Cyber Monday 2018 was the biggest US shopping day ever, with sales reaching nearly $8 million. And let’s be honest, shopping online during the holidays is convenient. You don’t have to fight for a parking spot, leave your couch, or even put on real pants (hello, comfy PJs!). As more and more people opt to…
Bill Gates once said, “Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other”. Unfortunately, it seems that you also can’t have information technology without hackers and other opportunistic individuals trying to steal your business data. We’re giving you the in-depth deets on…
It’s your data. Shouldn’t you protect it? Understanding how breaches occur is the first step to preventing them. As important as an anti-virus application or a new firewall are, these products can be easily bypassed by exploiting naïve employees. Even for employees with the best intentions, all it takes is one wrong click. This is…
Phishing basics: Phishing is a fraudulent technique to trick a person into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials, bank account information, trade secrets, or credit card numbers by posing as a friend or other trusted source (such as your bank or Amazon). You can see a malicious email we received in our own inbox…
Support for Windows 7 will end on January 14, 2020. We all knew this day was coming, but don’t fret. We’re a Microsoft partner and we’re all about silver linings here at ADKtechs so we’ll get through this together. So what does this mean for my business? “End of support” means that Microsoft will…
It’s no coincidence that National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Halloween both fall in October. We’ve rounded up 31 cyber security stats to prove that the risks associated with cyber vulnerabilities are just as scary as any ghoul or goblin you’ll run into while trick-or-treating tonight. 58% of malware attack victims are categorized as small businesses.…
ADKtechs is your local security expert, the ace up your sleeve. With us on your side, you don’t have to leave your cyber security to luck. Check out our highlights from this past year: ADKHRA Cyber Security PresentationTo kick off the year, Jared was asked to give a presentation to the Adirondack Human Resources Association.…
Security is our thing. We believe that the best defense is a good offense so no matter what program offering you choose, security is always a priority. We have a simple philosophy to keep your business running smoothly and securely: assess, address, and maintain. ASSESS Systems monitoring takes a comprehensive look to assess your current…
Read All About It!An often overlooked component of cyber security is employee training and the “human firewall”. Read about what our marketing manager, Jenna Hunsinger, had to say in the Glens Falls Business Journal.Tell Me More
According to the US Government, “In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames¹”. Did you know that ransomware can start encrypting files in less than 20 seconds²? Did you know that virtually no company is immune to severe exploits? In fact, our partners at…