On May 23, 2023, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) encountered a significant cybersecurity challenge. The school detected unusual activity that strongly suggested a ransomware attack on its systems.
According to the school, “BHCC immediately responded to the situation by taking the affected systems offline, contacting law enforcement, and engaging data security and privacy experts to conduct an investigation.
Imagine yourself seated at your desk, facing the frustrating challenge of locating a document buried deep within the archives, dating back to a considerable time ago. The document seems to have mysteriously vanished from its designated folder, and your quest involves an extensive and time-consuming search, with no guarantee of success.
This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
Company Name: Aero Manufacturing
Name & Title: Greg Potcner, IT Manager
Location: Beverly, MA
Website: AeroManufacturing.
This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding and consistency to build a trustworthy reputation, and hackers leverage this to go after you.
This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
During a time when people are buying less, you still need to create sales and build profitability in your business. The problem? No one likes sales calls.
This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Carter Cast, the author behind The Right— and Wrong—Stuff: How Brilliant Careers Are Made and Unmade.
This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
Serial entrepreneur, investor, television personality, and Ferrari race car celebrity Robert Herjavec has lived the classic rags to riches story.
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In an era where technology is constantly evolving, small businesses often struggle to keep up with the demands of their IT systems. Whether it’s knowing when and if it’s OK to implement AI and machine learning, embracing the power of the cloud, or keeping up with the latest cybersecurity threats, it can be overwhelming to stay abreast of all the technological changes of the world.
In a recent case highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice, a former telecommunications company employee pleaded guilty to passport and wire fraud related to hacking his former employer and co-workers. This incident underscores the significant role of social engineering and employee vulnerabilities in cyber threats, emphasizing the urgent need for companies to establish strong policies to prevent such breaches.