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Cyber Threat Actors Still Benefiting from Covid-19 Avira, the security and privacy solutions provider, released their 2020 Report on Cybersecurity. According to the report, the opportunities for cybercriminals greatly increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic and they continue to benefit from it. These threat actors have exploited people’s fear and their need to find answers to this new disease. From malware that lets attackers access people’s credit card data to vaccine scams t...argeting elderly people to steal payment information, vulnerabilities are several. The malware attacks increased by 15% since 2019 and Avira predicts that the risk continues to grow in 2021 as well. Companies are at equal risk of cyberthreats related to Covid-19. Is your company prepared to tackle such cyber attacks? Data First Solutions can help you with customized cybersecurity solutions and managed IT services to detect vulnerabilities in your systems and reinforce them to mitigate risks. https://dfcanada.com/services-solutions/managed-it-services/ (416)412-0576

Cyberthreat Actors Exploiting COVID-19 Anxiety Do you click on email links or attachments related to the #coronavirus pandemic? You may want to check the sender’s email address to ascertain that they’re who they claim to be and not someone mimicking a public health agency or international organization. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says that criminals are utilizing people’s anxiety around the health crisis to carry out #phishing attacks and deliver #malware. Following email best practices is even more important in current times when employees are accessing the corporate network or using company mobile phones/laptops from home. Put out a warning so that everyone has their guard up and doesn’t accidently end up compromising sensitive data.

The federal government’s latest analysis finds that cyber threats against Canadian businesses are unlikely to slow down, and attributes the success of cyberattacks to a lack of basic security hygiene. The centre advises SMBs to turn on automatic software patching, and note the technical and social aspects of cyber threat activity. The pros at Data First Solutions also recommend implementing a comprehensive computer and online security solution. It doesn’t have to be too expensive or complex. Learn about your options today. https://dfcanada.com/services-solutions/cybersecurity/ 416-412-0576

Threats have become harder to detect. Trolls and bots are being employed to launch systematic attacks. eCrime groups have become more powerful and emboldened. It is estimated, that by 2021, businesses will be hit by ransomware every 11 seconds. The risk of cyberattacks is magnified if your business operates entirely online. If you feel that hackers only target large enterprises, think again. Of the 1 in 5 small businesses that suffer a cyberattack, 60% go out of business in six months. Check where your cybersecurity is lacking with a free assessment and get practical recommendations. Call on 416-412-0576 Visit https://dfcanada.com/smb-business/

Is your home network feeling a little overwhelmed this year due to needing to work from home? Learn several tips for optimizing home networks to make them better for everyone. #NetworkTips #WorkFromHome https://loom.ly/9SgL0Jg

Clueless About Data Breach? Why do #data breaches occur? #Malware is one cause, after all, 5 malware events happen even second. A thumb drive, DVD or even your phone containing company data may be physically stolen or get misplaced at work, in your vehicle, or even at a bar or restaurant you visit. Sometimes, a blatant blunder can expose your data and you may not even realize it until long afterwards. That’s exactly what happened to the UK’s Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), who left the personal information of thousands of benefits claimants online for over two years. The incident has only just come to light and is under investigation. Read more at https://www.mirror.co.uk//dwp-leaves-thousands-peoples-per

Are you prepared to tackle cybersecurity and privacy risks during COVID-19? You might be surprised at how just how many there are, from double-extortion ransomware attacks and botnet armies to Zoombombing and SMS phishing. Awareness and effective controls can protect your business now and in the future. If you need better IT security and want to pursue growth plans with peace of mind, the pros at Data First Solutions can guide you. https://dfcanada.com/ 416-412-0576

Thought we would share a recent Article we published on Cloud Security that you may find of benefit. As always, if you have any questions or cybersecurity concerns, don't hesitate to reach out! https://www.cybersecurityintelligence.com//the-five-best-w

Are the Chatbots on Your Website a Security Threat? Online ticket purchasing company Ticketmaster UK has been fined 1.25 million pounds by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following the #cyberattack on its website two years ago. In the aftermath of the incident, 60,000 Barclays bank customers were affected by #fraud. The vulnerability was traced to the third-party #chatbot on Ticketmaster’s payments website, which #hackers exploited to steal customer payment detail...s. This should alert you to the importance of all-round website security and third-party apps in-use. If your website is due for a security scan, don’t stop at a basic check. Get a full vulnerability analysis from Data First Solutions. https://dfcanada.com/df-web-scan/