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##  [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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##  [AI Is Being Used By Hackers, Too](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/ai-is-being-used-by-hackers-too)

  Monday, 01 November 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, is used in several different ways in various industries, but one of the most impactful has been with cybersecurity and its automation. On the other hand, however, are the hackers who use AI in ways that fly in the face of the efforts of these cybersecurity professionals and use AI for cybercrime. What are some ways that AI is used in cybercrime, and why is it so scary for businesses to handle?

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##  [What Happens When You Get Ransomware?](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware)

  Friday, 22 October 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We often discuss how your business can avoid the impact of ransomware, but what we don’t often discuss is what happens to businesses that do, in fact, suffer from such a devastating attack. We want to use today’s blog as an opportunity to share what your business should (and should not) do in the event of a ransomware attack, as well as measures you can take to avoid suffering from yet another in the future.

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##  [Cybersecurity Is Getting More Difficult as Phishing Becomes More Available](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/cybersecurity-is-getting-more-difficult-as-phishing-becomes-more-available)

  Monday, 18 October 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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There are always going to be those who want to use your hard-earned data and assets to turn a profit. One of the emergent methods for hackers to do so is through twisting the “as a service” business model into network security’s worst nightmare. This type of security issue is so serious that Microsoft has declared that Phishing-as-a-Service is a major problem.

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##  [Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business)

  Friday, 08 October 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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With countless threats out there waiting for IT professionals to slip up, it’s no small wonder that many of these professionals are opting into what is called a zero-trust policy for their security standards. But what is a zero-trust policy, and why is it so effective at curbing potentially dangerous situations for your business? Let’s investigate this in today’s blog article.

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##  [Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats)

  Wednesday, 06 October 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We don’t like it any more than you do, but if we have learned anything at all over the past several years, it’s that security absolutely needs to be a priority for all small businesses. In the face of high-profile ransomware attacks that can snuff companies out of existence, what are you doing to keep your own business secure? To put things in perspective, we’ve put together a list of some of the more common threats that all companies should be able to address.

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##  [How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker)

  Friday, 01 October 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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What would you say if we told you that someone could buy access to your organization’s network for a measly $1,000? Well, this is the unfortunate reality that we live in, where hackers have commoditized the hard work you have invested in your organization. A study from KELA shows that the average cost to buy access to a compromised network infrastructure is insignificant at best, which is why it’s more important than ever to protect your business as best you can.

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##  [What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous)

  Wednesday, 22 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Have you ever wondered how hackers manage to pull off incredible feats like bombarding networks and servers with so much traffic that they simply cannot function? None of this would be possible if not for botnets. But what is a botnet, and why is it important for your organization to understand? Let’s dive into the details.

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##  [Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured)

  Friday, 17 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Historically there have been several methods to transfer data from one system to the next, and while the cloud has rendered many of them irrelevant and unnecessary, that doesn’t mean they aren’t used by people looking to move data quickly. Many professionals still opt to use USB flash drives to keep certain data close at hand, but how at risk does this put the data on these drives?

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##  [Huge Data Leak Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Configurations](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations)

  Monday, 13 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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What happens when your company configures something on its infrastructure incorrectly? It turns out, according to a recent data leak, that a lot can go wrong, especially in regards to cybersecurity and the privacy of sensitive records. The affected software was not an unknown third-party application, but was actually Microsoft! How did one of the world’s largest software developers put out software that potentially exposed millions of records? Let’s dig into the details.

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##  [4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for)

  Wednesday, 08 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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It’s easy to focus on threats that are external to your business, like viruses and malware that are just waiting to infiltrate your network, but what about threats that exist from within? While insider threats are not particularly common in the dramatic, over-the-top way that they are made out to be in movies and media, they are still a very real issue that should be addressed by your organization’s network security protocols.

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##  [Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life)

  Friday, 03 September 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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With Microsoft announcing that the Windows 11 release is right around the corner, most users will be looking to upgrade to hardware that supports it. This is a topic for another day. As we approach the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft is gearing up to retire one of its most controversial (and ultimately innovative) operating systems to date, Windows 8.1. Today, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the mixed bag Windows 8.1 is and how it will be important to move off of the software by January 2023.

