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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) ## [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2024](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024) Monday, 08 April 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2024](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-08-24/b2ap3_large_Ransomware_485329431_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024 "Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2024") Since it was first documented in 1989, ransomware has only become far more severe, ruthless, and, most of all, prevalent. Let’s review some important statistics to remember if you are to understand ransomware and, even more importantly, avoid its impact on your business. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Users Are Likely Your Biggest Security Threat, But You Can Fix That](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that) Friday, 05 April 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Users Are Likely Your Biggest Security Threat, But You Can Fix That](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-05-24/b2ap3_large_humanerr_159273533_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that "Your Users Are Likely Your Biggest Security Threat, But You Can Fix That") Believe it or not, if you were to rank your business’ greatest threats, risk factors, and vulnerabilities, your users would most likely belong somewhere toward the top. Human error is a big challenge to your security simply because cybercriminals understand that your employees are, in fact, human and will, in fact, make mistakes. Let’s explore how cyberattacks exploit this tendency and how you can better protect your business from the ramifications. Tags: [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Make Sure You Share These Cybersecurity Tips with Everyone You Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-sure-you-share-these-cybersecurity-tips-with-everyone-you-know) Friday, 01 March 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Make Sure You Share These Cybersecurity Tips with Everyone You Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2024/03-01-24/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_610871682_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-sure-you-share-these-cybersecurity-tips-with-everyone-you-know "Make Sure You Share These Cybersecurity Tips with Everyone You Know") Cybersecurity is crucial for everyone to focus on, both in the professional environment and in their personal lives. That’s why I wanted to put together a list of cybersecurity practices you should encourage your team to follow when they aren’t in the office or working remotely, when their time is theirs. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-sure-you-share-these-cybersecurity-tips-with-everyone-you-know#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-sure-you-share-these-cybersecurity-tips-with-everyone-you-know) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Invest in Your Business’ Future with Security Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/invest-in-your-business-future-with-security-best-practices) Wednesday, 28 February 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Invest in Your Business’ Future with Security Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-28-24/b2ap3_large_future-security_563836744_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/invest-in-your-business-future-with-security-best-practices "Invest in Your Business’ Future with Security Best Practices") Nowadays, it is crucial that you make security a top priority. With the right approach, it not only saves you massive headaches, but also a considerable amount of capital—particularly if you leverage the appropriate solutions for SMBs. As a managed service provider, we can ensure that you implement the appropriate IT solutions to maximize the return on your security investment. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/invest-in-your-business-future-with-security-best-practices#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/invest-in-your-business-future-with-security-best-practices) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Email Inbox is a Cybercriminal’s Dream Come True](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-email-inbox-is-a-cybercriminal-s-dream-come-true) Tuesday, 27 February 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Email Inbox is a Cybercriminal’s Dream Come True](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1262/b2ap3_large_254671099_Email_Security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-email-inbox-is-a-cybercriminal-s-dream-come-true "Your Email Inbox is a Cybercriminal’s Dream Come True") When you drive your car to work every day, it’s pretty easy to forget just how potentially dangerous your commute can be. Obviously, thanks to rules and laws and years of driving experience, most of us can be pretty safe drivers, and we don’t consider that the morning commute puts us at any sort of risk. In a similar way, we all use email just about every day, which makes it easy to become lax about security, despite the fact that there are huge underlying risks of having poor cybersecurity hygiene when it comes to your inbox. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-email-inbox-is-a-cybercriminal-s-dream-come-true#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-email-inbox-is-a-cybercriminal-s-dream-come-true) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Best Way to Protect Your Business’ Reputation is to Protect Your Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-way-to-protect-your-business-reputation-is-to-protect-your-data) Monday, 12 February 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Best Way to Protect Your Business’ Reputation is to Protect Your Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-12-24/b2ap3_large_BizReputation_169556538_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-way-to-protect-your-business-reputation-is-to-protect-your-data "The Best Way to Protect Your Business’ Reputation is to Protect Your Data") SMBs tend to rely on their longstanding clients to bring in the majority of their revenue, so what happens when clients suddenly cannot trust your business’ reputation? Look no further than if you were to suffer from a cyberattack for an answer. It turns out that being careless with your clients’ data is one of the best ways to sink your reputation. