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Cyberattacks through phishing scams are very common and successful, so it is important for businesses like yours to be cautious of them. Your business could easily be the next victim…

Leveraging the SLAM Approach for Safeguarding Against Phishing Attempts. Businesses should focus on cybersecurity all the time. Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October gives everyone a chance to refresh their security…

Business owners don't consider PCI DSS compliance important. PCI DSS is the short way to describe the Payment Card Industry Digital Security Standard. You may see compliance as costly and…

Hackers are trying to take control of your devices and steal your personal information and money. Cyber threats are serious, but you can keep your devices and information safe with…

Have you ever noticed the way most companies respond to a data breach? First, they report as little information as possible about the event. When they notify their victims, they…

Triad Network Security: Your Ransomware Remediation Experts Picture this scenario: You arrive at your office one morning, eager to start a productive day, only to find your computer screens locked…

A disaster preparedness plan helps businesses withstand any calamity. Many businesses don't know that cybersecurity is important for disaster preparedness. Add cybersecurity to your emergency response plan. This will strengthen…

Eavesdropping can happen anywhere. Anytime a malicious user can view, copy, or exfiltrate unencrypted data on a system or network, what's happening is eavesdropping. Think of it as if someone…

Cybersecurity Penetration Test Think about telling your clients and suppliers that you caused their information to be stolen because of something you did or didn't do. How do you think…

Your business probably already faces many challenges in today’s tech-driven world. However, the aftermath of an unexpected disaster can push your organization to a breaking point. This can unintentionally create…

Executive Summary. HP's Threat Insights Report for Q2 2023 tells you all you need to know: Criminals deliver 79% of all malware threats via email. Many of those threats bypass…

Executive Summary. Business owners like you must safeguard your digital assets. Triad Network Security can help. Also, download our free information sheet. Here, we address a practice that can strenthen…

Executive Summary: Normal business insurance will not cover losses because of cyber crime and cyber liability. Learn the differences between cyber insurance vs. general liability insurance. Reach out to Triad Network…

Cyber attackers use exposed login credentials to break into other accounts. They use that account information to gain access to multiple accounts. Credential Stuffing vs Brute Force Credential stuffing is…

Executive Summary: You are grateful when you receive tithes and offerings. But are you safely handling information? Here's another question: Does your church have a reasonable Information Security program in place? If you…

Today's BruceCᴀsᴛ™talks about firewalls. A cybersecurity fundamental, firewalls keep bad stuff out of your network and/or devices. You can have a software firewall such as the one that comes with…

AI has created a buzz in most businesses. It has transformed the way business owners and executives think about technology. Learn how to protect your organization from the risks that…

Data exfiltration is the unauthorized theft of sensitive data from a network or system. Data extraction puts your security, privacy, and property at risk. Watch the BruceCᴀsᴛ™ below to learn…

It's back to school time. As you send your children to school to continue their career as students, tell them about privacy. Explain to them the importance of keeping their…

The safeguarding of sensitive information has become imperative. As we navigate modern technology, the danger of data exfiltration looms ever larger. At Triad Network Security, LLC, we understand the importance…

Besides buying school supplies and organizing schedules, parents must safeguard their children's online activities. Cybersecurity is a critical concern, and students can be vulnerable to the risks online. Take proactive…

As the school season begins, we want to ensure the safety and security of all children while they navigate the back-to-school digital landscape. Technology has become an integral part of…

MFA fatigue is a legitimate concern, but it doesn’t have to undermine our commitment to online security. Businesses and individuals can balance security and user convenience. They do this by…

Executive Summary. Children at home with their work-from-home parents can infect the entire home network. By downloading and executing game patches, cheat codes, and other downloads, they add risk to…

Students enrolled in Greenville County Schools have access to a new "Career and Technical Education Center." Officials hope the fresh cybersecurity education tools at the new facility will help address…

Protecting children's online activities is crucial during the back-to-school season. Cybersecurity is a critical concern, and students can be vulnerable to the risks online. Take steps to educate and protect…

Executive Summary: Holiday and Weekend IT Security Practices are essential to mitigate risks. Promote user vigilance, implement automated backups, maintain IT hygiene, conduct response drills, communicate with customers, and monitor security…

Executive Summary. Bandit Stealer is a new information-stealing malware that targets web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. Developed in Go, it exploits runas.exe on Windows to bypass security measures. It conceals…

Triad Network Security, LLC is the leader in Cyber Insurance Assessment for small businesses. Protect your business with us. As a small business owner, your entrepreneurial spirit and hard work…

As the digital world grows, businesses face more cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these can cause significant financial losses and credibility damage. That's why companies need to focus on cybersecurity training as…

Executive Summary: Did you miss Monday's BruceCᴀsᴛ™? If so, you can catch it right here, right now. Microsoft trashed its entire AI ethics team in a sign of what to expect from…

Businesses always look for ways to protect their sensitive data. But have you considered the growing threat of AI cracking your passwords?  Recent studies show that AI can crack many…

Executive Summary: Do you want to make better cases for sales, administrative policies, vendor terms, and other situations? If so, you need to learn about arguments. You'll differentiate between deductive and…

Hackers attacked several major U.S. airports' websites, making them inaccessible on October 10, 2022. However, officials said flights were unaffected. The assaults, in which participants bombard sites with garbage data,…

Executive Summary. Attackers are targeting your business through suppliers and contractors. Continue reading to learn about "3 ways to improve my supply chain cybersecurity." 3 ways to improve my supply…

Executive Summary. You believe the FTC's Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information only impact you. Right? Wrong. The FTC Safeguards Rule affects *you* AND *everyone* you do business with. It affects other…

Executive Summary: Bugs are a threat to every residence. How do you manage that risk? I'm wondering, do you manage the threat of bugs in your home the same way as…

