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Back in June of 2017, the Trojan Horse NotPetya set off a series of powerful cyberattacks that swamped websites of Ukrainian organizations, including banks, ministries, newspapers and electricity firms — with similar infections across the world.

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From phishing to malware to ransomware, there are several ways cyberattacks can happen. Learn more about Incident Response: https://bit.ly/3jyUfbD

Nothing in business, or life, is "failproof." But if you are proactive in security strategies and practices, you can minimize the possibility of potential threats. Whenever you're ready, we'll help you with a complimentary security risk and set aside time to talk with our experts about the results: https://bit.ly/3JiUqT7

Syand Corporation recently became aware of a major chip shortage impacting delivery times on firewalls, switches, and wireless access points. If you're planning a project, now is the time to think ahead.

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Security Risk Assessments — with a quick scan of your network, Syand Corporation can identify vulnerabilities and work with you to secure them. Sign up to receive your complimentary assessment, today: https://bit.ly/3JIEn1J

For any clients who do business, or receive website visitors, from outside of the United States, it's critical you meet GDPR requirements. What's GDPR? General Data Protection Regulation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A1SVpu

Did you know that banks only have 36 hours following the discovery of a cybersecurity incident to report it to the government?

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“A Ukrainian internet service provider used by the country’s military suffered a massive cyberattack on Monday, Ukrainian officials said, fueling fears that Russia intends to wield more dangerous digital weapons as the war drags into its second month.”

This attack fuels fears that Russia could launch a destructive cyber campaign. Read more in the The Wall Street Journal: https://on.wsj.com/3qKMJ1I

Internet Provider to Ukrainian Military Hit With Major Cyberattack Attack fuels fears that Russia, with ground war stalling, could launch destructive cyber campaign.

Considering the conflict overseas, many are asking: why haven’t the Russians launched a concerted cyberattack on Ukraine? It’s not clear why, or whether that pattern will hold, but theories are mounting.

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ATTN: Clients | We've recently become aware of a major chip shortage impacting delivery times on firewalls, switches and wireless access points. This means those who are establishing a new office space, or expanding a current one, may encounter delays in receiving those products. If you have questions, let's get a meeting on the books and discuss how this will impact your business.

It's official: Microsoft has suspended new sales in Russia: https://bit.ly/3sWcr4u

Digital Technology & the War in Ukraine | The landscape of cyber security is changing rapidly as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. For the latest on how Microsoft is working to protect its users from cyber attacks, give this blog post a read: https://bit.ly/3KeElyH

While cyber security is under constant threat – the possibility of Russia-launched attacks continues to increase.

According to Forbes, “Immediately after the conflict broke out, suspected Russian-sourced cyber-attacks were observed over a 48-hour period at an increase of over 800%. U.S. cybersecurity agencies, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security have all shared high alerts covering threat levels, preparedness, and response.”

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The Cybersecurity Implications Of The Russia-Ukraine Conflict We have never faced the aspects of war that we do today – where attacks can be executed at lightning speed from anywhere in the world. Packets can cause bullets and none of us want to be the weak link against the global cybercrime syndicates.

With every good, there is always a bad. While we love Windows 11 – we want our clients to be prepare for what people are complaining about the most. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3slb1Ah

It took six years since the launch of Windows 10 – but we’ve now arrived at Windows 11!

TIME does a great job of breaking down the pros and cons of this improved O.S.

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“If you were among the 150 million people that Google required to use two-factor authentication last year, consider yourself lucky: The chance your account was hacked dropped by half.” – CNET's Stephen Shankland.

Whoa. That’s quite an improvement. Read more here:https://cnet.co/3HLtzPn

Powerful for Employees. Consistent for IT. Secure for all.

That’s the promise Microsoft is making for their Windows 11 Pro for Business. Watch their video to learn more: https://bit.ly/3oLUjrQ

International pressure is building due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Know that, as this conflict continues, and potentially escalates, tactics could spill into the cyber terrain. In this article by Cybersecurity Dive, you'll get an idea of what is at risk.

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Conflict over Ukraine raises cyber risk for US enterprises A diplomatic standoff with Russia threatens to drag U.S. companies and critical infrastructure into wider security crisis that could echo NotPetya. 

Microsoft's Windows 11 has already received rave reviews from the likes of PCMag – confirming the risk they took in an Operating System (OS) overhaul paid off.

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Ever heard of Syand Corporation's Technology as a Service? It's something we offer here to help make the hardware and software decision-making process a little easier for you and your team.

Give us a shout when you're ready to plan for hardware or software purchases, the integration of systems or a simple discussion of the pros and cons of new hardware and software purchases.

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Ever heard of tech.mn ? We love it. This valuable resource has news, events and podcasts – you name it – all aimed at bringing awareness to Minnesota’s tech startups and entrepreneurs.

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Minnesota technology news with emphasis on startups & entrepreneurship Get the latest Minnesota technology news, learn more about Minnesota startups, and listen to The tech.mn Podcast.

The Data Privacy Balancing Act is a tough one — but it's a topic that needs attention. During Data Privacy Week, the National Cybersecurity Alliance is hosting a webinar will convene data privacy experts from industry, government, academia, and non-profit to discuss hot topics in privacy. Register here: https://bit.ly/3GdkpdQ

Data Privacy Week 2022: The Data Privacy Balancing Act - Stay Safe Online The events of 2020 and 2021 underlined the necessity for data privacy in a big way. So much so, that Data Privacy Day is now Data Privacy Week in order to give the topic the attention it needs. Now in early 2022, the cybersecurity and data privacy community are intensely focused on protecting indivi...

Not to be missed! This CyberSecure My Business webinar features experts discussing the importance of responsibly managing the personal information you collect and establishing data privacy and security practices in your organization.

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Good news! During Data Privacy Week, the National Cybersecurity Alliance is empowering individuals to become privacy champions — helping respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust. Signing up comes with a toolkit of materials to help advance your understanding.

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We always get excited when new technology startups launch – there is so much potential in this arena. Here are Forbes recommendations of companies worth watching.

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2022 Startup Predictions: The Trends, Sectors, And Tech Worth Watching Will 2022 be another record year for investment into the European venture community? Here are a few of the trends and technologies likely to drive investment decisions in the year ahead.

It’s the end of the road! BlackBerry announced that, as part of its “end of life” decommissioning program, it will no longer support the devices as the company shifts from making mobile phones to a software-based business model.

Raise your hand: who here used to have one?

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BlackBerry Ends Service on Its Once-Ubiquitous Mobile Devices Android-powered devices carrying the BlackBerry name won’t be affected. For some, it’s a farewell to an era when BlackBerries dominated airport lounges and the West Wing.

It may sound like a relief to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors that the Pentagon’s updated version of cybersecurity framework may take two years to finalize. That being said, considering the time it takes to plan, prepare and establish cybersecurity protocols, we strongly encourage businesses to move quickly.

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Defense contractors are targets for hackers trying to access sensitive data — and we want to make sure that doesn't happen to you.

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Defense Contractor Cybersecurity: Stakeholder Communication and Performance Goals Could Improve Certification Framework Defense contractors are targets for hackers who are trying to access sensitive data. The Department of Defense is working on a framework to certify...

New year, new you. Let’s make our use of technology healthier – and happier – in 2022.

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Four Resolutions for a Healthier Tech Life in 2022 The tech world delivered many unpleasant surprises to us in the pandemic. We can learn from them.