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Keeping up With Cybercrime in 2023

Our modern world has evolved significantly over the past couple of decades. The internet came around and shortly afterward we saw a massive technological development. From smartphones that can fit into your pockets to computers that you can carry around anywhere you go, there’s no doubt that technology and the internet have made our lives much easier and more convenient than ever before.

Businesswoman using cybercrime prevention tools

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You can work from anywhere in the world, find any movies or TV shows on demand, or even order groceries straight to your doorstep simply by using an innovative app. No one could ever have predicted that technology would have taken such an incredible turn for the better in such a short space of time.…

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Cyber Security Threats and Your IT Team: Are They Ready to Protect Your Business?

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Cybercrime is a serious problem that costs billions of dollars every year. Not only is it continuing to increase, cyber attacks are becoming more customized and sophisticated. Not only that, the list of computer crimes is growing. It currently includes:

  • Intellectual property theft: this includes theft of any copyrighted material, trademark violations and theft of trade secrets.
  • Phishing scams: hacking a computer and sending multiple emails with the intent to deceive recipients, often into sending money or giving out personal information.
  • Circumvention of security systems: interference with security cameras and alarm systems in order to gain illegal entry.
  • Spreading viruses: worms and viruses can have a devastating effect on your business’s continuity and cost you monetarily and in lost data.
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Don’t Assume You’re Too Small to Attract Cybercrime

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Don’t Assume You’re Too Small to Attract Cybercrime

By Keith Loria for America’s Backbone Weekly

Contrary to many people’s assumptions, you don’t need to be a multi-million dollar business to be vulnerable to a cyber attack; many small- and medium-size businesses represent an easy target to would-be criminals – and often have direct connections (as subcontractors) to the networks of larger business partners.

Amy Abatangle, EVP at Untangle, says the biggest mistake a business can make is not thinking it could be a target. Planning ahead is critical.

“While it’s true that big business grabs the headlines when it comes to breaches, it’s a mistake to think that small businesses aren’t vulnerable,” she says.…

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