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It probably isn’t a question you’ve put much thought to, but tell me: who do you think feels the greatest impact from card skimming schemes, where a payment card’s data is captured so a cybercriminal can make use of the card’s associated account? While it isn’t a good situation for anyone, some are impacted more than others. Tags: [Gadgets](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/gadgets) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/whos-really-hurt-the-most-by-card-skimmers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/whos-really-hurt-the-most-by-card-skimmers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information) Monday, 14 November 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2022/11-14-22/b2ap3_large_PII_222019575_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information "What Exactly is Personally Identifiable Information?") It’s incredibly important to keep your personally identifiable information secure, but what exactly constitutes PII? Today we offer a definition and suggestions or strategies to help you keep your PII safe. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Information](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-exactly-is-personally-identifiable-information) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [FBI Warns Boston Businesses to Prepare for Cyberthreats](https://datalyst.net/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats) Tuesday, 08 November 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![FBI Warns Boston Businesses to Prepare for Cyberthreats](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/964/b2ap3_large_94172367_cyberattacks_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats "FBI Warns Boston Businesses to Prepare for Cyberthreats") As we’ve said time and time again, modern businesses need to be prepared to resist cybercrime and cyberattacks…and as it happens, the Federal Bureau of Investigation agrees with us. How can we be so sure? Simple—the FBI is currently pushing businesses in the northeast to better prepare themselves, including here in Boston. Tags: [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/fbi-warns-boston-businesses-to-prepare-for-cyberthreats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There](https://datalyst.net/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there) Friday, 04 November 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2022/11-04-22/b2ap3_large_whatsappHat_501717879_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there "Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There") WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging applications. With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is known for its relative security, as it is one of the few messaging applications that offers end-to-end encryption. A modified version of WhatsApp, called YoWhatsApp, has been reportedly deploying malware. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/careful-theres-an-infected-version-of-whatsapp-out-there) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Haunting of North Shore Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software) Monday, 31 October 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Haunting of North Shore Software](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-31-22/b2ap3_large_mysteryCaller_69513531_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software "The Haunting of North Shore Software") The following story and events are true, however, to protect the families of the innocent, all names have been changed. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or businesses, is purely coincidental. Enjoy and happy Halloween! Tags: [VoIp](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-haunting-of-north-shore-software) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad](https://datalyst.net/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad) Friday, 21 October 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-21-22/b2ap3_large_ransomware_187161455_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad "“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad") Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there today, and since it is so prominent and dangerous, it is a popular choice amongst hackers. To combat this threat, a community has formed around the cause, encouraging users to not pay the ransom by providing free malware removal tools for the most popular ransomware threats. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/no-more-ransom-is-leading-the-fight-against-ransomware-abroad) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Lack of Cybersecurity Urgency is the Biggest Threat to Massachusetts Businesses](https://datalyst.net/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses) Thursday, 20 October 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Lack of Cybersecurity Urgency is the Biggest Threat to Massachusetts Businesses](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/950/b2ap3_large_284587096_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses "Lack of Cybersecurity Urgency is the Biggest Threat to Massachusetts Businesses") Cyberthreats are a considerable problem to your business, regardless of what size it is. There are more threats than ever before, and cybercriminals treat their profession like an aggressive business. Let’s examine why this makes your organization’s cybersecurity such an important priority. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/lack-of-cybersecurity-urgency-is-the-biggest-threat-to-massachusetts-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What the Heck is Patch Tuesday, Anyways?](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways) Wednesday, 12 October 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What the Heck is Patch Tuesday, Anyways?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-12-22/b2ap3_large_patchUpdate_273584648_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways "What the Heck is Patch Tuesday, Anyways?") If you watch technology news, you might notice that there is one day out of every month that gets a lot of attention from the technology sector, and that day is what is called Patch Tuesday. This is the day each month when Microsoft issues all of their patches and security updates, and it’s important to know when this day falls each month—at least, for your IT team it is. