What is BEC? BEC is a Business Email Compromise. This basically means that a malicious actor has gained access to an email account. These attacks are typically the result of a credential being leaked on the dark web or a user falling for a phishing email and providing their credentials. In years past these attacks…
Having the right protections in place won’t alone protect you from today’s cyber attacks. Companies should also ensure they have the proper policies and procedures in place to protect against human mistakes. Some of these would be policies around money transfers, bank wires, and credit card activities. Also policies around sending passwords or other company…
Companies should not use Windows Home editions for business. There are many reasons why but the major highlights are: Windows updates can’t be properly managed in Home OS, they simply push all updates as they are released. Devices don’t come with BitLocker data encryption to protect your data in case of lost or stolen device…
During tax season we see a big up tick in tax scams. We suggest using the ARP method to protect from tax scams. Act Fast – File your taxes early and any attempts to trick you will be easily identified and protect you from someone trying to maliciously file with your social. Recognize – Educate…
Starting May 30, 2022, Google will no longer support the use of third-party apps or devices using only your google username and password. What does this mean? It means if you are using mail applications, older mobile phones, or using scan-to-email features on a copier they may no longer function. We have seen some firms…
Now that the craziness of tax season is over, it is a great time to get some strategic planning done. While tax season is still fresh of mind, we recommend you make a list with these items: What was the biggest frustration during the season? What was the one thing that you and your staff…
In a press release from the White House on March 22, 2022, the President states: “ I have previously warned about the potential that Russia could conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States, including as a response to the unprecedented economic costs we’ve imposed on Russia alongside our allies and partners. It’s part of Russia’s…
We all know things can be crazy and seem overwhelming during tax season. Here are 5 tips to keep you productive during the busy season: Clean your desk and your “virtual desk” regularly. While daily cleaning of your desk may seem like a dream, we should at least try to do it weekly. Get all…
Spear phishing is an email targeted towards a specific individual, organization, or business. The intent of these emails is to steal data for a malicious purpose. The information they are after can be many things such as: bank accounts, credit cards, social security numbers, EIN, or other sensitive information. Accountants are often the target of…
Who listening here has perfect employees? Can your employees make the right decision over 100 times a day? Without proper e-mail protection and training that is what we ask our employees to do. We have discussed training before, today we are going to discuss e-mail protection options. Good e-mail protection add ons can either help…