By Jennifer Adams

When thinking of ways hackers can infiltrate your system, what first comes to mind? Phishing emails and suspicious looking pop-ups are commonly known ways to infect your devices with malware. A frequently overlooked cybersecurity vulnerability is your removeable media. CD’s, DVD’s, flash drives… Just think, how important is the information stored there? These are the risks associated with removeable media and how to manage them.

Data Security-

Human error is responsible for 95% of cyber security breaches. Removeable media can be weaponized in a variety of ways, ranging from being misplaced, destroyed, stolen, or manipulated to destroy your computer.

By Jennifer Adams

“Malware” and “virus” are catch-all terms used to refer to cybersecurity threats that are often used interchangeably, but what is the difference? What impact do they have on your network? Understanding the difference between a virus and malware is helpful if you encounter a situation that you must address.  Keep reading to find out more.

Malware:

By Jennifer Adams

Viruses are detrimental to the well-being of your computer just as they are to human health. One of the most malicious forms of malware is known as a rootkit.  These types of attacks are particularly challenging because they are almost impossible to detect and can go years undetected.  These complex viruses range from programs that steal passwords granting hackers access to banking and credit card information, to software that allows them to disable security software and track the taps of your keys. This is how rootkits infect your computer, a few types of rootkits hackers use, and how to tell if your computer has been infected by one.

By Jennifer Adams

According to the Two Sides website, 78% of people keep paper copies of important documents on file because they believe this is more secure than storing information digitally; and 76% are increasingly concerned that information stored electronically is vulnerable to being compromised. Are printed documents more secure than digital?  Security concerns arise at the thought of online bill pay, yet many people never think twice about leaving mail containing personal information in the mailbox for several days. While it can be useful to have a hard copy on hand, there are vulnerabilities associated with having sensitive information on paper, when not stored properly. Here are three reasons why storing your documents digitally is a good idea.

By Jennifer Adams

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One of the drawbacks of a work-from-home or hybrid work environment is the inaccessibility of company files. To be productive, workers need to be able to share and access files easily. Xerox® Docushare® provides a secure environment created to encourage collaboration and help workers so they can spend less time doing tedious paperwork and more time doing what they do best.