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-way-to-protect-your-business-reputation-is-to-protect-your-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-way-to-protect-your-business-reputation-is-to-protect-your-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Share Sensitive Data in Emails](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-share-sensitive-data-in-emails) Friday, 02 February 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Share Sensitive Data in Emails](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-02-24/b2ap3_large_NoEmail_117415282_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-share-sensitive-data-in-emails "Don’t Share Sensitive Data in Emails") All it takes is one oversight to potentially undo any benefits your cybersecurity protections and other best practices may deliver. For instance, even if you have things like multifactor authentication in place, a phishing scam or even some malware varieties could potentially give an attacker access to your email… and all the data your messages contain, just sitting in your inbox. Tags: [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-share-sensitive-data-in-emails#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-share-sensitive-data-in-emails) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Oversharing on Social Media Can Have Grave Effects](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects) Wednesday, 24 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Oversharing on Social Media Can Have Grave Effects](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-24-24/b2ap3_large_OvershareSM_690949679_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects "Oversharing on Social Media Can Have Grave Effects") Maintaining data security is an important consideration, and most people try to do what they must to secure their personal data. They verify emails; they roll out antivirus and antimalware; they take vigilant steps to avoid the myriad of threats and active attacks we all deal with from one day to the next. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare for in 2024](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024) Tuesday, 23 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare for in 2024](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1238/b2ap3_large_573059190_cybersecurity_threats_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024 "The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare for in 2024") It’s a new year, and while businesses have been seeing a lot of new technologies emerge, cyberthreats have become increasingly dangerous and prevalent. With the increasing reliance on technology and the rise of remote work, it's crucial for decision makers to be aware of the top cyberthreats they may face and take proactive measures to protect their organizations. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top six cyberthreats that businesses need to be prepared for and how to mitigate their risks. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Six of the Worst Data Breaches of 2023](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023) Friday, 19 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Six of the Worst Data Breaches of 2023](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-19-24/b2ap3_large_data-breach_440834968_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023 "Six of the Worst Data Breaches of 2023") In this blog, we do our best to give people the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their organizations while operating online. With all the digital tools that we all have come to rely on, it’s important to understand the result of a data breach on organizations and their customers. In today’s blog, we go through six of the most devastating data breaches that happened in 2023. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Understanding URLs Can Help You Avoid Being Hacked](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked) Friday, 12 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Understanding URLs Can Help You Avoid Being Hacked](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-12-24/b2ap3_large_BadURL_564649682_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked "Understanding URLs Can Help You Avoid Being Hacked") We often advise people to steer clear of clicking on suspicious links, but distinguishing between a legitimate URL and a dubious one has become increasingly challenging. Not only have malicious tactics evolved to the point where everyone has to stay on top of their game to not be fooled, these threats are almost pervasive so they are coming at people from all types of directions. We thought we would focus on a single punctuation mark that can make all the difference in whether a link is legitimately safe or potentially dangerous. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [2023 Was a Bad Year for Cybersecurity, and 2024 Promises to be Worse](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse) Tuesday, 09 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![2023 Was a Bad Year for Cybersecurity, and 2024 Promises to be Worse](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1229/b2ap3_large_496465426_Cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse "2023 Was a Bad Year for Cybersecurity, and 2024 Promises to be Worse") Over the last several years, cybersecurity threats have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. With the rise of remote work and the Internet of Things (IoT), companies are facing a growing number of vulnerabilities and attacks. In fact, a recent study found that 81 percent of companies experienced malware, phishing, and password attacks in 2023. Most of these attacks were targeting end users directly. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI Was the Hot Tech of 2023, But in 2024 It’s the Next Big Security Threat](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat) Monday, 08 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![AI Was the Hot Tech of 2023, But in 2024 It’s the Next Big Security Threat](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-8-24/b2ap3_large_AIThreat_692872200_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat "AI Was the Hot Tech of 2023, But in 2024 It’s the Next Big Security Threat") 2023 was definitely the year that AI became a household name. We’ve barely seen what artificial intelligence is capable of, and while industries are still coming up with more ways to use the technology, we’ve already seen countless examples of how people want to take advantage of AI for less savory purposes. 2024 is already shaping up to be the year that businesses need to protect themselves from AI-generated cybersecurity threats. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know as a business owner. Tags: [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Look for in a Cyber Insurance Policy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy) Friday, 05 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![What You Need to Look for in a Cyber Insurance Policy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-5-24/b2ap3_large_insurance_597488001_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy "What You Need to Look for in a Cyber Insurance Policy") Perhaps predictably, the word “insure” has roots that tie it closely to “ensure,” as it is meant to ensure a level of security after some form of loss. Nowadays, that loss often pertains to data, making cyber insurance an extremely valuable investment for the modern business to make. However, in order to obtain this kind of insurance, businesses commonly need to meet some basic requirements. Let’s go over some of these requirements now. Tags: [Vendor](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [This Malware Targets Your Facebook Business Accounts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-malware-targets-your-facebook-business-accounts) Friday, 22 December 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![This Malware Targets Your Facebook Business Accounts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-22-23/b2ap3_large_MalwareThreat_275278430_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-malware-targets-your-facebook-business-accounts "This Malware Targets Your Facebook Business Accounts") Chances are your business has a social media presence in at least some capacity, as it’s a good way to drive traffic to your business. However, hackers want to leverage this benefit against you. A new malware specifically targets Facebook business accounts to launch malicious advertisement campaigns using your own money against you. