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Cybersecurity Risk Alert

There is currently a heightened risk of cyber-attacks from hackers affiliated with the Iranian government. The Iranian government has vowed to retaliate against the United States for the death of Qassem Soleimani.  Given Iranian capabilities and history, U.S. entities should prepare for the possibility of cyber-attacks. It is particularly concerning that Iran has a history of launching cyber-attacks against the U.S., and the financial services industry.  For instance, in 2012 and 2013, Iranian-sponsored hackers launched denial of service attacks against several major U.S. banks.  And the U.S. government recently advised in June 2019 it observed “recent rise in malicious cyber activity directed at United States industries and government agencies by Iranian regime actors and proxies,” and that Iranian attackers were increasingly using highly destructive attacks that delete or encrypt data. BMIT therefore strongly recommends that all regulated entities heighten their vigilance against cyber-attacks.  While currently there are no specific, credible, reports of new Iranian-sponsored cyber-attacks in the past few days, all regulated entities should be…
Nicholas Salem
January 6, 2020
Non-Profits

Website Wellness Report free seminar from TechSoup

Make your website shine with this free course. SIGN UP These days, every nonprofit needs a website, and we want to help yours stand out. Join us for a free seminar with Tapp Network's Collie Turner as we walk through topics such as web content, how and where to ask for registrations, and more. Afterward, you'll have a much clearer picture of what you need to do to make your site the best it can be. 1 hour Website Wellness Report: The TechSoup Doc in In! Free Seminar with our website expert, Collie Turner on June 19, 2019 from 12 Noon PT/3 p.m. ET to 1 p.m PT./4 p.m. ET Every organization has one, and it’s one of the greatest ways for your volunteers, donors and perfect strangers to learn more about you 24/7. We’re talking about your nonprofit’s website. And maybe you, or other folks in your organization are saying things like: Should I add more content? Less content? Where should I ask people to register…
Nicholas Salem
July 2, 2019
IT SupportCyber Security

What Happens When You Ignore Security Warnings on Your Computer ?

You’re sitting at your computer, catching up with your email, when a little box pops up on your screen. It’s a security warning, and, chances are, you just click out of it without a second thought. But could ignoring these warnings be putting you or your information at risk? Why they’re so easy to ignore Let’s face it: Pop-ups are a nuisance. Add to that the fact that you probably have little to no idea what these updates and warnings actually mean, and it makes it tempting to ignore them. Unless it’s one of the  it’s hard to take them seriously. Mathew Porter, director at , explains the three types of warnings you’re probably most familiar with, how seriously to take them, and how you should respond. “Update available” This one might be especially easy to ignore because it’s not really presented as a warning. Just because this update is “available” doesn’t mean your computer needs it, right? Well, Porter suggests that, if you see a…
Nicholas Salem
April 10, 2019
IT Support

Did you buy a new smart home device on Cyber Monday?

With the growth of technology came the development of the smart home devices. The three top smart home devices are Google, Alexa and the Apple smart home technology. With the development of these devices people can control their homes from their phone and by voice at home. Connecting your home like this is very convenient. I just installed my smart devices at home and love them. It makes things much easier and I can control them from my phone anywhere. Choosing what brand to use is up to you. They all have different pros on cons and are ultimately very similar. I would look at the compatibility with your current devices and what you ultimately want to do. Pricing things out is important too as there are a lot of options for different products. Furthermore, you should always check the reviews on the products that you buy as they provide great insight on how the product works and functionality. Overall smart home devices are going…
Nicholas Salem
November 26, 2018
Cyber Security

The Cloud, is it Safe?

With the growth of technology came the need to store data on a larger scale and have access to it from anywhere you are. Thus the cloud was created. With the creation of the cloud and storing data in cyberspace comes the question of is my data safe and secure? Can anyone access it? Cyber security is a topic that concerns so many people. If you think about it the principles are the same for cyber security as physical security. While the tactics are drastically different what we do is similar. You put a lock on your door to your house and you put a password on your information. You install a security system at home and you encrypt your data online. When you apply the same tactics it makes your data and more secure. Cyberspace is a place that continues to grow and develop. Information is constantly being updated and so are security practices to safeguard it. It is very important to look at…
Nicholas Salem
November 18, 2018