The “Bad Neighbor” Bug: A Lesson in Updating Your Systems
Cybercriminals aren’t slowing down. By the time IT professionals have cracked the code of the latest threats, hackers have already created a new one to infiltrate your systems.
Be Cyber Smart: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
October 1st marks the beginning of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)!
Raccoon Malware: The Latest Cybersecurity Threat
With more and more people working remotely, cybercriminals are taking advantage of their new opportunities to steal information from unprotected devices.
Clutch Announces Switchfast Technologies as a 2020 Clutch Leader
Clutch has announced its list of 2020 Clutch Leaders, and we’re happy to say that Switchfast Technologies was named as a leader in Illinois.
The 2020 Data Breach Investigation: What We’ve Learned
At Switchfast, we’re always staying up-to-date on the latest technology and software to keep your business safe. That’s why our team recently attended a virtual Cyber Security Summit.
How to Practice Digital Distancing
As the pandemic continues, social distancing remains the best way to lower the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Similarly, as cyber hackers ramp up their criminal activities, the best way to avoid being a victim is to engage in “digital distancing.”
Security on a Budget: The Do’s and Don’ts of Updating Your IT Infrastructure
As we continue to navigate the effects of COVID-19, newly remote offices are being presented with new challenges for their IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Switchfast Technologies Lands on Channel Futures MSP 501 List for 5 Years in a Row
For five years in a row, Channel Futures has named Switchfast Technologies among their MSP 501.
Microsoft 365 Is the Latest Phishing Target – Here’s What We Know
Many of our small business clients have taken advantage of all the features that Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office 365) has to offer.
The Best Password Managers of 2020
With the notable increase of phishing and ransomware, there’s no better time to remind you of the importance of password managers.
Backups and Disaster Recovery Plans: Why Every Business Needs Both
It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare -losing all of your data. Now is the time you’re wishing you had a backup, right?
PonyFinal – What Microsoft Users Need to Know About the Newest Ransomware
Microsoft’s security team announced this week that a new type of ransomware has been detected, and that Microsoft users should remain vigilant for possible vulnerabilities or hackings.
How Secure Is Your Company's Cloud Storage?
In order to move their businesses online, many leaders have been turning to cloud solutions. But with so much data in one place, can they really be safe?
Is Your Website on WordPress? It’s Time to Level Up Your Security
No matter what platform you run your website on, it’s imperative to have measures in place to keep your data, your users and your information safe.
Finding Fraudulent Emails in Your Inbox? Here’s Why You Should Report Them
While the majority of society is facing setbacks and slowdowns due to Coronavirus, email cyberhackers are flourishing.
Deepfakes: How to Spot 2020’s Top Cybersecurity Threat
A deepfake is an image or a video manipulated online with machine-learning software to make them seem realistic. Deepfakes have become more and more advanced within the last few years, making them more difficult to pick out with the naked eye.
Coronavirus Donation Scams: How to Tell Fact From Fiction
As COVID-19 continues to strain the health of people around the world, cybercriminals are finding ways to take advantage of it.
Guest Blog: How to Protect Yourself from Zoom Hijacking
This phenomenon, called Zoom-bombing or Zoom hijacking, is the unfortunate product of hackers and less sophisticated internet trolls taking advantage of online meeting technology that has become popular during the COVID-19 pandemic – including Zoom.
Guest Blog: Cybersecurity at Home
Nik Vargas of Nimble Defense reviews cybersecurity best practices while employees are working from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Keeping Your Business Safe and Productive While Your Team is Remote
After the Covid-19 outbreak, businesses are experiencing an increase of employees working from home. Here are some points to consider when working remotely.
