cybersecurity Archives - Herstek & Associates, LLC

Cybercriminals Are Now Targeting Business Collaboration Tools

By Amanda Herstek May 15, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Collaboration Tools Have Changed How We Work Five years ago, most businesses relied on emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings to communicate. Fast forward to today, and tools such as…

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Email Accounts

By Amanda Herstek April 11, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

The Hidden Risk Lurking in Forgotten Email Accounts It happens more often than you think: a staff member leaves, a department shuts down, or a project ends, leaving behind an…

6 Quick Tips for Staying Secure in the Age of AI

By Amanda Herstek April 2, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Think your 8-character password is secure? Think again. In today’s world of AI, that might be a dangerous assumption. Hackers now have powerful tools at their disposal, allowing them to…

Better IT, Better Business in 2025

By Amanda Herstek January 3, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity, Guides

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to take stock and figure out how to set your business up for success. One area that often gets…

The Problem With “Forgotten” IT Devices

By Amanda Herstek December 27, 2024Articles, Backup, Cybersecurity, Top Picks

Every business has those IT devices tucked away in storage rooms, old drawers, or even still sitting on your network unnoticed. Forgotten devices may seem harmless, but they can pose…

Marriott’s Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses

By Amanda Herstek October 16, 2024Articles, Cybersecurity

Marriott International has recently been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Over the past decade, multiple data breaches have exposed the personal information of hundreds of millions of…

Things Businesses Shouldn’t Share with AI Chatbots

By Amanda Herstek August 21, 2024Articles, Cybersecurity, Guides

AI chatbots can offer several benefits to businesses, as the technology can help you automate and expedite many business tasks, but be cautious about the information you share with AI…

The Hidden Costs of Ransomware: How Cyberattacks Can Lead to Lawsuits

By Amanda Herstek August 14, 2024Articles, Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks have been hitting businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. The immediate loss of data, potential downtime, and damage to your reputation are enough to…

Do You Really Need It All? Understanding the Need for Comprehensive Cybersecurity

By Amanda Herstek August 7, 2024Articles, Cybersecurity

As a business owner, your top priority is keeping costs low while still supporting growth. When your managed service provider recommends investing in a robust stack of cybersecurity software, it's…

Hackers Hide in the Hyperlinks: Spotting Malicious URLs

By Amanda Herstek May 15, 2024Articles, Cybersecurity

Whether browsing the Web, using social media, or checking your email, it's important to exercise caution when encountering links. Cybercriminals actively craft deceptive links to steal personal information or infect…