Category: Security

A guide to protect yourself from fake security alerts and malicious software. Have you encountered or fallen victim to alarming pop-ups or banners suggesting a virus infection, security breach, or system malfunction?  When clicked upon, you may be directed to a website offering an instant solution—whether that be downloading software, calling a strange phone number, […]

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, technology is the engine powering business success. However, managing complex IT infrastructure and tech can be a resource drain for many organizations.    Here’s where a strategic IT service provider becomes your indispensable ally. Not all providers are built the same. While a basic provider ensures your systems function, a […]

Late last evening, June 19th, CDK Global suffered their second system breach in two days. CDK Global is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that provides a full suite of software solutions for car dealership’s operations from service and support to sales and finance.   CDK was alerted of their first breach Tuesday night which caused them to […]

Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent and successful types of cyberattacks today, so being aware of the danger they pose to businesses like yours is extremely crucial. Your business could easily be the next victim if you don’t clearly understand how threat actors leverage phishing emails.    In this blog, you’ll learn the […]

  Collaborating with an IT service provider could give your business a new direction where your security, compliance & backup matters are second to none. Do you have an IT service provider by your side? Reach out to Catalyst IT at 877-843-9611 or click on our contact us link so we can discuss ways to […]

As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a large, multimillion-dollar company. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Although the media mainly focuses on attacks on big businesses, small businesses are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals. Cybercriminals know that small businesses […]

Every business owner should be aware of the threats looming over data security in today’s digital environment. The irretrievable loss of critical business data could be the worst thing to happen to a business. Apart from the financial fallout directly associated with the loss, it could also tarnish your company’s reputation in the market. Studies […]

Phishing attacks are counterfeit communications that appear to come from a trustworthy source but which can compromise all types of data sources. These attacks are used to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials or payment details. Normally an attacker will pose as a trusted source duping a victim into clicking on a malicious link […]

When the COVID hit, businesses all over the globe had to shift to remote work almost overnight, the hybrid work model has gained popularity ever since. Employees are now able to work from home, the office or both. According to a report, close to 65% of large businesses have adopted a hybrid model, and most […]

Everyone has heard about the ransomware infection at Colonial Pipeline, a major gas line serving the east coast. The ransomware infection at Colonial highlighted the vulnerability of the country’s critical infrastructure, which has been the target of an increasing number of cyberattacks. The water municipality in Texas, schools and hospitals have all been hit by […]