A recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has shed light on the concerning surge of Ransomware attacks in 2023. The data provided by Chainalysis indicates that from January to June 2023 alone, a staggering $449.1 million was extorted through ransomware attacks.

In a recent public service announcement, the FBI issued a warning regarding an increase in tech support scams specifically targeting older adults. These scams not only exploit vulnerable individuals but also pose a significant risk to businesses and their employees.

In today's fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, the threat of data loss and system downtime due to unforeseen disasters looms large. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) near Boston, MA, often struggle to find cost-effective and reliable solutions to protect their critical digital assets.

In today's digital age, data is the lifeblood of any business. But what happens when disaster strikes? Whether it's a cyber attack, hardware failure, or natural catastrophe, your company's valuable data could be at risk. That's where the power of cloud backup for business comes in.

This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.

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This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.

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This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.

With Direct iT’s mission of “delivering enterprise IT management solutions and making them accessible and affordable for small and medium businesses,” my goal by starting this magazine after being in business for 19 years is to educate small to medium-sized business clients in the area of cybersecurity in a way that leaves out technobabble.

Recently, security solutions company Pradeo made a shocking discovery regarding two file management applications on the Google Play Store. These apps, with over 1.5 million installations, have been found to be malicious and pose a serious threat to the data security of those who have downloaded them.

Hackers recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability, or a previously unknown security flaw, to steal sensitive data from systems that utilize MOVEit Transfer, a popular file transfer software. In early June, the software’s creators, Burlington, Massachusetts-based Progress Software Corp, disclosed the vulnerability to the public, acknowledging the potential risks involved.

WalletHub, a financial website, recently unveiled its latest report, "2023's Best & Worst State Economies," and Massachusetts has reason to celebrate. The Bay State secured an impressive third place in the rankings, with only Washington and Utah surpassing it.