Author Archives for Gavin Mish
January 17, 2020 9:12 am
Published by Gavin Mish
The definition of cloud computing that comes from Netco is a straightforward one. Netco describes cloud computing as, “the use of off-site systems to help computers store, manage, process, and/or communicate information.” And while this definition is completely accurate, the impact cloud computing can have on a company or an individual is much more complex. The Basics of Cloud Computing...
January 15, 2020 4:32 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
A new bread of ransomware is beginning to do damage to users around the world. While the threat originally appeared a while back, it’s just recently beginning to have an impact. In this article we’ll break down the history of DeathRansom, explain what it is, and tell you how you can prevent it. What is DeathRansom? When cyber experts initially...
January 11, 2020 4:16 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
The last decade brought with it significant advancements and evolutions in the cybersecurity industry. We’ve written previously about how cybersecurity changed in the 2010’s, and now we’ll venture our best (educated) guess on how things will change in the decade that follows. Here are a few notable changes we expect to see in the cybersecurity space over the next ten...
January 9, 2020 4:06 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Generally speaking, cybersecurity threats are on the rise. But some industries are getting hit worse than others. From 10 billion malware attacks, to a significant increase in phishing attempts, 2019 was a challenging year in cybersecurity. Cyberattacks on the healthcare industry are also on the rise. These attacks present unique challenges being that lives are quite literally at stake in...
January 5, 2020 2:37 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is a rapidly evolving, and majorly impactful technology that is shaking up multiple industries. The ability of computer systems to perform tasks that at one time required human intelligence is a significant step in computer learning. We’ve touched upon the idea that A.I. is being used as a defense against cyberthreats, but in this article we’ll break...
January 2, 2020 10:16 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Even if you have a solid understanding of the IT industry, you might not be entirely sure of what an IT Company really does, and what services they typically offer. This blog will explain the fundamental responsibilities of IT companies, and break down the areas in which they can help a business stay secure. Keeping Company Services Online One of...
December 28, 2019 10:28 am
Published by Gavin Mish
In 2019, there were 504 new cybersecurity threats every minute. This alarming statistic puts into perspective just how how rapidly threats can, and do, develop. The cycle goes as follows: Cybercriminals develop a new threat, security professionals figure out a way to combat it, then cybercriminals develop yet another way to penetrate systems. This is a cat and mouse game...
December 23, 2019 10:09 am
Published by Gavin Mish
As technology develops, there are ways we can optimize our usage of the tools it affords to us. It’s natural to stick with the technologies that we’re familiar with, but are the things we’re familiar with truly what’s best? Maybe you and your organizations use desktops, but think laptops might offer much needed flexibility. Or, on the contrary, maybe you’re...
December 21, 2019 1:51 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding cybercrime and cybersecurity that have begun to be accepted by the masses. Certain fallacies are repeated at a much higher rate than others, though, and those are the myths we want to dispel in this article. Here are some of the most common myths regarding cybercrime and cybersecurity. Hackers Don’t Bother with Small...
December 17, 2019 12:41 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
We’ve talked before about your online privacy, or lack thereof, in the digital age. While it certainly can be difficult to avoid having your data collected or personal information exposed, there are still ways to limit risk when browsing the internet. Here are a few things you should do, and a few things you should stop doing, in order to...
December 15, 2019 11:27 am
Published by Gavin Mish
If you follow current events, you’re probably familiar with many of the ways your personal information can be compromised. From corporations you trust, to blackhat hackers, your information is a valued commodity in today’s world. Here are 4 ways your personal information is at risk, with suggestions on how you can limit your exposure. #1. On Social Media This isn’t...
December 13, 2019 10:34 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Did you know that according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, there have been 11,611,620,795 records that have experienced a breach since 2005? Many of these breaches include data elements useful to identity thieves, such as Social Security numbers, account numbers, credit card numbers, and driver’s license numbers. The world’s volume of data has been growing and sensitive data is one...
