Modern energy infrastructure heavily relies on IT systems from monitoring, automation, safety, and compliance. With the energy sector considered critical infrastructure, even small IT failures can have massive consequences. In this blog we’ll explain the effects of IT failures on one of the most important sectors for everyday life. The Growing Dependence on IT in […]
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Cyberattacks on businesses increase around 30% during holidays and continue to stay elevated through year-end and into the new year. This is due to multiple factors such as businesses slowing down, fewer staff on hand, and more distracted workers. So, in today’s blog, we’re sharing a practical holiday and year-end cybersecurity checklist businesses can use
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During Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2024, phishing attacks soared to 692% compared to the beginning of November. Not only do these cybercriminals attack individuals, they also target small businesses, with around 56% reporting an attack during Black Friday in 2024. In today’s blog, we’ll go over Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams, and
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The National Credit Union Association (NCUA) detailed that credit unions reported more than 1,000 cyber incidents in 2024. Credit unions being part of the financial sector makes them a target for cybercriminals. The data they store from customers can be very profitable for hackers, so credit union cybersecurity and IT are more important than ever.
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Is free antivirus enough? Many small businesses think so, and that’s often all they have in terms of security for their online environment. Free antivirus protection feels safe, until it doesn’t. In general, if it’s free, then you are the product. So, in this blog, we’ll go over the free antivirus risks with a real-world
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85% of small business owners believe their company is safe from hackers, malware, or a data breach. But the numbers and statistics say a major incident is likely to occur. 46% of all cyber breaches affected businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees. A strong cybersecurity strategy can’t be achieved with just tools or insurance. So,
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Recently, Salesforce was the target of one of the largest cyberattacks of the year. Researchers have confirmed that attackers used social engineering attacks to gather massive amounts of data from Salesforce. So, in this blog, we’ll go over the Salesforce breach fallout, the companies affected, and how social engineering was used to create a devastating
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Cyber insurance doesn’t stop a cyberattack from happening; it only reacts after the damage is done. Despite rising premiums, some businesses choose cyber insurance, assuming it will protect them completely. You may wonder what cyber insurance covers and what cyber insurance doesn’t cover. Today, we’ll be going over cyber insurance in-depth to see what it
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Windows 10 End of Life is here. Releasing in 2015, it’s generally considered a solid and reliable operating system. As of June 2025, Windows 10 has a 48.89% market share while Windows 11 has a 47.83% share. So, if around half of Windows users are still using Windows 10, why would they be ending support
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Imagine walking into an emergency room with what feels like a heart attack. The sign in the hospital reads, “We guarantee to see you in 4 hours!” After you check in, you watch as someone with a paper cut and other less serious conditions is seen before you. I would be furious. I imagine you
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