You likely have heard the terms 2FA or MFA. Both are thrown around and you’ve probably seen them as an option you can enable in different accounts online. But how do they directly affect you and does it really make a difference? Well, let’s give a scenario and then look into the specifics of MFA. Meet Greg. He is a … Read More
Risk – Part 3: Default Credentials
Today, we’re going to look at a very easy method that businesses and organizations can use to lessen the amount of risk of a cyber attack or a virus “infection.” You may be thinking, “What is it?” Well, one area that is commonly overlooked is ‘default credentials’ for new devices. Default credentials are the administrative logins and passwords that come … Read More
Risk – Part 2: Should I make everyone an administrator?
As we previously discussed in a blog post, “We face risk every day. Some risks we can avoid and others we can’t,” but today, we’re going to talk about one area where you have a little more control and the ability to lessen the overall risk. Let’s start off asking a question… Who has domain administrator access on your business … Read More
You are facing risk! | Cybersecurity and Viruses
RISK: “expose (someone or something valued) to danger, harm, or loss.” (dictionary.com) We face risk every day. Some risks we can avoid and others we can’t. When we drive a car, we risk a possible accident or maybe getting stranded if the car breaks down. Risk is a fact of life. As many know, a fountain pen is more prone to leak versus … Read More