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Stolen Passwords and Ransomware Attacks: How Small Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Stolen passwords and compromised credentials are among the leading causes of ransomware attacks. In 2021, the IC3 received 3,729 complaints identified as ransomware, with more than $49.2 million in adjusted losses. Startups and small business enterprises (SMEs) must take preventative measures to lower their risk of a ransomware attack. Keep reading to learn more about ransomware and what steps your company can take to protect itself.

What is a dictionary attack, and how do you protect yourself from it?

Have you ever heard the cybersecurity term “dictionary attack”, and wondered what it means? You’re not alone. Here, we’ll break down what a dictionary attack is, and explain what steps you should take to protect yourself from this threat.

Differences Between Cloud-Based and On-Prem Password Managers

The adoption of cloud software in organizations continues to grow. In 2020, the combined end-user spending on cloud services totaled $270 billion, according to Gartner. By 2022, projections indicate that this total will rise to a staggering $397.5 billion. In fact, according to Arcserve, there will be over 100 zettabytes of data stored in the cloud by 2025. To give you some perspective, a zettabyte is equivalent to a billion terabytes. But are cloud services superior to an on-premises solution?

How Multi-Factor Authentication Protects Against Cybersecurity Threats

A weak password can easily become compromised by a cyberattacker, but employing multi-factor authentication (MFA) can stop a cyberattacker in their tracks. MFA is recommended as a best practice by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to reduce risk. Learn more about MFA and how it can protect your company from cyberattacks.

How to Stay Protected Against Student Loan Forgiveness Scammers

The Biden administration formally started the application for federal student loan forgiveness on Monday, October 17th, 2022. Recipients who qualify are eligible for the discharge of up to $10,000 of their loans for non-Pell Grant recipients and up to $20,000 for Federal Pell Grant recipients.