Windstar Technologies, Inc

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Feeling secure about your business data? 2024's massive breaches might change your mind. From Ticketmaster's millions to Dell's data disaster, this year's cyber-attacks are a stark reminder: no one's immune. Curious how these big-name hacks impact your small biz? Our latest blog breaks it down and offers a ✨FREE ✨ way to fortify your digital defenses. Don't wait for hackers to come knocking. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egFG3gW9

In September, National Public Data, a consumer data broker specializing in providing criminal records, background checks and other forms of data, announced a data breach. 😵💫 Millions of records, including sensitive information like social security numbers, were exposed. Were yours? In today’s blog, we’re sharing what you need to know about the data breach, a tool you can use to find out if you were affected and what steps you need to take immediately to protect yourself. We had a few friends try out the tool, and guess what? Their information had been exposed! 😱 Check it out here - https://lnkd.in/eur8djEn

Did you know that the IT industry is not regulated the same way some other industries are? That means you need to be very careful about who you let work on your network. You don’t want someone who does not have any cybersecurity experience to be in charge of protecting your network. 📲 If you need a team of experts that are experienced and qualified to help, book a 15-Minute Discovery Call here to get started – https://lnkd.in/egzSjRaC

And the answer is… FALSE. 😅 Employees can intentionally and accidentally cause your network to be breached. Disgruntled employees who feel unheard, overworked or are laid off and have access to all the company files could steal or leak data. Happy employees could unknowingly pay a fake invoice or click a bad e-mail link and infect your network. Everyone is a risk! You must properly educate yourself and your team on all of the ways you could compromise your network. If you need help, we are here! Our team will do a FREE Cyber Security Risk Analysis so you can finally find out what you need to be properly secure. Book yours here - https://lnkd.in/egzSjRaC

Waiting for software to update can be a real pain in the you-know-what, but it’s a necessary evil to keep your network secure. The good news is you don’t have to update it constantly, but do you know when you should? In today’s blog, we’ve outlined 5 signs it's time to update your software and how to do it safely. (Yes, you can create problems if you update software incorrectly! 😳) Click here to check it out - https://lnkd.in/duKg-pnf

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It’s true, MOST data breaches could be avoided. All of the fines, lawsuits, and payouts could be avoided too. But the problem is, most business owners wait until there’s a problem to do something about it. In most cases, if they had only put a few key security systems in place, it would have saved their bacon. We’ll do a FREE Security Assessment to let you know if you’re vulnerable so you can keep your business as safe as possible. - https://smpl.is/9jgiw #malware #cybersecurity #datasecurity #Windstar #VirginiaIT

With remote marketing and purchasing platforms becoming more popular, consumers have been drastically switching to online shopping in recent years, many preferring it over going to stores. One of the main reasons is the influence of technology on consumer behavior, giving them more control and a voice. By understanding and using the advantages below, your online business can flourish- https://smpl.is/9jgiu #Windstar #VirginiaIT #VirginiaBusiness

Attacking your own systems...WHAT??? Yes! When you run simulations, you can safely find out where the holes in your network’s security system are BEFORE a hacker finds them. This could save you hundreds of thousands in ransoms, fines, lawsuits, payouts, plus save you headaches. #techtip #lifehack #Windstar #VirginiaIT