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-heck-is-patch-tuesday-anyways) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors](https://datalyst.net/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors) Monday, 03 October 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2022/10-03-22/b2ap3_large_dataExposure_233494953_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors "Hundreds of Applications Could Potentially Expose Data Through Basic Errors") At the beginning of September, it was revealed that a relatively simple issue existed in nearly 2,000 mobile applications that potentially exposed some (read: a lot of) sensitive data. Let’s take a brief, basic look at the situation to see if there are any lessons that can apply to your business. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/hundreds-of-applications-could-potentially-expose-data-through-basic-errors) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours?](https://datalyst.net/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours) Friday, 30 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-30-22/b2ap3_large_endpointSecurity_211915461_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours "Almost 20% of Enterprise Windows Servers Lack Endpoint Protection… Does Yours?") We’re not shy about sharing how important it is for a business to have comprehensive cybersecurity throughout its entire infrastructure. That’s why we wanted to share what some recent data has shown about the importance of having visibility into your infrastructure. Spoiler alert: it’s really, really important. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Server](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/server) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/almost-20-of-enterprise-windows-servers-lack-endpoint-protection-does-yours) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-doesnt-always-have-to-be-a-grind) Wednesday, 28 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-28-22/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_366452796_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-doesnt-always-have-to-be-a-grind "Security Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Grind") At first glance, cybersecurity might seem incredibly complicated and difficult to understand, but even a baseline understanding of some of the principles of cybersecurity can go a long way toward protecting your business. Let’s discuss some of the common-sense ways you can keep your business secure, even if you don’t have an internal IT department to ask for help from. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-doesnt-always-have-to-be-a-grind#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/security-doesnt-always-have-to-be-a-grind) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Phishing Gets Around Normal Cybersecurity Protection](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-gets-around-normal-cybersecurity-protection) Friday, 16 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Phishing Gets Around Normal Cybersecurity Protection](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-16-22/b2ap3_large_emailPhishing_525431605_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-gets-around-normal-cybersecurity-protection "Phishing Gets Around Normal Cybersecurity Protection") How often do you get emails from individuals claiming to be working with a business who wants to do business with yours or sell you a product, completely unsolicited and even perhaps a bit suspicious? These types of messages can often land small businesses in hot water, as it only takes one phishing email landing in the wrong inbox at the wrong time to put your business in jeopardy. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-gets-around-normal-cybersecurity-protection#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-gets-around-normal-cybersecurity-protection) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Wireless Network Security Your Organization’s Weakness?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-wireless-network-security-your-organization-s-weakness) Thursday, 15 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Wireless Network Security Your Organization’s Weakness?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/926/b2ap3_large_297842189_wireless_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-wireless-network-security-your-organization-s-weakness "Is Wireless Network Security Your Organization’s Weakness?") This is going to start out with a nerdy tangent, but I was watching the classic Star Wars films with the family a few weeks ago. There is a scene in *Star Wars: A New Hope* where our heroes slip aboard the Death Star, and R2-D2 plunks his little robotic USB cable into a computer and gains seemingly untethered access to the entire battle station. I was briefly taken out of the fantasy of the moment because my IT brain started firing at full speed, and I thought “Ew. Imagine how insecure the Death Star’s network must be!” Tags: [WiFi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-wireless-network-security-your-organization-s-weakness#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-wireless-network-security-your-organization-s-weakness) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [It’s Time to Fight Malware with AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/its-time-to-fight-malware-with-ai) Wednesday, 14 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![It’s Time to Fight Malware with AI](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-14-22/b2ap3_large_AIsecurity_437220800_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/its-time-to-fight-malware-with-ai "It’s Time to Fight Malware with AI") This past year saw a dangerous 86% increase in the most dangerous types of malware out there, so we want to ask you an important question: are you ready to protect your business from the different types of threats you might encounter? We know a technology solution that might help this mission along, and we want to share it with you today: artificial intelligence. