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Top Cybersecurity Threats Facing Small Businesses Today

In an interconnected world, small businesses are the vital pillars of our communities — but this digital landscape presents a double-edged sword. Technology fuels growth and innovation, but it also exposes us to a growing number of the cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today. As a collective of cybersecurity experts, we understand the unique challenges you face. Let’s embark on a journey through the treacherous terrain of modern cyber threats and equip you with the knowledge to safeguard your digital assets. The Rising Tide of Phishing Attacks Imagine receiving an email that appears to be from your bank, requesting urgent

The Critical Role of Multi-Factor Authentication in Cybersecurity

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more critical than ever to protect our online accounts and sensitive information. One of the most effective ways to enhance your online security is by implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond the traditional username and password, making it significantly harder for unauthorized users to access your accounts. What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Multi-Factor Authentication is a security system that requires more than one distinct authentication factor to verify the user’s identity for a login or other transaction. It’s like adding multiple locks

More Internet Speed For Less $$$

It’s very possible AND easy to do! Think about it… We change the oil in our cars every so often. We get our teeth cleaned every so often. We balance our checkbook every so often… OK, I’m not good about this one, but my point is… Have you done a telecom audit this year? Did you know, the average Intelinet customer could save between $200 and $500 (or possibly more) each month in telecom services? That is an average of $5,400 a year in saving! With Intelinet Systems, you have full access to specialists, engineers and all the pricing discounts

Security Alert: Rombertik Could Compromise Your Entire Computer

No matter how hard IT researchers try to catch attacks on consumers, there are always criminals out there one step ahead, trying to get through and invade our computers. The latest threat is malware that goes by the name of Rombertik – a program which hooks itself into your browser, tracks what you type in, and eventually compromises your security. When it is detected and attempts are made to destroy it, Rombertik has a few tricks up its sleeve to protect itself and compromise your computer. IntelinetSystems.com is here to answer any concerns you may have about securing your data.

Security Alert: Are you giving someone a “free ride”??

If you use Uber, you might be doing exactly that! Uber users have taken to Twitter to reveal that their accounts have been used by unknown, unauthorized people to book and pay for rides. And this could be what’s happening… It started with a thread written in December 2014—a configuration file that, when combined with an account cracking program, helps hackers break into accounts on websites. The configuration file tells the cracking program how exactly to interact with a specific website, so different login attempts can be made as quickly as possible. Computer criminals can get their hands on data

IT Lessons From Grandma

A Stitch In Time Saves Nine O.k., maybe Grandma doesn’t have a lot of knowledge when it comes to today’s information technology, but that sage advice, a stitch in time saves nine could be the opening line for an IT manifesto. Bad guys are getting better at disguising phishing scams and malware, and your email account is a vulnerable (and favorite) place for hackers to break in. Threats come in many forms—messages can be intercepted as they bounce from server to server, a simple advertisement can link to dangerous malware, sensitive information can be accessed through your saved or backed

Security Alert: Windows 2003 Reaches The End of Support!

Windows Server 2003 Reaches End of Support —Start Planning Now! After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 your operating system will no longer be protected from outside intruders. This means: Compromised Security Non-Compliance Increased Maintenance Increased Costs Even the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning regarding this expiration and advised that businesses should migrate off of Server 2003. Avoiding or postponing migration to a new operating system will be putting your business at serious risk! Don’t delay, call Intelinet at 972-331-3300

IT Highlight: No More Support for Windows Server 2003

After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your data center, you need to understand what this means. Big news and big moves. If you fail (or postpone) migrating to a new system, you are putting your business at risk! Could your company use something like Windows Server 2012 R2? This new system brings Microsoft’s reliable experience—delivering global scale cloud services into your infrastructure with new features and enhancements in virtualization, management, storage, networking, virtual desktop infrastructure, access and information protection, the

Security Alert: The Newest Viruses Threatening Your Company!

URGENT: The newest viruses threatening your company Cryptolocker There’s been a lot of news surrounding network security in the last month. Cryptolocker-variant ransomware is one of the biggest threats at the moment. If you aren’t familiar with this malware, it’s a type of software that once installed, begins digitally locking all of your files. It notifies you once it has completed encrypting all the data it can find – and then requests a ‘ransom’ sum of between $200-$600 to un-encrypt (unlock) your data! The worst part about Cryptolocker is that as of today, there is no way to decrypt your data

Are You Affected by Heartbleed?

You may have heard about a little bug called Heartbleed. In case you haven’t, it’s the biggest security vulnerability since the birth of the Internet. While most companies have already updated their systems, you should always get into a good habit of changing your passwords on a regular basis. I know this is harder said than done. Most of us are guilty of using the same, simple passwords on multiple websites and don’t bother to ever change them unless it’s forced upon us. And who can blame us? My brain isn’t capable of remembering hundreds of passwords (the number of

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Top Cybersecurity Threats Facing Small Businesses Today

The Critical Role of Multi-Factor Authentication in Cybersecurity

Security Alert: Rombertik Could Compromise Your Entire Computer

Security Alert: Are you giving someone a “free ride”??

IT Lessons From Grandma

Security Alert: Windows 2003 Reaches The End of Support!

Security Alert: The Newest Viruses Threatening Your Company!

Are You Affected by Heartbleed?

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