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

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##  [Microsoft Warns Against Password Spraying](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-warns-against-password-spraying)

  Friday, 03 December 2021

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

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As time has passed, cybersecurity attacks have become another way some organizations and nations engage in warfare. You can argue that there is a war going on at all times in cyberspace while hackers—many of which are sponsored by government agencies—try to outdo security researchers at all turns. One such scenario sees customers in the United States and Israeli defense technology sectors becoming the target of “password spraying.”

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##  [Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools)

  Monday, 22 November 2021

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

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Network security can be tough; there’s a lot to know, and you often need to have trained professionals on your side to ensure your systems are as secure as possible. With the right solutions on your side, however, it can be made much more manageable. Let’s discuss some of the most important security features your organization should implement and why.

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  [Mobile Device Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device-management)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Ransomware Costs May Surprise You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you)

  Friday, 19 November 2021

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

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Did you know that the United States is the leader in ransomware payments? According to a survey from Mimecast titled “The State of Ransomware Readiness,” the U.S. has the highest average payment for ransomware out of the entire world at more than $6 million per victim. These shocking numbers likely stem from high-profile ransomware attacks, but they are also indicative of a larger problem, that being people who still pay the ransom.

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  [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Yes, You Can Outsource Hacking](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/yes-you-can-outsource-hacking)

  Wednesday, 17 November 2021

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

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to hire a hacker to perform a specific task? Thanks to the findings of Comparitech, we can get a look into the average pricings of various hacking services that can be found on the Dark Web. While we would never condone ever taking advantage of such services, it’s a fascinating look into the business of cybercrime, and one that can give you an idea of just how easy and accessible it is for hackers to make your life difficult.

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##  [Are Smart Speakers Spying on You?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-smart-speakers-spying-on-you)

  Monday, 15 November 2021

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

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Over the past couple of years, more and more people are using smart speakers to help them manage their day-to-day lives. Some people use them as their personal assistants, some just use them to help them remember things they would tend to forget otherwise, others just use them as extremely complex thermometers. Regardless what the use is, one question will always be near the surface about these devices: Are they secure? Let’s take a look at the many issues surrounding smart speaker security.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things)   [Smart Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smart-technology)

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##  [How Smart is Your Smart Technology When It Comes to Network Security?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-smart-is-your-smart-technology-when-it-comes-to-network-security)

  Friday, 05 November 2021

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

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Smart devices have brought about unprecedented amounts of connectivity in aspects of running a business or owning a home that never could have been dreamed of in the past. People can now unlock their front doors, turn up their thermostats, and even switch the lights on and off through their smartphone. Unfortunately, the part that people don’t like to talk about with these applications and devices is security—big surprise, right?

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##  [Spending More Time on Your Cybersecurity Has More Benefits than You May Think](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/spending-more-time-on-your-cybersecurity-has-more-benefits-than-you-may-think)

  Wednesday, 03 November 2021

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

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While cybersecurity is far from the most exciting thing a business can invest in, it’s certainly one of the most important parts of running any successful venture. Without cybersecurity, the endless number of threats on the Internet could infiltrate your network and create problems for your company.

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

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##  [AI Is Being Used By Hackers, Too](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-is-being-used-by-hackers-too)

  Monday, 01 November 2021

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

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Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, is used in several different ways in various industries, but one of the most impactful has been with cybersecurity and its automation. On the other hand, however, are the hackers who use AI in ways that fly in the face of the efforts of these cybersecurity professionals and use AI for cybercrime. What are some ways that AI is used in cybercrime, and why is it so scary for businesses to handle?

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [What Happens When You Get Ransomware?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware)

  Friday, 22 October 2021

  [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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We often discuss how your business can avoid the impact of ransomware, but what we don’t often discuss is what happens to businesses that do, in fact, suffer from such a devastating attack. We want to use today’s blog as an opportunity to share what your business should (and should not) do in the event of a ransomware attack, as well as measures you can take to avoid suffering from yet another in the future.

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

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##  [Cybersecurity Is Getting More Difficult as Phishing Becomes More Available](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-getting-more-difficult-as-phishing-becomes-more-available)

  Monday, 18 October 2021

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

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There are always going to be those who want to use your hard-earned data and assets to turn a profit. One of the emergent methods for hackers to do so is through twisting the “as a service” business model into network security’s worst nightmare. This type of security issue is so serious that Microsoft has declared that Phishing-as-a-Service is a major problem.

