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##  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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##  [Phishing Gets Around Normal Cybersecurity Protection](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-gets-around-normal-cybersecurity-protection)

  Friday, 16 September 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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How often do you get emails from individuals claiming to be working with a business who wants to do business with yours or sell you a product, completely unsolicited and even perhaps a bit suspicious? These types of messages can often land small businesses in hot water, as it only takes one phishing email landing in the wrong inbox at the wrong time to put your business in jeopardy.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [Is Wireless Network Security Your Organization’s Weakness?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-wireless-network-security-your-organization-s-weakness)

  Thursday, 15 September 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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This is going to start out with a nerdy tangent, but I was watching the classic Star Wars films with the family a few weeks ago. There is a scene in *Star Wars: A New Hope* where our heroes slip aboard the Death Star, and R2-D2 plunks his little robotic USB cable into a computer and gains seemingly untethered access to the entire battle station.

I was briefly taken out of the fantasy of the moment because my IT brain started firing at full speed, and I thought “Ew. Imagine how insecure the Death Star’s network must be!”

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  [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi)

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##  [It’s Time to Fight Malware with AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/its-time-to-fight-malware-with-ai)

  Wednesday, 14 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)

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This past year saw a dangerous 86% increase in the most dangerous types of malware out there, so we want to ask you an important question: are you ready to protect your business from the different types of threats you might encounter? We know a technology solution that might help this mission along, and we want to share it with you today: artificial intelligence.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Poor Cybersecurity Can Put Human Lives at Risk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/poor-cybersecurity-can-put-human-lives-at-risk)

  Tuesday, 13 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)

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Ransomware and healthcare don’t mix, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of this fact to an alarming degree. Let’s consider the dangers associated with the presence of ransomware in the healthcare space.

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  [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hipaa)

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##  [Data Breaches are Targeting Massachusetts Businesses; Are You Prepared?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-breaches-are-targeting-massachusetts-businesses-are-you-prepared)

  Thursday, 08 September 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Let me ask you something: how much do you think that data breaches have increased in Massachusetts in the past decade? 20 percent? 30 percent? Maybe even 60 percent?

Nope—they’ve doubled. They’ve doubled despite stricter policies for businesses that suffer from data breaches. They’ve doubled despite the fact that more and more businesses are required to meet certain levels of protection and compliance regulations. This makes it all the more important that you are prepared to prevent these kinds of breaches.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)

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##  [The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates)

  Friday, 02 September 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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It’s easy to use the terms “patches” and “updates” as if they mean the same thing, and they are often used interchangeably within the same context. However, understanding the difference between the two can make a world of difference in terms of how you approach implementing each of them. We’re here to clear things up a bit and help you better understand the patches and updates you deploy on a month-to-month basis.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Patch Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/patch-management)

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##  [Educators Having Increased Exposure to Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/educators-having-increased-exposure-to-ransomware)

  Friday, 05 August 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)

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Ransomware is devastating as a cyberthreat, but some industries are hurt by it more than others. One such industry is education, and universities and schools are struggling to keep up with these cyberthreats. Most even do the unthinkable in response to attacks: they pay the ransom.

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  [Education](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/education)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Southern New England’s Biggest IT Security Threat May Surprise You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/southern-new-england-s-biggest-it-security-threat-may-surprise-you)

  Tuesday, 02 August 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)

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If you read our blog with any regularity—which we hope you do—you’ve likely noticed that we’re apt to share a lot of cybersecurity advice. While we frequently talk about ransomware, cyberattacks, and things along those lines, the biggest threat comes from a source much closer to home: your end users.

Including, by the way, *you*.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Burnout is a Serious Threat to Your Business’ Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/burnout-is-a-serious-threat-to-your-business-cybersecurity)

  Friday, 29 July 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)

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Chances are pretty good that, by this point, you’ve heard of burnout—maybe you’ve even suffered from it before yourself—but, just in case you’re a remarkably lucky human being, it’s the phenomenon where your employees become disengaged to the point where their performance suffers. While this isn’t good in any facet of your business, it can be especially damaging in terms of your security.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [Ten Cybersecurity Issues We Can Help Protect Your Business From](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ten-cybersecurity-issues-we-can-help-protect-your-business-from)

  Thursday, 28 July 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)

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There are a lot—a lot—of cybersecurity issues that modern businesses need to be cognizant of… and, most importantly, prepared to deal with. We’ve put together a brief list of cybersecurity threats you’ll want to keep your eye out for.

