The shocking truth about bank fraud!

 Today’s Tech Tips Tuesday, tip of the day is “The shocking truth about bank fraud!”

Did you know your business bank account doesn’t have the same protections as a personal bank account when it comes to fraud? If a hacker takes money from your business account, the bank is NOT responsible for replacing it. (Don’t believe me? Go ask your bank what their policy is on refunding money stolen from your account!) Many people erroneously believe the FDIC protects you from fraud; it does not. It protects you from bank insolvency.

Here are three things you should do:

Tip 1: Set up two-factor authentication to log in to your bank account.

Tip 2: Get a crime policy that will cover stolen funds from a cyber-attack, fraud or phishing attack.

Tip 3: Require your bank to get verbal confirmation from you to wire funds AND set up alerts for large checks and debits.

If you have questions about cyber security or some other IT-related issues for your business? Go to https://www.Fidelitech.net/discoverycall to book a quick, 10-minute call.

For a free security assessment, schedule an appointment at https://www.fidelitech.net/semperarmor.

 

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Over the last year, threats to digital peace have reduced trust in technology and highlighted the urgent need for improved cyber defenses at all levels. In this fourth annual edition of the "Microsoft Digital Defense Report," explore insights on how the threat landscape has evolved and the shared opportunities and challenges we all face in securing a resilient online ecosystem. Download the report for a unique and in-depth perspective on cybersecurity threats, challenges and defenses.

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Windows 11 Pro lets SUSI&James transform business communication

SUSI&James, a German developer of an AI-powered voice assistant, uses machine learning, natural language processing and deep learning to handle a range of communication-heavy tasks from office admin to self-driving vehicles. Naturally, security is a constant concern for SUSI&James with its valuable intellectual property and sensitive customer and business data to secure. Fortunately, SUSI&James found Windows 11 Pro, which helps keep the developer environment secure with layers of out-of-the-box security including hardware-backed protection. As Marcel Martini, SUSI&James' managing director notes, "Our software is our only asset, so it's really important to keep that as secure as possible." Read the full story. 👇

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The #1 thing you can do to prevent ransomware!

 

Today’s Tech Tips Tuesday, tip of the day is “The #1 thing you can do to prevent ransomware!”

Did you know that the #1 threat to ALL organizations is internal employees?

The people you trust to run your organization are the very same ones putting it at risk.  By downloading software they shouldn’t, falling for phishing scams, clicking on bad links, using weak passwords and opening infected files.

That doesn’t make them bad people – just unsuspecting. That’s why it’s critical to provide employees active, ongoing training regarding cyber security. These tips are a good start but are not enough.

We recommend a formal training program for employees that actually simulates phishing attacks and other breaches so they can experience firsthand how easy it is to make a mistake and keep them hyperaware of security problems.

If you want to know of some easy, inexpensive ways to get your employees trained, reach out to us and we can advise you on what training is available. You’ll be glad you did.

If you have questions about cyber security or some other IT-related issues for your business? Go to https://www.Fidelitech.net/discoverycall to book a quick, 10-minute call.

For a free security assessment, schedule an appointment at https://www.fidelitech.net/semperarmor.

 

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Top insights and best practices from the new Microsoft Data Security Index report | Microsoft Security Blog

Data security is a constant concern of CISOs and business executives. To better understand the security issues, Microsoft partnered with the independent research agency Hypothesis Group to conduct a multinational survey involving more than 800 data security professionals. Our collaborative effort has resulted in the publication of the Data Security Index report, designed to offer valuable insights into current data security practices and trends. Moreover, it aims to identify practical opportunities for organizations to enhance their data security efforts. In this article, you'll learn some of the key findings from the report, including: - Data security incidents remain frequent - Vulnerabilities manifest in various dimensions due to a diverse set of factors - How a fragmented solution landscape can weaken an organization's data security posture

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Cyber Security Tip: Is this request really from the boss?

Today’s Tech Tips Tuesday, tip of the day is “Is this request really from the boss?”

Here’s a common scam: you get an e-mail from the boss (or your spouse, parents or other trusted person you know) asking you to send them a copy of employee pay stubs, tax information or other files with confidential data such as social security numbers in them, or they’re asking you to transfer or ACH payment to a vendor or a different bank account, or they’re asking you to purchase some gift cards.

The problem: even though it is coming from an e-mail address of someone you know and trust and LOOKS legit, there’s a chance it could be a scam. Hackers can INTERCEPT e-mail messages and modify them.

If you ever get this kind of request, DOUBLE-CHECK by calling that person to confirm. And even if it turns out to be a legitimate request, you should NEVER send confidential information like social security numbers (or attachments with this information inside them) without taking precautions to password-protect and encrypt the message first.

Heads up if you work in HR or payroll departments – hackers are very interested in getting you to send employee payroll to the wrong bank accounts. Be on high alert for employees asking you to update their banking information. Make sure to confirm the change request by phone and DO NOT call any phone numbers in the e-mail that was sent to you.

Bottom line! verbally confirm all requests involving money or sensitive data.

If you have any questions about cybersecurity or other IT-related issues for your business, visit https://www.idelitech.net/discoverycall to book a quick, 10-minute call.

For a free security assessment, schedule an appointment at https://www.fidelitech.net/semperarmor.

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Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service

Before you buy a desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solution, you need to know the pros and cons of the leading solutions. Read the full report on Gartner 's Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors — which includes digital workspace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop. Get the free report. 👉

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Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful security by design

Did you know that nearly three in four security breaches are sparked by human error, privilege misuses, stolen credentials, or social engineering? Most attackers rely on stolen credentials, phishing campaigns, and exploitation of vulnerabilities are the primary attack vectors. Find out how Microsoft built Windows 11 to be secure by design and secure by default. Windows 11 devices arrive with more security features enabled out of the box. Download this useful guide to Microsoft Windows 11 security.

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Payette secures and extends on-premises BCDR while preparing for a cost-effective cloud future with Azure

Boston architectural company, Payette incorporated Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery into its toolkit of disaster recovery solutions, expanding protection from on-premises into the cloud. "The added threat monitoring capability of using the Azure platform in our security operations for detecting those data anomalies really gives us peace of mind," noted Dan Gallivan: Payette's director of IT. Read the story here.

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Orkide Oils increased productivity with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Orkide Oils increased productivity, efficiency and security by using Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Microsoft 365 Defender and Endpoint Defender services. Read the customer story to learn more.

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Announcing Public Preview of Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop

If you've been hoping to try out the new Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop - now's your chance! Read this article to find out how to access and use this new capability.

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