or concerned.

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“Ransomware attacks increasing and evolving. For the sake of your organization, learn, implement and update your strategy before you become a victim.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Ransomware has been an ongoing menace for business and government organizations for nearly ten years. It has become one of the most profitable and popular business models for criminal organizations. As it matures, experts predict ransomware will become an even more significant and sinister threat as attacks become more common, sophisticated and potentially expensive for victims.

In light of these predictions, many businesses and organizations may need to revisit their cybersecurity practices, even those who have avoided or successfully fended off attacks.

This article by Mike Loukides for securityinfowatch.com provides insight on the future direction of the threat and a practical outline for fending off ransomware attacks.

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“Don’t let your guard down just because they’ve been around a while. Phishing attacks are more prevalent than ever! “

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Phishing attacks have been around since the mid-1990s. One of the burning questions pondered by business owners, IT security professionals, government agencies and organizations alike is, “Why is one of cyber crime’s oldest threats still going strong?”  For example, an annual FBI report recently calculated losses of over $4 billion in 2020 from internet crimes, with phishing attacks leading the way. The Anti-Phishing Working Group reports that January 2021 marked an unprecedented high in the APWG’s records, with over 245,771 phishing attacks in one month.

To get a better insight, look at this 4-minute read by Vio Onut, Ph.D. co-authored by Chenta Lee, Limor Kessem for securityintelligence.com, highlighting recent findings from IBM’s continuous deep dive into phishing attacks.

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