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  [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Is Cyber Insurance Worth It? (Spoiler Alert: It Is)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-cyber-insurance-worth-it-spoiler-alert-it-is)

  Friday, 22 July 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)

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Insurance is a great asset, should you ever need it… including where your business technology is concerned. If you weren’t aware, there is a form of insurance—cyber insurance—that you can purchase in case your business suffers from a data breach.

Is this additional form of insurance worth the investment? Absolutely.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)

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##  [Cybercriminals Are Among Your Biggest Competition](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybercriminals-are-among-your-biggest-competition)

  Monday, 18 July 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)

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When we think about cybersecurity, we usually think about protecting our computers from viruses, right?

I’d imagine a few of our older readers remember a time when you would go to the store and buy antivirus software that came in a big brightly-colored box with a CD in it each year.

As you probably already know, things aren’t as simple anymore.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Scams Work More than We’d Like to Admit](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/scams-work-more-than-we-d-like-to-admit)

  Wednesday, 29 June 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)

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Anyone who has a mailbox or an email knows all about junk mail. We all receive Publisher’s Clearing House entries, calls about your car’s extended warranty, promotions for items and events that you swore that you discontinued by typing “STOP”, and just needless spam that you waste your time going through and deleting. We receive unsolicited messages every single day.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Scams](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/scams)

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##  [Common Security Issues on Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/common-security-issues-on-mobile-devices)

  Friday, 24 June 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)

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Mobile devices demand a special type of attention in order to ensure security. You want to ensure that your devices are protected as well as possible, but you also need to ensure that this does not come at the expense of your employees’ productivity or efficiency. We’ve put together a list of common security issues you might encounter when securing your mobile devices, as well as a couple of practices you can implement to work toward an adequate level of cybersecurity for your mobile infrastructure.

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  [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)   [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [The Geek Squad Phishing Scam is Costing People Lots of Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-geek-squad-phishing-scam-is-costing-people-lots-of-money)

  Monday, 06 June 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you know all about phishing scams. They are emails and messages sent that are designed to extort money and gain access to computers and networks for nefarious purposes. The popular IT support company Geek Squad, a subsidiary of Best Buy, is the latest company caught up in such a scam. Let’s take a look at how the scam works and how you can avoid becoming its next victim.

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##  [7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid Concerning Your Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/7-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-concerning-your-network-security)

  Monday, 30 May 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Your network security is of the utmost importance to your business for numerous, hopefully obvious reasons. However, there are a few errors that are easy enough to make that could easily be the proverbial monkey wrench in the works. Let’s go over what these network security *faux* pas look like, so you can resolve them more effectively (and don’t worry, we’ll discuss that, too).

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Cybersecurity is Even More Important when Working Remotely](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-even-more-important-when-working-remotely)

  Wednesday, 25 May 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Unfortunately, cybersecurity is a lot easier to reinforce in the office than it is when your team members are working remotely—and even then, it can be a serious challenge to maintain. However, let’s focus on the remote worker’s situation for a few moments and review a few best practices that can help a remote worker stay secure.

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##  [Massachusetts Businesses Really Need to Protect Medical Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-businesses-really-need-to-protect-medical-data)

  Thursday, 19 May 2022

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While it is obviously important for any business to keep medical data safe (we’ll review why in a moment), businesses here in Massachusetts should find it particularly pressing due to a few laws that we have on the books. Let’s review what these laws say, and what can be done to make sure a business is compliant.

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##  [Have You Been Targeted By Phishing Attacks? Chances Are You Have](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/have-you-been-targeted-by-phishing-attacks-chances-are-you-have)

  Wednesday, 18 May 2022

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Phishing attacks can be scary to deal with, especially since it is not unheard of for staff members to not even know they are looking at one. To make sure your staff can identify and respond to phishing attacks in an appropriate way, we’ve put together this short guide to help you along the way.

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##  [Why You Need to Consider the Risk of an IoT Side-Channel Attack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-need-to-consider-the-risk-of-an-iot-side-channel-attack)

  Thursday, 21 April 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Take a moment and consider that some predictions place the amount of data that Internet of Things (IoT) devices will produce by 2025 to be 73.1 ZB… “ZB” meaning “zettabytes,” each of which equalling one billion terabytes. That’s massive, and illustrates how many IoT devices will be around us at that point. Furthermore, it shows how concerned we should be about the potential for something called a “side-channel attack.”

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