THE SAFEPOINT IT BLOG
Practical writing on security, AI, compliance and running IT well, from the team that does it every day for Chicagoland businesses.
SCAM ALERT: Google Play Gift CardsIf there’s a will there’s a way when it comes to scammers, especially with gift cards. Everyone loves gift cards. Consumers love how easy…Read the article →
Sextortion Scam Pretending To Come From Your Hacked Email AccountA recent sextortion scheme highlights the vulnerability users face when their data is stolen and used against them. The widespread threat made…Read the article →
Did You Know? Your DNA Can Be Hacked!Cyber Hacks on DNA-Testing Companies Raise Fears about Genetic Data Privacy DNA-testing companies the latest to be targeted by cybercriminals Stories of…Read the article →
The Security Issues Caused By Misdirected EmailsWhen we consider the security of our business technology, we often think of scams or phishing e-mails. These get easily shrugged off,…Read the article →
Meltdown and Spectre – How to Handle the Phishing Scam and Other ProblemsThe most talked about hardware issue in the news right now is the “Meltdown” (CVE-2017-5754) and “Spectre” (CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715) exploits. Nearly…Read the article →
Malicious Misuse: Learning from the DocuSign Breach How to prevent suffering from malicious misuse of your data – a risk revealed by the recent breach at DocuSign, where hackers…Read the article →
Data Theft and Its Impact on Your Business The full cost of a data breach can be enormous: Here’s what’s at stake when it comes to hacking. IT service…Read the article →
Your WannaCry Response Guide: Quick Fixes For Malware Scares While you’re working out your long-term data security plans, here are the steps to take in the meantime. There are three general…Read the article →
Planning a Security Overhaul? Here Are Key Tips on How to StartGetting ready to adopt a new digital security overhaul? Here are the top tips on preparing your company! All right: Let’s…Read the article →
6 Lessons Every Company Should Learn from the WannaCry RansomwareWannaCry’s ransomware attack is mostly over – here are the lessons businesses must learn from the experience. WannaCry was a particularly nasty…Read the article →
Zero-Day Cyber Attack Could Have Catastrophic Impacts for Microsoft Word UsersMalware attack seeks to disable user systems by targeting Microsoft Office vulnerability Microsoft Office users are on edge after being made aware…Read the article →
Security Solutions: Fun Facts About FirewallsWe offer security solutions to help protect your network from spam, spyware and malware that will damage what you own. One of…Read the article →Ask us on a short call. If we are a fit, the next step is an assessment, not a sales pitch.
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