Ransomware attacks are a serious threat to any size business. For a small business, a ransomware attack can even result in the company going out of business. Last year, ransomware was found to be the most prevalent form of malware connected to company data breaches; cybersecurity provider Malwarebytes cited a staggering 90 percent increase in detected ransomware attacks.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
GLORIANN “GLO” FIELDS
This month’s spotlight features Glo Fields, one of Anchor’s Service Desk Engineers. Glo joined our Team in December of 2017 and we felt her impact immediately! When I asked why she likes working at Anchor she replied, ”Vince is a great CEO and I enjoy the way Mike leads our Service Desk.
The summer season has arrived! Warmer weather means families are spending time enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, bike rides, and beach days. With less time in the office comes more time on other devices, especially wearable technology like Apple Watches or FitBits.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
SUSAN CASTLE
This month’s spotlight features Susan Castle, Anchor’s Service Desk Coordinator. Susan joined our Team in September of 2017 and hit the ground running! When I asked why she likes working at Anchor she replied: ”I like working at Anchor because I really felt Vince’s sincerity in being a different kind of MSP the first time I met him and wanted to be part of what he was doing.
Passwords today are like spare keys that have been given out to too many friends and neighbors. Common password content like birthdays, favorite sports teams, or names of children or pets are easily found on social media accounts.
Cybersecurity is vital to a successful business, especially as hackers try to exploit the companies they expect to be the least protected: small-to-medium sized businesses.
National Small Business Week is April 29 to May 5! According to the United States Small Business Administration, "more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
Small and medium-sized business owners must take every precaution against cyberattacks, and World Backup Day is the perfect time to assess the cybersecurity tools in your arsenal. In the current high-threat environment, it is good for business to add as many layers of digital protection as possible.
Mobile malware attacks skyrocketed last year. In just the first quarter of 2017, McAfee had already detected more than 1.5 million new incidents of malware specifically targeting mobile devices. By January 2018, Google had removed 60 apps from its Play Store due to malware.
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and the New Year is the right time for implementing resolutions and fresh starts. Have you resolved to be more vigilant in 2018? Your small business cannot afford to overlook the dangers posed by hackers who are getting more sophisticated every year.
It’s hard to believe that we’re in the last month of 2017. The year has flown by, and while we’re already thinking about company initiatives for 2018, I want to take time to reflect on this year. We love what we do, and we love who we work with-both coworkers and clients.