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In today's increasingly digital world, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. A single breach can have catastrophic consequences, ranging from financial loss to reputation damage. Recognizing the signs of a cyber breach is crucial for swift and effective response. According to Bitdefender, 74% of companies that were breached in the past year did not know how it happened. This suggests that many businesses are...

In today's fast-paced business environment, technology plays a pivotal role in the success of companies in Charlotte, North Carolina. However, managing and maintaining IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Managed IT Services help businesses focus on their main tasks by taking care of technical matters. They offer many advantages and allow experts to handle the technical side. What do...

In a recent cybersecurity incident, major hospitals in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the greater region found themselves in the crosshairs of a devastating cyberattack. Nuance, a healthcare technology firm owned by Microsoft, has reported that cybercriminals, identified as the hacker group "Clop," successfully stole sensitive personal data from these hospitals as part of a massive international security breach earlier this year. This stolen information was...

The Top 10 Biggest Cybersecurity Attacks in History In our increasingly digitized world, cybersecurity attacks have become an unfortunate reality. These attacks can have devastating consequences, affecting individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. As we delve into Cybersecurity Month, it's essential to reflect on some of the most significant cybersecurity breaches in history, based on the number of people affected, the type of data compromised, and...

MSP Benefits for SMB Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs) traditionally look to IT Managed Service Providers (MSP) to cover cybersecurity and technical support for their business as there are many benefits instead of hiring in house IT support. These benefits are: Cost savings:MSPs can help you save money on IT costs by providing a variety of services at a fixed monthly fee. This can be...

www.haveibeenpwned.com is a website that allows internet users to check if their personal data has been compromised by data breaches. It was launched in 2013 by security expert Troy Hunt to raise awareness to data breaches that happen so often. The term "pwned," often used in video games, suggests someone's control or compromise. In simple terms, it means that your personal data has fallen into...

Coronet's Most Insecure Metros Report In 2018, Coronet released a report ranking America’s Most Insecure Metros. In this report, Charlotte ranked the third most vulnerable to cyber threats. Since then, Coronet has completed a second report where Charlotte slightly improved to the 13th most insecure city in America. While this is an improvement it is far from what Charlotte is capable of ranking. To complete this study...

Kaseya Connect Global Conference For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Jeff Wolverton CEO of PivIT Strategy. I recently attended the Kaseya Connect Global Conference at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas.  The Conference is an annual event that brings together leaders and experts in the IT service industry to discuss and share insights on how to evolve their companies. The 5,000+ attendees...