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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) ## [Cybersecurity is a Business Commodity, Not a Luxury](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-a-business-commodity-not-a-luxury) Thursday, 26 January 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) [ ![534901095_cybersecurity_400](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1013/b2ap3_large_534901095_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-a-business-commodity-not-a-luxury "534901095_cybersecurity_400") A decade or so ago, IT security was as simple as buying antivirus software for each computer in a business. As long as you kept renewing your antivirus, kept it updated, and ran regular scans, your business would avoid 99 percent of the threats out there. Over the last several years, things have changed and become much more complicated. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-a-business-commodity-not-a-luxury#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-a-business-commodity-not-a-luxury) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Massachusetts Issues State-wide Cybersecurity Funding for 2023](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023) Tuesday, 24 January 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) [ ![333863707_cybersecurity_400](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1012/b2ap3_large_333863707_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023 "333863707_cybersecurity_400") Cybersecurity has been such a growing problem for individuals, organizations, and businesses over the last several years, and at least in Massachusetts, it has become a crucial concern for lawmakers. While we’ve been seeing some businesses start to take these threats more seriously, there’s still a long, rough road ahead of us all before cybersecurity can be a passive thought. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-issues-state-wide-cybersecurity-funding-for-2023) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords) Monday, 23 January 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 Simple Rules for Good Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-23-23/b2ap3_large_password_223678627_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords "4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords") Simple passwords are just not an effective security practice, so if you’re still using credentials like *Password*, *123456*, *Guest*, or *Qwerty*, listen up. You need better password hygiene practices before you suffer from a data breach. Here are some ways you can make a better password to protect your business from threats. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What is a Zero-Day Exploit?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-a-zero-day-exploit) Monday, 02 January 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) [ ![What is a Zero-Day Exploit?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-2-23/b2ap3_large_418861365_zero_day_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-a-zero-day-exploit "What is a Zero-Day Exploit?") While security researchers do their best to find security vulnerabilities in software and systems before they are actively exploited by attackers, they can’t be successful all the time. There are too many threats and too many variables to consider, and zero-day exploits are often discovered well after they are actively being exploited by threats. How can you keep zero-day exploits from impacting your business? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Vulnerability](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vulnerability) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-a-zero-day-exploit#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-a-zero-day-exploit) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Fall for the Google Business Profile Scam](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dont-fall-for-the-google-business-profile-scam) Friday, 30 December 2022 [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 Fall for the Google Business Profile Scam](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2022/12-30-22/b2ap3_large_businessProfile_355009395_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dont-fall-for-the-google-business-profile-scam "Don’t Fall for the Google Business Profile Scam") There is a scam going around that convinces organizations to pay for their Google Business Profile, and if you paid for this free service, you’ve fallen for the trick. Google is taking legal action against the scammers who have dragged their name through the mud, using Google’s notoriety to defraud businesses who just want to look competitive. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dont-fall-for-the-google-business-profile-scam#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dont-fall-for-the-google-business-profile-scam) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [‘Tis the Season to Be Phished](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-be-phished) Friday, 23 December 2022 [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) [ ![‘Tis the Season to Be Phished](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2022/12-23-22/b2ap3_large_phishingholiday_490148596_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-be-phished "‘Tis the Season to Be Phished") It’s the holiday season, and you know what that means: lots of gift-giving and online shopping. Regardless of what you and your family celebrate this holiday season, you should be prepared to handle the influx of phishing attacks which always surface around this time every year, including both the usual methods and the more sophisticated ones. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-be-phished#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tis-the-season-to-be-phished) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Rubber Ducky Hacking Tool is Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-rubber-ducky-hacking-tool-is-back) Friday, 09 December 2022 [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 Rubber Ducky Hacking Tool is Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2022/12-09-22/b2ap3_large_evilRubberDuck_452490591_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-rubber-ducky-hacking-tool-is-back "The Rubber Ducky Hacking Tool is Back") For millions of people, the rubber ducky is a benign reminder of childhood. Depending on when you were a child, the rendition of Sesame Street’s Ernie singing “Rubber Duckie, you’re the one,” is ingrained in your mind every time you hear the term. Unfortunately, the Rubber Ducky we are going to tell you about today has only fond recollection for people who are looking to breach networks they aren’t authorized to access or deliver malware payloads that are designed to cause havoc. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-rubber-ducky-hacking-tool-is-back#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-rubber-ducky-hacking-tool-is-back) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Avoid Getting Scammed Online (Both Personally and Professionally) With These Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/avoid-getting-scammed-online-both-personally-and-professionally-with-these-tips) Thursday, 24 November 2022 [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) [ ![Avoid Getting Scammed Online (Both Personally and Professionally) With These Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/976/b2ap3_large_438545806_avoid_scams_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/avoid-getting-scammed-online-both-personally-and-professionally-with-these-tips "Avoid Getting Scammed Online (Both Personally and Professionally) With These Tips") It’s simple, really: scams are everywhere, so you need to always keep a few important tips in mind to avoid them. Let’s review some of these tips together. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/avoid-getting-scammed-online-both-personally-and-professionally-with-these-tips#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/avoid-getting-scammed-online-both-personally-and-professionally-with-these-tips) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Boston Healthcare Facilities Targeted by Spear-Phishing Attack and Other Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/boston-healthcare-facilities-targeted-by-spear-phishing-attack-and-other-threats) Tuesday, 22 November 2022 [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) [ ![Boston Healthcare Facilities Targeted by Spear-Phishing Attack and Other Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/975/b2ap3_large_160390878_spear_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/boston-healthcare-facilities-targeted-by-spear-phishing-attack-and-other-threats "Boston Healthcare Facilities Targeted by Spear-Phishing Attack and Other Threats") In 2021, FBI Director Christopher Wray spoke out about what he described as “one of the most despicable cyberattacks” he’d seen. It’s little wonder he used such choice words; he was talking about the attack that state-sponsored threat actors had waged against the Boston Children’s Hospital. While the attack was thwarted, it prompted the Cybersecurity Coordination Center of the Department of Homeland Services to release a white paper alert. 