Executive Summary: First off, the FTC Safeguards Rule is ***NOT*** new. OK? OMG. Why do so many people think that it *is* new?? “The Safeguards Rule took effect in 2003” (Source: FTC…

Emphasize cyber security to your children and family during the "Back to School" season.Check out the below infographic to learn the importance of security for students. Click below image to…

As a business owner, it's crucial to have the right tools in place to help your business run smoothly and efficiently. One of the critical tools you'll need is the…

Executive Summary: MYTH: The Safeguards Rule doesn't apply to CPAs. FACT: The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to CPAs, accounting businesses, and CPA firms. CPAs Must Beware of these FTC Safeguards Rule Myths.…

Federal cybersecurity mandates are already here. They've been here since January 10, 2022. More rules are becoming enforceable on June 9, 2023. One of the biggest and most drastic moves by the…

VoIP means voice over internet protocol and it's been around since 1993, helping companies save money and work better. VoIP lets you send phone calls over a local network instead…

Hackers stole personal information of 270,000 patients and workers in a Louisiana healthcare facility in October. A ransomware organization known as the Hive has claimed responsibility for the incident. Ransomware…

Have you talked about something and then seen updates or ads about it later in the day?? Well, you’re probably right. Norton, the antivirus software company that now also owns…

Executive Summary: You love receiving donations, but does your nonprofit love your donors? Here's another question: Does your nonprofit have a reasonable Information Security program in place? If you did not answer "Yes" to the second question, your answer…

Executive Summary: It's giving season. We're getting close to the end of the year. That means Thanksgiving, Christmas and a lot of emotional feelings. We want to help those in need.…

Since the pandemic, many small businesses have elected to change their standard setup for how employees work. According to an April 2022 survey by Envoy, 77% of companies use a hybrid…

It's no secret that cyber attacks are on the rise, and that no company is immune to them. Hackers compromised Dropbox's GitHub account, making it the latest victim among cloud…

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used to give users remote access to resources on corporate networks. However, several factors have revealed incompatibilities between VPNs and Zero-Trust security systems. Businesses are…

An advanced PHP variant of the Ducktail malware poses a risk to Facebook users. On October 13th, 2022, ZScaler, a cloud security firm, published a blog post detailing this latest…

According to a new Akamai analysis, the company's experts classified about 79 million domains as dangerous in the first half of 2022; based on a NOD (newly observed domain) dataset,…

On October 4th, 2022 a cybersecurity incident has disrupted CommonSpirit Hospitals. CommonSpirit Hospitals is the second-largest nonprofit hospital system in the US, with 150,000 employees, 20,000 physicians, and 21 million…

Voice over IP, or VoIP, has become increasingly popular among business owners. However, many business owners ask if VoIP is viable in a landscape where many voice systems are no…

Security experts discovered three updated Prilex malware versions that attack point-of-sale systems. In 2014, Prilex was a type of malware that targeted ATMs. It switched to PoS (point of sale)…

Having remote workers in your business is a great way to expand cost-effectiveness and helps your business grow. But, unfortunately, many businesses have issued remote workers limited access to the…

Malware as a Service (MaaS) has gained popularity over the past few years as a method of spreading malware. Providers typically offer MaaS at a month, or lifetime subscription price..…

Microsoft cautioned hackers are already breaking into networks. They steal data using zero-day Exchange Server exploits. More attacks are likely to come. Microsoft has shared more details about the attacks…

Based on a recent survey conducted by the folks at Titaniam, a majority of organizations have robust security tools in place. Yet nearly 40 percent of them have fallen victim…

DuckDuckGo announced on October 18, 2022, that the beta version of its Mac desktop app is now available for all Mac users.  DuckDuckGo is a browser that focuses on privacy.…

DuckDuckGo has a reputation for protecting the privacy of its users far more than most other companies. The small search engine is testing a free service to prevent email trackers…

Yes, Sign Me Up For A DISCOUNTED Cyber Security Risk Assessment And IT Systems Checkup! We want to help protect you and your business. That's why we offer a free…

Executive Summary. Do you prepare tax returns as part of your accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or tax preparation service business? If so, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission recognizes you as a “Financial…

The feature is comparable to Apple's 'App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo's method does not rely on app developers' compliance with user choice. The app blocks all known trackers..…

Executive Summary: In our latest post in our "Risk" series, we examine the elements of risk in the light of risk management. When you understand the elements, you'll understand the…

Executive Summary. A Training and awareness program can deliver more ROI than most technical cybersecurity solutions. Triad Network Security teaches how to prevent security breaches caused by people.  Contact Triad Network…

Executive Summary. Business email compromise is a fraud where scammers make an email that looks like it's from a real company or you. Once you open the email, it asks you…

Do you own a device running macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or iOS/iPadOS 15.6.1? If so, you'll want to download and install the latest patches as soon as possible. Apple released a…

Twilio is the Cloud Communications Company. They are the latest to fall victim to a data breach. Hackers stole customer login info from Twilio by tricking employees with a 'Smishing'…

Achieving effectiveness in your work hinges on your efficiency. This principle holds true regardless of whether you're operating from a traditional office setting or from the comfort of your own…

Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once you enable the new "Mobile Network Protection" feature on the…

Scarier than the boogeyman Selling private information, like passwords and Social Security numbers, is a frequent issue on the Dark Web. Hackers can breach firewalls and software to obtain this…

Measuring cyber risk is a prerequisite for cyber risk management. You're going to eat a "risk sandwich." How much risk threatens you and your business every day? Learn how Triad Network Security, LLC can help.

Although often referred to collectively as "risk," risk and uncertainty differ and each have unique, strong implications for small businesses.