Business + IT Insights

You are in the market for an IT company that provides you with the technology support you need, not only to fix issues when they come up but also to help you think ahead and use technology to support business growth. You want to partner with a team that that cares about your success as much as you do.  

We are all using video conferencing more than ever during this global pandemic and cybercriminals are cashing in by creating realistic looking video conferencing phishing scams. With how busy all of us are and how easy it is to join a video conference call, we might miss the signs that your meeting invite is not legitimate.  Here are a couple of tricks to spot these scams before you click.

It is not surprising that data security breaches are spiking. Few situations offer as many opportunities for cybercriminals as a global pandemic. The most recent flavor of COVID-19 related cybercrime feeds on confusion around the recently-approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

When it comes to cybersecurity, one thing is for sure: when a global crisis emerges, it’s only a matter of time before criminals find a way to exploit it. And few situations offer as many opportunities for hackers as a global pandemic.

In 2019, cybercriminals cost businesses $3.5 billion, according to the FBI. That’s up from $2.7 billion in 2018. Cyberattacks happen so often that many businesses don’t even realize they’ve been breached until cybercriminals have compromised a significant amount of data and cost them millions in damages.

Forty-three percent of cyberattacks target small- and medium-sized businesses. And when targeted, 60% go out of business. This means the need for an IT cybersecurity plan that is strong and secure is more critical now than ever. Partnering with the right MSSP makes this possible.

Nearly every month, another high-profile hack or cybersecurity threat makes national headlines, forever tarnishing its victims' reputations. And because these attacks occur so frequently, many businesses don’t even realize they’ve been breached until cybercriminals have compromised a significant amount of data and cost them millions in damages.

Business email compromise (BEC) is a harmful new type of cybercrime affecting companies across the world, costing billions of dollars. It’s critical for businesses of all sizes to understand what these attacks are and how to prevent them.

At Lazorpoint, we know that your company’s IT is essential to ensure your systems run smoothly and securely. In order to have sound systems in place, we believe it is vital to start with some basic, yet important steps.

You might have heard that Microsoft is ending support of some of its software. This means they will no longer provide upgrades, patching, security updates or accept warranty claims.