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When a Grant Seems Too Good to be True: A Scam that Offers Free Government Grant Money Scams that offer free government grant money are easy to spot and should be reported to the BBB Scam Tracker when discovered. Scammers…

Recently, hackers have begun using fake FedEx emails in order to steal people’s information and infect their computers. One of the most common scams in the world today is for a hacker to send an email pretending to be a…

Google AdWords’ new Customer Match feature allows for customized targeting of users, enabling small businesses to help their advertising dollars go further. After a long wait and many rumors, Google finally announced the addition of the Customer Match feature to…

Mobile devices can create significant security and management challenges, especially if they hold confidential information or can access the corporate network. Require users to password protect their devices, encrypt their data, and install security apps to prevent criminals from stealing…

Today more than ever, businesses depend on technology to get the job done. This new digital landscape requires that companies protected themselves with a well-planned and executed cyber security strategy. With the increase of cyber-attacks, businesses need to make cyber…

Law firms have a duty to protect their client’s confidential information it is an ethical and fiduciary responsibility. The costs associated with a law office’s cyber breach are more than the loss of customer confidence. This post explains what they…

Delta Air Lines’ recent essential IT systems outage clearly demonstrates the value of having IT support that can quickly respond when business critical systems go down. At some point, all businesses big or small will face an interruption in their…

Ransomware has never been a more serious threat thanks to the new program Satan. Read on to learn more about Satan ransomware and how to protect yourself against this new threat. One particularly malicious cyber-attack which has grown more frequent…

Prevent access or use of business computers by unauthorized individuals. Laptops can be particularly easy targets for theft or can be lost, so lock them up when unattended. Make sure a separate user account is created for each employee and…

Consider implementing multifactor authentication that requires additional information beyond a password to gain entry. Check with your vendors that handle sensitive data, especially financial institutions, to see if they offer multifactor authentication for your account.