Security

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DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT BROWSER YOU USE?
The web browser you choose can have a big impact on your online security. And as a business, it is important you do not take any unnecessary risks, even if you are someone who likes to steer clear of the IT megabrands.
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THE BETTER GUIDE FOR OUTSOURCING IT NETWORK & CYBERSECURITY PROJECTS IN 2023
As we hurdle toward quantum computing more each day and the technology and cybersecurity landscape morphs by the hour, the nimblest of companies are outpacing their competition by outsourcing network and security projects to certified and accomplished experts that allow them to experience…
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RIVER RUN'S MANUFACTURERS & GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS GUIDE TO CMMC 2.0
The U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the compliance challenges it presents are perhaps the hottest topics in government contracting right now. In this overview, River Run, a leader in IT and Cybersecurity services and consulting for…
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THE FTC EXTENDS DEADLINE TO COMPLY WITH GLBA SAFEGUARDS RULE UNTIL JUNE 9, 2023
On November 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is delaying the effective date of certain changes to the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Safeguards Rule until June 9th, 2023. The Safeguards Rule, which first became operative in 2003, imposes certain security requirements on…
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IN THE POKER GAME OF PHISHING SECURITY, "I'LL SEE YOUR 2FA AND RAISE YOU TO 3FA!"
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a must for an organization’s cybersecurity portfolio, but for many this simply means Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). As cybercriminals continue to advance their means of attack, they have developed sophisticated ways to circumvent 2FA.
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FEATURED PODCAST - MONEY SENSE: SECURITY AND RANSOMWARE WITH PAUL RIEDL
River Run's Paul Riedl sat down with Karen and Taelor of Ellenbecker Investment Group to discuss cybersecurity and how to protect your computers and secure your data.
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BOTS BREAKING BAD: USING BOTS TO STEAL PHARMACY ACCOUNTS AND RESELL PRESCRIPTIONS
Kudos to the Kasada Threat Intelligence team for their release this week on the disgusting, illegal, and immoral use of bots to steal prescriptions by attacking pharmacies, exploiting distribution of drugs, and taking the drugs to be sold on the secondary market.
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A PEEK BEHIND THE R-SECURITY CURTAIN AT RIVER RUN
Managed services companies like River Run that provide cyber security get accused on occasion of trying to gin up business with scare tactics of ransomware, shutdowns, and breaches. The silly thing is that 100% of companies should be employing proper endpoint protection, e-mail protection,…
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WHEN IT COMES TO PASSWORD SECURITY AS CYBERATTACKS WORSEN, WE'VE FOUND A KEEPER!
The prospect of crippling cybersecurity incidents continues to plague companies as we all look to close out 2022 successfully. The latest edition of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey serves as a stark reminder of the threat both enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face.
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MFA ALERT: TRAVELERS INSURANCE FILES LAWSUIT TO DENY CYBER INSURANCE CLAIM CITING MISREPRESENTED USE OF MULTIFACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)
Here is an eye-opener if you are not properly deploying Multifactor Authentication (MFA). A new case brought forth by a major insurance carrier is sending shock waves through the cybersecurity industry. Travelers Insurance is asking a district court for a ruling to rescind a cyber policy…
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