The Role of Social Engineering in Cyberattacks — And How To Fight Back
Almost half of all security breaches are inadvertently caused by employees, according to IBM’s Cyber Security Intelligence Index. With phishing continuing to rise and more industries at risk of cyber-attacks, how does social engineering factor in? Types of Cyberattacks There are four primary types of cyberattacks: ransomware, phishing, spearphishing, and spoofing. Three of these rely…
Our Recommended Top Eight Collaboration Tools
Collaboration is key here at Rocket IT, like it is at many organizations. But when you have team members at client sites, working from home, and glued to the office, effective collaboration is a little harder than it is when you have everyone in the same room. To help your team thrive when collaborating in…
The Top Seven Reasons to Switch to Office 365 Today
We’re big fans of Office 365 in the office. It’s accessible from anywhere you can access the internet, keeps your programs automatically updated, and is infinitely better to transition to than the 8-loading-disc packages of the past. And we know others love it too! But there are a lot of great features that others don’t…
Join Rocket IT for Our How to Build a Strategic IT Plan On-Demand Webinar
When it comes to your technology, it can be difficult to get away from what’s in your rearview mirror and stay focused on the road ahead. You know where you want your organization to go, and that your technology investments should support your business goals, but building the strategic plan to get there isn’t as…
Five Gadgets for Rainy Weather
It’s been a very rainy summer here in Georgia. Since rain won’t really go away for another day, we’ve found five gadgets to keep you dry, no matter the season. 1. A personal weather station that connects with your smartphone and Alexa The Netatmo Weather Station connects to your smartphone (and Alexa!) to keep you…
What is Cybersecurity Insurance?
Cybersecurity insurance is a type of standalone coverage that helps organizations recover after a major data loss due to a security breach, ransomware, or another cyber incident. Much like general liability insurance, cybersecurity insurance protects you in the event of a virtual calamity. Cyber Security Coverage These cyber liability policies tend to cover any variety…
Security in the Age of Ransomware On-Demand Webinar
Nearly 77% of small businesses think they’re safe from cyberattacks, yet more than 40% have already been victims. Where is this disconnect, and how can you protect your organization? In the new age of ransomware, security has to be a top priority for every level at your organization. Find out what you can do to…
NotPetya Ransomware Variant Targets Human Resources
Another in a long string of recent cryptovirus attacks, a variant of the Petya ransomware known currently as “NotPetya” is striking HR departments around the globe. Currently disguised as an employee candidate email, malicious links in emails disguised as a Dropbox link to resumes and CVs are infecting computers and locking their files. Instead of…
How to Tell If An Email Address Is Valid
With most business transactions taking place at least in part over email, phishers have gotten very sophisticated at mimicking typical emails users receive and tricking innocent end-users into clicking on malicious links or opening corrupted files. So how do you tell if the email you just received is valid… Or a Trojan horse in disguise?…