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Cybersecurity

Need to Show the Tangible Value of Cybersecurity? Here’s How

By Mountaineer I.T. | February 10, 2024 | 0
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You cannot overstate the importance of cybersecurity. Especially in an era dominated by digital advancements. Businesses and organizations are increasingly…

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Top Data Breaches of 2023: Numbers Hit an All-Time High

By Mountaineer I.T. | February 5, 2024 | 0
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The battle against cyber threats is an ongoing challenge. Unfortunately, 2023 has proven to be a watershed year for data…

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How Could Your Business Be Impacted by the New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements?

By Mountaineer I.T. | January 31, 2024 | 0
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Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses across the globe. As technology advances, so do the threats. Recognizing this, the U.S.…

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Beware of These 2024 Emerging Technology Threats

By Mountaineer I.T. | January 20, 2024 | 0
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The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million. This is an increase of 15% over…

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What Is the Most Secure Way to Share Passwords with Employees?

By Mountaineer I.T. | December 31, 2023 | 0
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Breached or stolen passwords are the bane of any organization’s cybersecurity. Passwords cause over 80% of data breaches. Hackers get…

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How to Organize Your Cybersecurity Strategy into Left and Right of Boom

By Mountaineer I.T. | December 25, 2023 | 0
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In the pulsating digital landscape, every click and keystroke echoes through cyberspace. The battle for data security rages on. Businesses…

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Choose Wisely: What Smart Home Tech Should You Adopt and Avoid?

By Mountaineer I.T. | December 15, 2023 | 0
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In the age of smart living, our homes are becoming increasingly intelligent. They’re designed to cater to our every need.…

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Why You Need to Understand “Secure by Design” Cybersecurity Practices

By Mountaineer I.T. | November 30, 2023 | 0
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Cybersecurity has become a critical foundation upon which many aspects of business rely. Whether you’re a large enterprise or small…

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Watch Out for Ransomware Pretending to Be a Windows Update!

By Mountaineer I.T. | November 20, 2023 | 0
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Imagine you’re working away on your PC and see a Windows update prompt. Instead of ignoring it, you take action.…

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How to Keep Your Smart Home from Turning Against You

By Mountaineer I.T. | November 10, 2023 | 0
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Smart homes have become a ubiquitous part of modern living. It doesn’t even seem unusual anymore to tell your refrigerator…

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10 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes of Small Companies

By Mountaineer I.T. | November 5, 2023 | 0
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Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks. But it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that enable most breaches. This is especially true…

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What Is SaaS Ransomware & How Can You Defend Against It?

By Mountaineer I.T. | October 31, 2023 | 0
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Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has revolutionized the way businesses operate. It offers convenience, scalability, and efficiency. No more dragging software from one…

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Does Your Business Have Any “Cybersecurity Skeletons” in the Closet?”

By Mountaineer I.T. | October 15, 2023 | 0
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Let’s dive into a topic that might give you the chills—cybersecurity skeletons in the closet. You may not have old…

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthening Your Team’s Defense with Essential Cyber Hygiene

By Mountaineer I.T. | October 10, 2023 | 0
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As technology continues to advance, so does the need for heightened awareness. As well as proactive measures to safeguard sensitive…

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Learn How to Spot Fake LinkedIn Sales Bots

By Mountaineer I.T. | September 15, 2023 | 0
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LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for professionals. People use it to connect, network, and explore business opportunities. But with…

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6 Reasons Access Management Has Become a Critical Part of Cybersecurity

By Mountaineer I.T. | September 5, 2023 | 0
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Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses and individuals alike. Cyber threats abound, and data breaches and malware attacks are costly.…

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What is Zero-Click Malware? How Do You Fight It?

By Mountaineer I.T. | August 31, 2023 | 0
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In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. They pose significant risks to individuals and organizations alike. One such…

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Top 7 Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Work & How to Address Them

By Mountaineer I.T. | August 25, 2023 | 0
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Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for employees. Additionally, telecommuting reduces office…

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7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy

By Mountaineer I.T. | August 5, 2023 | 0
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Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will…

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Is Your Online Shopping App Invading Your Privacy?