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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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##  [Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business)

  Friday, 08 October 2021

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

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With countless threats out there waiting for IT professionals to slip up, it’s no small wonder that many of these professionals are opting into what is called a zero-trust policy for their security standards. But what is a zero-trust policy, and why is it so effective at curbing potentially dangerous situations for your business? Let’s investigate this in today’s blog article.

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  [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [IT Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-management)   [Remote Work](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-work)

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##  [Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats)

  Wednesday, 06 October 2021

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

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We don’t like it any more than you do, but if we have learned anything at all over the past several years, it’s that security absolutely needs to be a priority for all small businesses. In the face of high-profile ransomware attacks that can snuff companies out of existence, what are you doing to keep your own business secure? To put things in perspective, we’ve put together a list of some of the more common threats that all companies should be able to address.

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

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##  [How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker)

  Friday, 01 October 2021

  [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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What would you say if we told you that someone could buy access to your organization’s network for a measly $1,000? Well, this is the unfortunate reality that we live in, where hackers have commoditized the hard work you have invested in your organization. A study from KELA shows that the average cost to buy access to a compromised network infrastructure is insignificant at best, which is why it’s more important than ever to protect your business as best you can.

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

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##  [What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous)

  Wednesday, 22 September 2021

  [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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Have you ever wondered how hackers manage to pull off incredible feats like bombarding networks and servers with so much traffic that they simply cannot function? None of this would be possible if not for botnets. But what is a botnet, and why is it important for your organization to understand? Let’s dive into the details.

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

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##  [Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured)

  Friday, 17 September 2021

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

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Historically there have been several methods to transfer data from one system to the next, and while the cloud has rendered many of them irrelevant and unnecessary, that doesn’t mean they aren’t used by people looking to move data quickly. Many professionals still opt to use USB flash drives to keep certain data close at hand, but how at risk does this put the data on these drives?

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [Huge Data Leak Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Configurations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations)

  Monday, 13 September 2021

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

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What happens when your company configures something on its infrastructure incorrectly? It turns out, according to a recent data leak, that a lot can go wrong, especially in regards to cybersecurity and the privacy of sensitive records. The affected software was not an unknown third-party application, but was actually Microsoft! How did one of the world’s largest software developers put out software that potentially exposed millions of records? Let’s dig into the details.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hacker](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hacker)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for)

  Wednesday, 08 September 2021

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

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It’s easy to focus on threats that are external to your business, like viruses and malware that are just waiting to infiltrate your network, but what about threats that exist from within? While insider threats are not particularly common in the dramatic, over-the-top way that they are made out to be in movies and media, they are still a very real issue that should be addressed by your organization’s network security protocols.

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

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##  [Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life)

  Friday, 03 September 2021

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

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With Microsoft announcing that the Windows 11 release is right around the corner, most users will be looking to upgrade to hardware that supports it. This is a topic for another day. As we approach the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft is gearing up to retire one of its most controversial (and ultimately innovative) operating systems to date, Windows 8.1. Today, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the mixed bag Windows 8.1 is and how it will be important to move off of the software by January 2023.

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##  [Phishing Training is a Critical Component of Any Security Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-training-is-a-critical-component-of-any-security-strategy)

  Monday, 23 August 2021

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Phishing attacks are some of the most common threats out there. Hackers will craft messages or web pages designed to harvest information from your employees, be it through suspicious requests for credentials via email or through false websites that look so much like the real thing that it’s no wonder they were tricked. How can you make sure that your employees don’t fall for these dirty tricks? It all starts with comprehensive phishing training.

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

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##  [Protecting Construction Companies from Cyberattacks and other Online Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/protecting-construction-companies-from-cyberattacks-and-other-online-threats)

  Tuesday, 17 August 2021

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

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All industries today are susceptible to cyberattacks, but it’s easy for certain types of businesses to feel they are the exception. Take construction for example. Many people wouldn’t anticipate the construction industry to be a viable or worthwhile target for cybercriminals and hackers. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t see it this way.

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