THE FORTIFI BLOG

January 24, 2025

If you think hackers are only targeting Fortune 500 companies, think again. Thanks to artificial intelligence, cybercriminals now have the power to scale their attacks like never before - and small business owners are at the top of their hit…

January 23, 2025

Smishing is a type of phishing attack that uses SMS (text messages) to trick people into giving away personal information. The term is a combination of "SMS" and "phishing." How Does Smishing Work? Here's the lowdown on how smishing works:…

January 22, 2025

Staying productive is tough. Luckily, there are a gaggle of tech tools can help you manage your time, tasks, and projects better. Here are three tools that we recommend to help boost your productivity: Snag-It is a powerful screenshot tool…

January 20, 2025

It's a new year so, it might be time for new policies! Many companies are revisiting their Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. BYOD allows employees to use their personal devices for work purposes, offering both advantages and challenges. Let's…

January 16, 2025

New Year, New Tech! January isn’t just for new resolutions - it’s a great time to review your business technology needs. Staying competitive in 2025 means leveraging IT solutions that boost efficiency, enhance security and prepare you for the demands of…

January 15, 2025

Cyberthreats have moved beyond the realm of science fiction and become a stark reality. Rapid advancements have led to AI-driven cyberattacks and the formidable power of quantum computing. As we approach 2025, the landscape of cybersecurity is becoming both innovative…

December 20, 2024

In today's digital era, having a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is essential. It prepares your company to manage unforeseen disruptions, ensuring smooth operations and protecting both your reputation and financial health. By proactively addressing potential risks, a BCP enhances…

December 11, 2024

Some massive data breaches have made headlines this year and have costed companies millions — a busy year for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, no industry is immune. So, what do these breaches mean for small to midsize businesses? The same vulnerabilities exist…

November 26, 2024

It's prime holiday season — and prime hacker season. As the holidays are in full swing and family travel time picks up, hackers are gearing up. This is the time they see a prime opportunity to exploit travelers who may…

November 21, 2024

Staying ahead of technology trends is crucial. Managed IT services can be a game-changer for businesses looking to optimize their IT operations. Here are some key benefits: What Is Managed I.T. Services? Managed I.T. Services is outsourcing the management and…

November 15, 2024

In business, minimizing expenses and maintaining a lean budget is often seen as a hallmark of good management. However, when it comes to IT services, cutting corners can result in major issues. Here are five reasons why skimping on IT…

November 14, 2024

Ever found ads on your social media feed that are STRIKINGLY related to something you just spoke about with friends casually at dinner? Long story short ... Your phone is listening to your conversations. If that concerns you, this might…

November 1, 2024

The holiday season brings so much — joy, exuberance, love and shopping. Thanks to the convenience of online shopping, finding the perfect gifts from the comfort of your home is easy. But, increased online shopping activity heightens the risk of…

October 28, 2024

Cybersecurity is crucial for business operations as reliance on technology grows, increasing risks to sensitive information and continuity. Cyberattacks can cause financial losses, reputation damage, and legal issues, making cybersecurity a strategic necessity for all businesses. Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Unfortunately,…

October 24, 2024

Personal data breaches are becoming increasingly common as technology is constantly evolving. Whether it's a hacked email account or a compromised online service, the impact is both stressful and overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation, it's crucial to…

October 21, 2024

In September 2024, National Public Data confirmed a massive data breach affecting millions of individuals. The hacker exposed personal information, including names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers, impacting up to 2.9 billion people. Here’s what…

October 17, 2024

Phishing attacks are the most common cybercrime because, point blank, they are effective. Every day, more than 3.4 billion spam emails reach unsuspecting users' inboxes. Phishing scams are easy to create, scale, and continue to trick people. AI tools can…

October 10, 2024

Software updates can be annoying — we totally understand. However, ignoring them is one of the easiest ways to make your systems vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Hackers look for weaknesses, and outdated software is like an open door to your network.…

September 25, 2024

The National Cancer Institute, right here in our home state of Maryland, recently analyzed data from three major US health studies. These studies gathered information on people’s daily multivitamin use. They discovered that people who took daily multivitamins had a…

September 23, 2024

Tired of hearing about AI? Well, we're sorry. But, the reality is that it MAY be worth embracing. AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot can help you cut through some daily, mundane tasks. Many who have implemented AI tools into…

September 18, 2024

Health insurance, by design, provides access to necessary treatments, preventive services and emergency care to individuals and families. But, sadly, now it’s also used to hand out paydays to scammers — medical fraud. In February 2024, Change Healthcare came under…

September 11, 2024

When 8.5 million Windows devices suddenly display the “Blue Screen of Death," that's a rough day for business. This outage included some major league players including airlines, banks and hospitals. Panic quickly settles in — “We are under a (cyber)attack!”.…

September 4, 2024

Cybercriminals are getting more and more creative when it comes to methods of scamming people. The newest way seems a little backwards .... faking data breaches, in hopes of stealing money from unsuspecting business owners and dark web data buyers.…

August 27, 2024

If your business's software unexpectedly went down because of a cyber-attack and you had no idea when it would be fixed, what would you do? We're talking about the software that is used to close deals and pay employees. Could…

August 19, 2024

Is your business relying on outdated technology and you currently feel the dollar signs just slipping away and going toward repairs and maintenance? If yes, then change is needed. A staggering 82% of companies failed to meet their cost-reduction targets…

August 13, 2024

Everything is rising in price, so as smart buyers, we search for the best deals online to book a memorable trip without breaking our budget. Cybercriminals have decided to capitalize on this need and are now using one scarily convincing,…

July 29, 2024

You've probably received at least one notification in life that reads "your data has been compromised in a breach." As much as we protect ourselves -- and yes, we still need to - sometimes, our personal data gets hacked. The…

July 23, 2024

It's summertime! Business owners and employees step out of the office for a well-deserved vacation. Even if they are “out of office” (according to their email responder), many people will periodically check in on work while traveling. Unfortunately, studies show…

July 19, 2024

Unfortunately, 2024 has brought an unprecedented number of layoffs. And that shift in employees can bring a cybersecurity threat that most business owners aren’t focusing on – offboarding employees. Even large brands fail to protect themselves from insider threats adequately.…

July 17, 2024

Cyber security has been at the forefront of concern since the Internet's birthday. As technology grows, so do the cyber threats. AT&T announced on Friday, July 12, 2024 that the company suffered a large hacking incident back in April, compromising…

July 11, 2024

“Eldorado” -- it's not just a town in an old Western movie. It's the newest world-wide, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) threat “Eldorado” and it's packed with locker variants that prey on Windows- and Linux-based systems to encrypt the files. Eldorado ransomware also…