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# Cincinnati, OH 1088

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## Posts

### [Blog](https://cmitsolutions.com/cincinnati-oh-1088/blog/)

**Published:** November 24, 2021
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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### [How is Ransomware affecting computer management?](https://cmitsolutions.com/cincinnati-oh-1088/blog/how-is-ransomware-affecting-computer-management/)

**Published:** February 7, 2023
**Author:** htheobald

**Content:**

Ransomware is affecting computer management in a number of ways. It is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. As a result of a ransomware attack, organizations may experience:

- Loss of access to critical data and systems: The encrypted files are often essential to the operation of the business and its ability to serve customers.
- Significant downtime and disruptions to normal business operations: Organizations must take steps to isolate the affected systems and restore normal operations, which can take time and resources.
- Financial losses: Ransomware demands are often accompanied by tight deadlines, and organizations may choose to pay the ransom to regain access to their data.
- Damage to reputation: Ransomware attacks can erode public trust and damage a company’s reputation, especially if sensitive data is compromised.

These impacts highlight the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures, such as backing up data regularly, training employees on how to identify phishing scams and suspicious emails, and maintaining updated software and security systems. For small and medium sized businesses, they can enlist the help of an IT managed service provider to implement these measures. Don’t wait to be a victim. Call CMIT Solutions of Cincinnati East at 513-815-5500 to step up your cybersecurity.

**Categories:** Local IT

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### [Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again](https://cmitsolutions.com/cincinnati-oh-1088/blog/most-ransomware-victims-would-pay-up-if-attacked-again/)

**Published:** May 25, 2022
**Author:** htheobald

**Content:**

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victims of an attack.

In case you didn’t know, a ransomware attack is where cybercriminals infiltrate your network (or device) and steal your data by encrypting it. The data is still there, but you can’t access it.

Then they demand you pay a large ransom fee for the encryption key.

If you don’t pay the demand (which can be tens or even hundreds of thousands), they delete your data.

It’s not just the cost of the ransom fee to worry about. There’s the stress, reputational damage, and downtime that goes with it. In 2021, the average downtime suffered after a ransomware attack was 22 days.

Official advice is not to pay any ransomware demands.

However, a new survey has shown that a massive 97% of business leaders who’ve experienced a ransomware attack in the past would pay up quickly if they were attacked again

A third of them would pay instantly.

What does that tell you about what a nightmare the whole thing is for any business?

The other problem is, when you pay a ransomware demand, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll get your data back. On average, only 65% of data is restored once a fee is paid.

You may face further extortion. And by letting cybercriminals know that your business pays ransom fees, it’s likely that you’ll face subsequent attacks in the future.

So what’s the best way to deal with ransomware?

First, you should put in place the right security measures to try to prevent an attack:

- Educate your people on cyber security and best practice
- Implement multi-factor authorization across all your applications
- Use a password manager
- Make sure all updates are installed quickly
- And you should always have a working backup in place – ideally one where older data is retained and cannot be changed

It’s also a great idea to have a response and recovery plan that details what you will do in the event of a ransomware attack. Not only will it mean your business can respond faster, but it should reduce the amount of downtime suffered as you’ve already considered exactly what needs to happen.

Call CMIT Solutions of Cincinnati East at 513-815-5500 to step up your cybersecurity.

**Categories:** Quick Tips

**Tags:** cybersecurity, ransomware

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### [The Future of Passwords](https://cmitsolutions.com/cincinnati-oh-1088/blog/is-this-the-end-of-passwords-forever/)

**Published:** May 25, 2022
**Author:** htheobald

**Content:**

No one likes passwords.

Creating them. Remembering them. Typing them in.

Your whole mood can change when an application you’re using suddenly logs you out, and you have to go through login all over again.

It’s frustrating for everyone.

So, here’s some very welcome news, courtesy of Microsoft, Apple, and Google. The tech giants have joined forces to kill off the password for good.

Over the coming year, they plan to roll out no-password logins across all of their platforms, using a standard set by the FIDO (Fast Identification Online) Alliance. This sets the worldwide standards for passwordless authentication.

That’s a bit of a mouthful… so some people call this a passkey. A lot easier to remember.

A passkey works in a similar way to multi-factor authentication (where you use a separate device to prove it’s really you), but with less effort required.

It’s very simple. To login to something, you’ll use your phone to prove it’s really you.

Your computer will use Bluetooth to verify you’re sitting nearby. Because Bluetooth only works a short distance, this should stop many phishing scams.

Then it’ll send a verification message to your phone.

You’ll unlock your phone in the usual way, with your face, fingerprint, or PIN.

And that’s it. You’re logged in.

Passkeys rely on something called public-key cryptography. When you register with an application or website a key pair is made between the website and your phone.

These are really long numbers that are connected in some way. But you’ll never see them, and you certainly don’t have to remember them. Your phone verifies the pair when you unlock it in the normal way.

And you don’t have to worry about losing your phone. It’s not enough to just have your device… someone has to be able to unlock it as well.

Your passkeys will be backed up in the cloud, so if you get a new device, you can simply transfer over your information. In the same way, it’s now easy to set up a new phone to be just like your old device.

These passkeys are not only simpler for you but should keep your data safer.

There is no password for cybercriminals to steal. And your phone needs to be close to your computer to log in. It’s not foolproof, but it’s a lot better than the current situation with passwords and multi-factor authentication.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this one. Are you excited to say goodbye to traditional passwords? Drop us an email to let us know.

Published with permission from Your Tech Updates.

**Categories:** Quick Tips

**Tags:** cybersecurity, password protection

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**Published:** November 23, 2021
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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**Published:** January 20, 2021
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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**Published:** November 14, 2022
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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**Published:** September 19, 2022
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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**Published:** September 19, 2022
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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**Published:** December 21, 2022
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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**Published:** November 24, 2021
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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### [Cybersecurity (Distributed LP for Ads)](https://cmitsolutions.com/cincinnati-oh-1088/lp/cybersecurity-2/)

**Published:** October 16, 2023
**Author:** lochitwa

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**Published:** July 15, 2023
**Author:** CMIT Corporate

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