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SecurityFeb 21, 2024What are Managed IT Services?At SafePoint IT, we believe your company should have the best streamlined IT services for your business to have an optimized work…Read the article →SecurityJan 30, 202418-Year-Old Hacker Leaks Footage Using a FirestickYou have heard many cases of cyber-attacks on companies worldwide where hackers have come up with various malicious techniques to gain unauthorized…Read the article →SecurityJan 22, 2024SafePoint IT's Tips for Security Amid Xfinity Data BreachIf you are a Comcast customer, you may have been notified of a data security issue where customers’ personal information may have…Read the article →SecurityDec 20, 2023Government Breach Exposes Risks of Outdated SoftwareOn December 5, 2023, The CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) announced that a cyber-attack had occurred against the United States government.…Read the article →SecurityDec 20, 2023Secure Holidays: 5 Tips for Safe Online ShoppingWith Christmas just around the corner, people are frantically searching the internet for the best deals and last-minute gifts for family and…Read the article →SecurityNov 15, 2023Enhance Your Cybersecurity with the Brute Force Calculator      One of the most critical rules regarding cybersecurity is having a complex password to keep your data secure. Easy-to-guess…Read the article →SecurityNov 14, 2023The QR Code Email Scam: A Look into the Deceptive TacticsEarlier this week, we discussed how QR codes have become increasingly popular in being convenient, contactless, and effective in receiving information and…Read the article →SecurityNov 13, 2023Safeguarding Your Data: A Response to the 1Password IncidentUsing password managers is one of the critical components in ensuring that you keep your passwords protected and your data secure. In…Read the article →SecurityNov 1, 2023Sony's Ongoing Battle: Uncertainty Looms After Data BreachThe company ‘Sony’ has been notably known for its entertainment; whether it is devices like televisions, digital cameras, or even gaming systems,…Read the article →SecurityOct 26, 2023How SafePoint IT Can Safeguard Your Software RenewalsRecently, another cyber-attack occurred in Germany, labeled as an 'IT disruption,' causing a significant shutdown within the company's offices and factories around…Read the article →SecurityOct 10, 2023Solar Flares and the Potential Impact on Earth's Technology  Our planet is constantly surrounded by cosmic phenomena, and while it may seem interesting, some can leave problematic situations in terms…Read the article →SecuritySep 27, 2023Cyber Siege on Sin City: MGM Grand Casino AttackIf you go to Las Vegas to have fun and gamble, think twice. A ransomware group named “ALPHV,” also known as BlackCat,…Read the article →
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