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Facebook](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/facebook) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-malware-targets-your-facebook-business-accounts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-malware-targets-your-facebook-business-accounts) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [As if We All Didn’t Have Enough to Worry About: Let’s Look At Killware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-if-we-all-didn-t-have-enough-to-worry-about-let-s-look-at-killware) Friday, 08 December 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![As if We All Didn’t Have Enough to Worry About: Let’s Look At Killware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-08-23/b2ap3_large_Cyberattack_471020058_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-if-we-all-didn-t-have-enough-to-worry-about-let-s-look-at-killware "As if We All Didn’t Have Enough to Worry About: Let’s Look At Killware") I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but when it comes to cybersecurity threats it’s kind of hard not to be. I used to look at it from two sides; one side is fascinated at the innovation and intensely brutal ways that high-end cyberattacks work, and the other side of me loses sleep at night worrying about these risks affecting our clients, prospects, and even my own business. This one particular classification of cyberattack, however, takes the cake for being especially frightening. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-if-we-all-didn-t-have-enough-to-worry-about-let-s-look-at-killware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-if-we-all-didn-t-have-enough-to-worry-about-let-s-look-at-killware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [There’s No Shame in Being Scammed](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/there-s-no-shame-in-being-scammed) Wednesday, 06 December 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![There’s No Shame in Being Scammed](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-06-23/b2ap3_large_ScamWarning_442247491_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/there-s-no-shame-in-being-scammed "There’s No Shame in Being Scammed") I was talking to some colleagues the other day about cybersecurity and its relationship with modern everyday scams, like phone scams and similar things. In my opinion, it’s worth bundling these two topics together, and we found some interesting statistics that we’d like to share. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Spam](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/spam) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/there-s-no-shame-in-being-scammed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/there-s-no-shame-in-being-scammed) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Massachusetts Accounting Firms Need to Take Cybersecurity Seriously](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-massachusetts-accounting-firms-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously) Thursday, 23 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Why Massachusetts Accounting Firms Need to Take Cybersecurity Seriously](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1205/b2ap3_large_50836975_accounting_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-massachusetts-accounting-firms-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously "Why Massachusetts Accounting Firms Need to Take Cybersecurity Seriously") Accounting firms need strong cybersecurity measures. In an industry where accuracy and accountability are the name of the game, falling victim to cyberattacks can do catastrophic harm to your credibility. With sensitive financial information and personal data at stake, accounting firms must prioritize cybersecurity to protect their clients and their own business. In this article, we will explore why Massachusetts accounting firms in particular need to take cybersecurity seriously and the steps they can take to ensure their cyber defense is as strong as it needs to be to weather modern-day threats. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-massachusetts-accounting-firms-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-massachusetts-accounting-firms-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Ways Hackers Can Take Advantage of Your Business Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-ways-hackers-can-take-advantage-of-your-business-technology) Wednesday, 22 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![4 Ways Hackers Can Take Advantage of Your Business Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-22-23/b2ap3_large_Hackers_556291020_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-ways-hackers-can-take-advantage-of-your-business-technology "4 Ways Hackers Can Take Advantage of Your Business Technology") Cybercriminals fight dirty, whether it’s attacking small businesses, large enterprises, or individuals who just want to watch Netflix. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do for the community; you’ll always be a target for hacking attacks. To save time and effort, hackers will use low-tech attacks and social engineering attacks to target individuals. Hackers aren’t developing new threats all the time; if anything, they largely use existing exploits, purchasable software, and social engineering to take advantage of people. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-ways-hackers-can-take-advantage-of-your-business-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-ways-hackers-can-take-advantage-of-your-business-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Taking Charge of Your Security: Understanding the Importance of Security Posture](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-charge-of-your-security-understanding-the-importance-of-security-posture) Tuesday, 14 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Taking Charge of Your Security: Understanding the Importance of Security Posture](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1198/b2ap3_large_620517471_Security.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/taking-charge-of-your-security-understanding-the-importance-of-security-posture "Taking Charge of Your Security: Understanding the Importance of Security Posture") I want to pull back the curtains and be honest about something. As an IT professional, I never thought we’d see the day where business owners come to us to ask about the security of their business. For years and years, throughout most of my career, the role of bringing up cybersecurity has been on us, which is fine, but it sort of puts cybersecurity in this sort of “luxury” category. Cybersecurity always seemed to be a “let's put it on the docket for next year” sort of thing for a lot of business owners until just very recently. 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