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With data collection and use present in almost every facet of our lives, including the obvious platforms like social media and online shopping, and the less obvious, like exercise equipment and kitchen appliances, our personal data has never been more accessible or...

Avast found that almost 40% of small business employees think that a staff member who unknowingly clicks a malicious link would be held personally responsible for a data breach, which could be encouraging employees to keep quiet rather than flagging a potential...

We are past the point of whether or not working remotely, or from home, is something we are unsure of. It is likely our permanent setup, or at the very least, a long term one that we need to move forward with and in confidence. These recommendations are for those who...

As 2020 comes to a close, we look back on another year of increased attacks on small and medium business clients, and the ecosystem of tools used within the community. In the face of these events, the IT provider community showed the desire to tackle the underlying...

Google Went Down Leaving Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and More Inaccessible A handful of Google’s services went down, leaving businesses and consumers unable to access their Google accounts and platforms, including Gmail, Drive, Maps, and more. According to DownDetector,...

When establishing a safe environment at home, we put locks on the doors, latches on the gate, and home security systems that keep uninvited visitors out, and alert us to any intruders otherwise. What we see is what we address – as is the case with most things and...

As new ransomware variants arise on a regular basis, it can be difficult to keep track of the different strains. While each of these strains of malware are different, they often rely on similar tactics to take advantage of users and hold encrypted data hostage. Here...

A massive global shift to remote working environments has created an open-season for cybercriminals. No business—big or small—is safe. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) seemingly have a target on their backs, so strengthening security posture is essential right now....

The importance of backing up cloud data cannot be overstated. If there’s anything the last few months have proven, it’s that life is unpredictable - it’s important to be prepared for anything. In a world that increasingly relies on data, protecting it is of the utmost...

Political candidates will target voters to get their message across, and hackers will take advantage of the timing. With petitions, polls, and surveys being posted to get a sense of the political climate online or by telephone, citizens let their guard down and assume...

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is not a new term. BEC scams have been growing in popularity for some time now. If you’re not familiar with BEC, it’s when a fraudulent email is sent to a company or individual, and the email appears to be from a legitimate business...

“This pandemic is great for my business!” said very few people. Unless you’re a hacker. And then it’s likely that business is booming. We don’t think of cybercriminals as businesspeople. We tend to think they are individuals lurking about in hoodies in their basement....

The numbers are on the rise – and in this case, we aren’t talking about COVID test results. In just a few months, the number of consumers that suspect they are at risk of identity theft has increased. In February of 2020, we saw numbers from CyberScout that out of...

With ransomware attacks up 800% during the pandemic, cybersecurity measures have never been more important and more needed. The move to remote working environments as well as the vulnerability of global economies in crisis has created an open-season for...

We applaud you if you're recycling paper documents in that over-sized blue bin because it is the right thing to do, doing so without shredding them first however is a fast way for your sensitive information to land into the wrong hands. To fight this, Data Safe Group...

Here at Data Safe Group we put your security first. We offer a complimentary baseline security assessment that analyzes your business' dark web presence, simulated phishing response, and security awareness training scores to provide you with an overall look at your...

The numbers are on the rise – and in this case, we aren’t talking about COVID test results. In just a few months, the number of consumers that suspect they are at risk of identity theft has increased. In February of 2020, we saw numbers from CyberScout that out of...

At Data Safe Group we perform strategic multifaceted roles. These roles range from ensuring that customers are protected from every different form of attacks they are susceptible to, and ensuring that businesses never lose data when their resources are compromised....

When this pandemic hit the world, the realization that most countries were not prepared for this also hit hard at the same time. Here in New Jersey, and all political opinions aside, we realized that despite our confidence in our economy, in our intelligence, and in...

Data Safe's mission is to safely protect life. By creating sustainable solutions that help our clients grow and evolve while increasing safety and decreasing risk at an incredible value. While heartened by many of the stories of people coming together during this...

Businesses have had to adjust very quickly to the global health crisis. It’s imperative to provide context to help successfully navigate these uncharted waters. This guide provides the different phases of needs and planning efforts during the COVID-19 crisis....