IT and Networking
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Why Cybercriminals Target Dealerships
Dealerships are prime targets for cyber attacks and many auto dealers fail to realize the gravity of this truth. Some consider cybersecurity as just another…
The FTC Safeguards Rule Amendments + You + Reynolds… What You Need to…
Update: The FTC announced an extension of six months to the amendments of the Safeguards Rule. The amendments will not take effect until June 9,…
Are you doing enough to prevent cyberattacks?
Theft is a crime as old as time. And as information has become more digital, and more valuable, criminals have developed ways to steal it.…
5 Cybersecurity Recommendations
Cybersecurity is always in news headlines. Large companies and small business alike are attacked, forced to pay ransomware, or have customer information leaked. To help…
3 Cybercrimes: How to Spot and Prevent Them
As data goes digital, so do criminals who are after information. Cybercrime is on the rise, and there is no telling what the future may…
Is your dealership prepared for storm season?
Storm season brings expected and unexpected disasters. Dealerships need to have a plan in place to help them recover if Mother Nature attacks. According to…
5 Tips to Help Defend Your Dealership Against Ransomware
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning to be on the lookout for an email scam impersonating their bureau. The email includes the IRS’s…
3 Ways to Prevent Time Theft on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is the perfect day to score deals this holiday season. With one click, thousands of discounts appear at your fingertips. Can your employees…
“Open” – Great for Neon Signs, Not Your Network
In 2015, 60% of cyber-attacks targeted small businesses (100 or fewer employees), much like dealerships. Cyber attacks are on the rise because it is getting easier…