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/its-time-to-fight-malware-with-ai#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/its-time-to-fight-malware-with-ai) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Poor Cybersecurity Can Put Human Lives at Risk](https://datalyst.net/blog/poor-cybersecurity-can-put-human-lives-at-risk) Tuesday, 13 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Poor Cybersecurity Can Put Human Lives at Risk](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/925/b2ap3_large_158835175_medical_billing_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/poor-cybersecurity-can-put-human-lives-at-risk "Poor Cybersecurity Can Put Human Lives at Risk") Ransomware and healthcare don’t mix, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of this fact to an alarming degree. Let’s consider the dangers associated with the presence of ransomware in the healthcare space. Tags: [HIPAA](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hipaa) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/poor-cybersecurity-can-put-human-lives-at-risk#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/poor-cybersecurity-can-put-human-lives-at-risk) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data Breaches are Targeting Massachusetts Businesses; Are You Prepared?](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-breaches-are-targeting-massachusetts-businesses-are-you-prepared) Thursday, 08 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Data Breaches are Targeting Massachusetts Businesses; Are You Prepared?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/924/b2ap3_large_356949018_data_breach_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-breaches-are-targeting-massachusetts-businesses-are-you-prepared "356949018_data_breach_400") Let me ask you something: how much do you think that data breaches have increased in Massachusetts in the past decade? 20 percent? 30 percent? Maybe even 60 percent? Nope—they’ve doubled. They’ve doubled despite stricter policies for businesses that suffer from data breaches. They’ve doubled despite the fact that more and more businesses are required to meet certain levels of protection and compliance regulations. This makes it all the more important that you are prepared to prevent these kinds of breaches. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-breaches-are-targeting-massachusetts-businesses-are-you-prepared#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-breaches-are-targeting-massachusetts-businesses-are-you-prepared) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates) Friday, 02 September 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2022/09-02-22/b2ap3_large_techPatch_229172062_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates "The Big Difference Between Patches and Updates") It’s easy to use the terms “patches” and “updates” as if they mean the same thing, and they are often used interchangeably within the same context. However, understanding the difference between the two can make a world of difference in terms of how you approach implementing each of them. We’re here to clear things up a bit and help you better understand the patches and updates you deploy on a month-to-month basis. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Patch Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/patch-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-big-difference-between-patches-and-updates) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Educators Having Increased Exposure to Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/educators-having-increased-exposure-to-ransomware) Friday, 05 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Educators Having Increased Exposure to Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-05-22/b2ap3_large_RansomwareEducationAttack_404518002_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/educators-having-increased-exposure-to-ransomware "Educators Having Increased Exposure to Ransomware") Ransomware is devastating as a cyberthreat, but some industries are hurt by it more than others. One such industry is education, and universities and schools are struggling to keep up with these cyberthreats. Most even do the unthinkable in response to attacks: they pay the ransom. Tags: [Education](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/education) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/educators-having-increased-exposure-to-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/educators-having-increased-exposure-to-ransomware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Southern New England’s Biggest IT Security Threat May Surprise You](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-s-biggest-it-security-threat-may-surprise-you) Tuesday, 02 August 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Southern New England’s Biggest IT Security Threat May Surprise You](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/896/b2ap3_large_289481999_security_threat_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-s-biggest-it-security-threat-may-surprise-you "Southern New England’s Biggest IT Security Threat May Surprise You") If you read our blog with any regularity—which we hope you do—you’ve likely noticed that we’re apt to share a lot of cybersecurity advice. While we frequently talk about ransomware, cyberattacks, and things along those lines, the biggest threat comes from a source much closer to home: your end users. Including, by the way, *you*. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-s-biggest-it-security-threat-may-surprise-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/southern-new-england-s-biggest-it-security-threat-may-surprise-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Burnout is a Serious Threat to Your Business’ Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/burnout-is-a-serious-threat-to-your-business-cybersecurity) Friday, 29 July 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Burnout is a Serious Threat to Your Business’ Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022/07-29-22/b2ap3_large_burnout_418855232_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/burnout-is-a-serious-threat-to-your-business-cybersecurity "Burnout is a Serious Threat to Your Business’ Cybersecurity") Chances are pretty good that, by this point, you’ve heard of burnout—maybe you’ve even suffered from it before yourself—but, just in case you’re a remarkably lucky human being, it’s the phenomenon where your employees become disengaged to the point where their performance suffers. While this isn’t good in any facet of your business, it can be especially damaging in terms of your security. 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