Blogs
Sonicwall Cyber Threat Report
By Mary Grlic Sonicwall’s recent mid-year cyber threat report details the danger of cyberattacks in 2022. With cyber threats becoming an increasingly concerning risk, Sonicwall’s report is especially important. Understanding these sorts of threats and taking the right...
Health Information Technology | Some Critical Pointers for Health IT
By Mary Grlic Healthcare is a critical infrastructure that is becoming more efficient by implementing the use of new technologies. Without the proper IT (information technology) management, medical providers and their patients may be put at risk. To stay in compliance...
Data Backups and Destruction
By Mary Grlic Wiping your hard drive disk (HDD) is the most effective way to ensure all your data, files, documents, and personal information are secure before putting your hard drive to rest. Deleting applications or files from your device will not be enough, as this...
Suffolk County Suffers Cyber Attack
By Mary Grlic Suffolk County in Long Island, New York, is dealing with an ongoing “cyber intrusion” (as deemed by officials) and ransomware attack after a hacker infiltrated the network. On September 8, 2022, the county legislature had to shut down their devices in...
Pharming and Keeping your Business Safe
By Mary Grlic Phishing and pharming are the two most common types of cyber crime, making up just about 33% of cyber crime attacks in the USA (2020). In 2021, over 50 financial institutions were victims of a pharming attack against customers in the United States,...
Building a Small Business Network
By Mary Grlic No matter the size of your business, having an organized, well-managed network is important. At Computero, we specialize in providing small and medium sized businesses network installation. A good network will be the backbone of your business, with all...
The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training for your Employees
By Mary Grlic Good employee training is one of the most important things for your business. With companies going more "digital," cybersecurity training should be included in the mix. Cybersecurity awareness training (CAT) is critical for every business that operates...
Save Your Data! The Importance of Server Backup Software
By Mary Grlic Your data is important. That’s why it's essential to constantly backup your devices, especially any small business servers. Whether your device gets hacked or a natural disaster completely washes out your server, you’re going to need a backup in case of...
Best Antivirus for Business: Trend Micro
By Mary Grlic Antivirus is necessary for all businesses. Unfortunately, cyberthreats are common and always evolving. Even as operating systems and computer software update to protect against viruses, cybercriminals might be one step ahead – making antivirus even more...
Time to Recycle Old Routers
By Mary Grlic Ever thought about how old your router is? How do you know if a wireless router is bad? According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, 73% of users never thought about upgrading or securing their router. Maybe it does not seem like a big deal, but in...
How to Encrypt Emails
By Mary Grlic Email is a common communication mode used for business and personal interactions. A lot of us tend to send information over email, like finances, passwords, login credentials, health data, and bank account numbers for a number of reasons. It’s...
“10/10 would recommend” – Client Review
"When we had to quickly set up our dental practice on short notice Computero came in, set-up, and got us rocking and rolling in short order. I was stunned by their customer service, ease of communication, and patience in explaining technical IT terms to my staff and...
Managed VoIP Phone Systems for your Business
By Mary Grlic One of the most important parts of any business is the ability to make and receive phone calls. For the most part, business owners or managers want the same: a system that works! But what happens if the system you have doesn't align with your evolving...
Not your Common Cold: CosmicStrand Rootkit Virus
By Mary Grlic Researchers recently uncovered a major security concern: a UEFI-based rootkit virus. Coined “CosmicStrand” by cybersecurity company Kaspersky, the rootkit can implant viruses on the most basic software of a computer (UEFI). This makes it extremely...
Protecting The Manufacturing Industry Against Ransomware
By Mary Grlic Did you know that the manufacturing industry has become the #1 target for cyberattacks, according to an IBM report? Manufacturing is becoming a huge target for ransomware attacks. Increasing cybersecurity is becoming a huge priority for these...
Ransomware in Healthcare: Maui and Risks
By Mary Grlic All organizations unfortunately run the risk of ransomware attacks. These threats can be detrimental, costing organizations a lot of money and digital data. With technology becoming more prevalent in our daily lives, ransomware will not be going away...
Cybersecurity and Keeping your Network Safe
By Mary Grlic Think about all of the ways you keep your home and the belongings inside of your home safe. Perhaps you have a pair of diamond earrings that you keep in a locked jewelry box. When you leave the room, you lock the door. After leaving the house, you lock...
Compliance and the New York State SHIELD Act
By Mary Grlic In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, and data is everywhere, it is more important than ever to protect the private information of the people. Countries like Brazil (LGPD), Great Britain (GDPR), and Canada (PIPEDA) are implementing stricter...
Why Every Organization Needs Managed IT Services
When your computer battery dies, how do you get it to work? If your internet connection fails, how will it get back up? If you need to access storage from a lost or damaged device, how do you find it? With so much of our organizations relying on technology, it is...
Login Security: Preventing Data Breaches
By Mary Grlic With so many accounts online, protecting your login information is critical. Without proper protection, hackers can easily access your personal information, financial documents, files and more. There are countless security concerns for any internet user,...
Google Workspace for Healthcare Organizations
The healthcare industry is significantly evolving by integrating new technologies and platforms, including cloud computing, across healthcare systems. Modern healthcare organizations have realized the cybersecurity benefits, cost savings, and mobility capabilities of...
Computero Launches New Website for 2021
New York, USA (June 25, 2021) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Computero launches new website with sophisticated and intuitive new design. Computero is delighted to announce the launch of its new and improved website, redesigned for a more responsive, intuitive, and...
Ideas for Training Employees to Avoid Phishing Emails
Receiving a "phishy" email or message can be frustrating and oftentimes quite a big risk for businesses. Phishing is one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats and can cost many companies billions of dollars annually. Phishing attacks are only increasing in...
How Having a Sonicwall Firewall Installed Can Protect Against Hackers
You've seen the headlines -- US Suffered Massive Cybersecurity Breach -- Worst-Ever US Government Cyberattack. You may have even paused long enough to read beyond the headlines. Even if you haven't, it is clear that cybersecurity is becoming a huge concern. Now is...