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##  [Phishing Training is a Critical Component of Any Security Strategy](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/phishing-training-is-a-critical-component-of-any-security-strategy)

  Monday, 23 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Phishing attacks are some of the most common threats out there. Hackers will craft messages or web pages designed to harvest information from your employees, be it through suspicious requests for credentials via email or through false websites that look so much like the real thing that it’s no wonder they were tricked. How can you make sure that your employees don’t fall for these dirty tricks? It all starts with comprehensive phishing training.

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##  [Protecting Construction Companies from Cyberattacks and other Online Threats](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/protecting-construction-companies-from-cyberattacks-and-other-online-threats)

  Tuesday, 17 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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All industries today are susceptible to cyberattacks, but it’s easy for certain types of businesses to feel they are the exception. Take construction for example. Many people wouldn’t anticipate the construction industry to be a viable or worthwhile target for cybercriminals and hackers. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t see it this way.

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  [Ransomware](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)   [BDR](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr)

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##  [What Does It Mean to Be Adept at Cybersecurity?](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-adept-at-cybersecurity)

  Friday, 13 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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To say someone is adept at a task is to say that they are a professional, or someone with a considerable amount of knowledge that contributes to their ability to complete a particular task. In cybersecurity, this is extremely important, as the entire concept of cybersecurity is complex by nature. Your business too can improve its cybersecurity practices and shift focus to a more mindful approach to network security.

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##  [Don’t Tune Out Cybersecurity!](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-tune-out-cybersecurity)

  Tuesday, 10 August 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Ransomware has become THE topic of conversation in the IT world, and it seems that there is a new ransomware headline every day. Unfortunately, this can lead some business owners to become indifferent to the threat, exposing their networks to compromise. Here’s why you should consider ransomware an existential threat to your business.

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  [Phishing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Maintain and Support Your Technology Before Your Employees Take Matters Into Their Own Hands](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/maintain-and-support-your-technology-before-your-employees-take-matters-into-their-own-hands)

  Friday, 30 July 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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We believe that at the end of the day, employees want to do the right thing and accomplish their daily tasks without incident. However, technology can often break these plans with unexpected issues that prevent them from doing so. If you don’t take the time to provide the proper IT support when it is needed, you force your employees to either be unproductive or find unconventional (and often unsecure) solutions.

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  [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology)   [Managed IT Services](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1)

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##  [The Biggest Cybersecurity Problems Small Businesses Have in 2021](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-problems-small-businesses-have-in-2021)

  Monday, 26 July 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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Data breaches have become all too common for small businesses over the past several years and when it seems like there is a solution to one problem, something even worse pops up. Part of a comprehensive risk management strategy is identifying problems and doing what you can to keep them from affecting your business. Let’s take a look at the major cybersecurity threats small businesses are facing in 2021 and what you can do to keep them from hurting your business.

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  [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers)   [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [The LinkedIn Breach Exposes Nearly 700 Million People](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-linkedin-breach-exposes-nearly-700-million-people)

  Wednesday, 14 July 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Almost daily there is another data breach reported that exposes data for hundreds of thousands or millions of people. This is a troubling trend. One of the most troubling events happened recently as 700 million profiles from the social media network LinkedIn were found for sale on a popular hackers forum. What’s worse is that the company isn’t admitting that it had been breached recently. Let’s take a brief look at this situation and try to unpack what is going on with LinkedIn.

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  [Social Media](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media)   [Current Events](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events)   [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [IT Security for Property Management Firms](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/it-security-for-property-management-firms)

  Thursday, 08 July 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We recently went over how modern technology [simplifies the processes that property management firms and property managers](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/modern-technology-that-can-take-property-management-to-the-next-level) undergo each and every day. We wanted to circle back on this and focus more specifically on the cybersecurity aspect of this conversation, diving into how the right tools could benefit property managers in terms of their security and data protection.

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  [WiFi](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi)   [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)   [BDR](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr)

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##  [New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/new-study-finds-that-paying-off-your-ransomware-attackers-has-some-severe-consequences)

  Friday, 02 July 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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We know, we know; you’re probably sick of seeing ransomware in headlines, and so are we, but we cannot stress enough how important having an awareness of it is for any business owner. A new study has found that businesses infected by ransomware who choose to pay up experience a different type of fallout--one that is a major cause for concern and a stark reminder that there are no guarantees with ransomware. Ever.

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  [Malware](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware)

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