VPNs Don’t Make You Anonymous Online
“If I use a VPN (virtual private network) when I go online, no one can tell where I’ve gone and what I’ve clicked on.” This is what many of the clients that Seth Melendez, president of WareGeeks Solutions hears all the time. The fact is, it is better to have a VPN than to not […]
How To Prevent A Cyberattack: 12 Tips
The managed service professionals at WareGeeks Solutions tell their clients, “It’s not a matter of if – but a matter of when – your business will suffer a data breach or a cyberattack. National and international hackers are having a field day – still – with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and with lax […]
Hacking Into Your Business Data Is Surprisingly Simple: 17 Tips
Chances are you have heard about the recent phishing and credential-stuffing attack on more than 1,500 companies. The ransomware group that claimed responsibility, Ransomware Evil, also known as REvil gained access through a platform called Kavesa VSA. The company did deny there was a supply chain attack, it did shut down its Saas platform. The […]
Be Proactive With Cybersecurity & Ransomware Strategy: 9 Tips
There is an old saying that goes something like, “it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.” Well, we don’t think that a business owner should be asking his or her clients for forgiveness for a ransomware attack when their security walls have been breached and the customer’s personal and private information has been exposed […]
3 Reasons To Protect Data Now
Ask yourself: How much downtime can you afford? How much time do you spend fixing or addressing or patching your company’s IT? Do you, as the business owner, truly have the time or money to do that? How much is downtime costing you? You need to protect data now — before you’re forced to shut […]
5 Reasons To Use Antivirus Software
Is your computer safe from a cyberattack? Could your computer and its data be held for ransom? Is your identity at risk of being stolen? Are your passwords available on the DarkWeb? So many things to think about! Will antivirus software help? We have put together a list of 5 reasons to use antivirus software. […]
What Is Social Engineering? 7 Explanations For Biz
Social engineering is a new form of threats that are being released upon individuals and businesses. Social engineering threats are played out through your social media platform – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. Chances are you have heard of social engineering but may not be fully aware of what it is, how it works and […]
Did Your Business Continuity Plan Work? 5 Checkpoints
If things worked as they were supposed to, your company’s business continuity and disaster recovery plan worked as it was supposed to. Being shut down or having to relocate your employees to work from home because of the coronavirus pandemic might not have caused a ripple in your customer service or retention. If you didn’t […]
How Well Did Your BCDR Work During Pandemic?
As part of our work with clients, we urge them to implement a business continuity and disaster recovery plan (BCDR). These plans help a company quickly adapt to an emergency situation or a fast-changing work environment. This definitely occurred during the coronavirus pandemic and an almost immediate switch to a work-from-home culture. Whether you had […]
How Law Firms Manage Crisis: 5 Exclusive Steps
Crisis management is crucial for business viability, cybersecurity and data protection. When your law firm is confronted with an unexpected business interruption – Coronavirus pandemic, for example – how quickly were you able to react and pivot to the changes that came about almost without warning? Did your law firm confront the business disruption methodically, […]