By Mountaineer I.T. | July 25, 2023 | 0
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Online shopping has become a common activity for many people. It’s convenient, easy, and allows us to buy items from…

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How to Use Threat Modeling to Reduce Your Cybersecurity Risk

By Mountaineer I.T. | July 20, 2023 | 0
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As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect their sensitive data and assets…

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Business Email Compromise Jumped 81% Last Year! Learn How to Fight It

By Mountaineer I.T. | July 15, 2023 | 0
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In recent years, electronic mail (email for short) has become an essential part of our daily lives. Many people use…

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9 NSA Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network

By Mountaineer I.T. | July 5, 2023 | 0
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In today’s world, technology is ubiquitous, and connectivity is a must. Securing your home network has become more critical than…

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What Is Push-Bombing & How Can You Prevent It?

By Mountaineer I.T. | June 30, 2023 | 0
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Cloud account takeover has become a major problem for organizations. Think about how much work your company does that requires…

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Is It Time to Ditch the Passwords for More Secure Passkeys?

By Mountaineer I.T. | June 25, 2023 | 0
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Passwords are the most used method of authentication, but they are also one of the weakest. Passwords are often easy…

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7 Smart Ways to Secure Your Wireless Printer & Keep Your Home Network Safe

By Mountaineer I.T. | June 10, 2023 | 0
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Many people worry about someone hacking their computer. But they’re not really thinking about their wireless printer getting breached. It’s…

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6 Immediate Steps You Should Take If Your Netflix Account is Hacked

By Mountaineer I.T. | June 5, 2023 | 0
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Netflix is one of the most popular and well-known streaming services. It has nearly 231 million subscribers around the world.…

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What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

By Mountaineer I.T. | May 31, 2023 | 0
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The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have…

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These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

By Mountaineer I.T. | May 25, 2023 | 0
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You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the…

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6 Things You Should Do to Handle Data Privacy Updates

By Mountaineer I.T. | May 5, 2023 | 0
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Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and…

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Why You Need to Think Twice Before Using Lensa AI & Other Self-Portrait Apps

By Mountaineer I.T. | April 25, 2023 | 0
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It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram. You think,…

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Data Backup Is Not Enough, You Also Need Data Protection

By Mountaineer I.T. | April 15, 2023 | 0
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The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive…

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6 Steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for Your Technology

By Mountaineer I.T. | April 5, 2023 | 0
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Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in…

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Is That Really a Text from Your CEO… or Is It a Scam?

By Mountaineer I.T. | March 31, 2023 | 0
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Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company…

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6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches)

By Mountaineer I.T. | March 25, 2023 | 0
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Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to…

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Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking

By Mountaineer I.T. | March 15, 2023 | 0
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There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. One of these is how…

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4 Proven Ways to Mitigate the Costs of a Data Breach

By Mountaineer I.T. | March 5, 2023 | 0
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No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Approximately…

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Mobile Malware Has Increased 500% – What Should You Do?

By Mountaineer I.T. | February 28, 2023 | 0
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Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%.…

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Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches

By Mountaineer I.T. | February 20, 2023 | 0

There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life.…

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2023 Trends in Data Privacy That Could Impact Your Compliance

By Mountaineer I.T. | February 15, 2023 | 0
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Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much personal information is flying around…

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8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel

By Mountaineer I.T. | February 10, 2023 | 0
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Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel to the end of the…

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What’s Changing in the Cybersecurity Insurance Market?

By Mountaineer I.T. | January 31, 2023 | 0
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Cybersecurity insurance is still a pretty new concept for many SMBs. It was initially introduced in the 1990s to provide…

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What Cybersecurity Attack Trends Should You Watch Out for in 2023?

By Mountaineer I.T. | January 25, 2023 | 0
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The new year has just begun and it’s a time of renewal as we plan for the possibilities to come…

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Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups

By Mountaineer I.T. | January 20, 2023 | 0
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The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts expect the market to expand…

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5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols

By Mountaineer I.T. | January 5, 2023 | 0
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One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too much freedom in…

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What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

By Mountaineer I.T. | December 31, 2022 | 0
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When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin…

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What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

By Mountaineer I.T. | December 25, 2022 | 0
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It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one…

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Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

By Mountaineer I.T. | December 20, 2022 | 0
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Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got…

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Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

By Mountaineer I.T. | November 25, 2022 | 0
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Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection of computers, mobile devices, servers,…

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Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them

By Mountaineer I.T. | November 20, 2022 | 0
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One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone…

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