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/boston-healthcare-facilities-targeted-by-spear-phishing-attack-and-other-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/boston-healthcare-facilities-targeted-by-spear-phishing-attack-and-other-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Who’s Really Hurt the Most by Card Skimmers?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/whos-really-hurt-the-most-by-card-skimmers) Friday, 18 November 2022 [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) [ ![Who’s Really Hurt the Most by Card Skimmers?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2022/11-18-22/b2ap3_large_ATMscam_317765791_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/whos-really-hurt-the-most-by-card-skimmers "Who’s Really Hurt the Most by Card Skimmers?") It probably isn’t a question you’ve put much thought to, but tell me: who do you think feels the greatest impact from card skimming schemes, where a payment card’s data is captured so a cybercriminal can make use of the card’s associated account? While it isn’t a good situation for anyone, some are impacted more than others. Tags: [Gadgets](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/gadgets) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/whos-really-hurt-the-most-by-card-skimmers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/whos-really-hurt-the-most-by-card-skimmers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information) Monday, 14 November 2022 [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 Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2022/11-14-22/b2ap3_large_PII_222019575_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information "What Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?") It’s incredibly important to keep your personally identifiable information secure, but what exactly constitutes PII? Today we offer a definition and suggestions or strategies to help you keep your PII safe. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Information](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [FBI Warns Boston Businesses to Prepare for Cyberthreats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats) Tuesday, 08 November 2022 [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) [ ![FBI Warns Boston Businesses to Prepare for Cyberthreats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/964/b2ap3_large_94172367_cyberattacks_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats "FBI Warns Boston Businesses to Prepare for Cyberthreats") As we’ve said time and time again, modern businesses need to be prepared to resist cybercrime and cyberattacks…and as it happens, the Federal Bureau of Investigation agrees with us. How can we be so sure? Simple—the FBI is currently pushing businesses in the northeast to better prepare themselves, including here in Boston. Tags: [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there) Friday, 04 November 2022 [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) [ ![Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2022/11-04-22/b2ap3_large_whatsappHat_501717879_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there "Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There") WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging applications. With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is known for its relative security, as it is one of the few messaging applications that offers end-to-end encryption. A modified version of WhatsApp, called YoWhatsApp, has been reportedly deploying malware. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Haunting of North Shore Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software) Monday, 31 October 2022 [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 Haunting of North Shore Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-31-22/b2ap3_large_mysteryCaller_69513531_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software "The Haunting of North Shore Software") The following story and events are true, however, to protect the families of the innocent, all names have been changed. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or businesses, is purely coincidental. Enjoy and happy Halloween! Tags: [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad) Friday, 21 October 2022 [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) [ ![“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-21-22/b2ap3_large_ransomware_187161455_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad "“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad") Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there today, and since it is so prominent and dangerous, it is a popular choice amongst hackers. To combat this threat, a community has formed around the cause, encouraging users to not pay the ransom by providing free malware removal tools for the most popular ransomware threats. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Lack of Cybersecurity Urgency is the Biggest Threat to Massachusetts Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses) Thursday, 20 October 2022 [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) [ ![Lack of Cybersecurity Urgency is the Biggest Threat to Massachusetts Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/950/b2ap3_large_284587096_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses "Lack of Cybersecurity Urgency is the Biggest Threat to Massachusetts Businesses") Cyberthreats are a considerable problem to your business, regardless of what size it is. There are more threats than ever before, and cybercriminals treat their profession like an aggressive business. Let’s examine why this makes your organization’s cybersecurity such an important priority. Tags: [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What the Heck is Patch Tuesday, Anyways?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways) Wednesday, 12 October 2022 [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 the Heck is Patch Tuesday, Anyways?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-12-22/b2ap3_large_patchUpdate_273584648_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways "What the Heck is Patch Tuesday, Anyways?") If you watch technology news, you might notice that there is one day out of every month that gets a lot of attention from the technology sector, and that day is what is called Patch Tuesday. This is the day each month when Microsoft issues all of their patches and security updates, and it’s important to know when this day falls each month—at least, for your IT team it is. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Vendor](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors) Monday, 03 October 2022 [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) [ ![Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-03-22/b2ap3_large_dataExposure_233494953_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors "Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors") At the beginning of September, it was revealed that a relatively simple issue existed in nearly 2,000 mobile applications that potentially exposed some (read: a lot of) sensitive data. Let’s take a brief, basic look at the situation to see if there are any lessons that can apply to your business. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours) Friday, 30 September 2022 [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) [ ![Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-30-22/b2ap3_large_endpointSecurity_211915461_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours "Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours?") We’re not shy about sharing how important it is for a business to have comprehensive cybersecurity throughout its entire infrastructure. That’s why we wanted to share what some recent data has shown about the importance of having visibility into your infrastructure. Spoiler alert: it’s really, really important. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Server](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/server) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-doesnt-always-have-to-be-a-grind) Wednesday, 28 September 2022 [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) [ ![Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-28-22/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_366452796_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/security-doesnt-always-have-to-be-a-grind "Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind") At first glance, cybersecurity might seem incredibly complicated and difficult to understand, but even a baseline understanding of some of the principles of cybersecurity can go a long way toward protecting your business. Let’s discuss some of the common-sense ways you can keep your business secure, even if you don’t have an internal IT department to ask for help from. 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