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Cyber security and identify theft are increasing threats that both businesses and individuals face. Join ECHO in Pleasanton on Thursday, May 16 for an evening of networking, education, and wine appreciation, presentations, and discussion will cover some of today’s increased cyber security and identity theft threats, and ways you and your business can reduce those […]

Happy National Data Privacy Day! The Council of Europe agreed that January 28 should be declared European Data Protection Day back on January 28, 1981. The U.S. and Canada joined in with the Data Privacy Day holiday in January 2008. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) officially leads the Data Privacy Day campaign. Although the […]

Tech support imposter scams are increasing.  A tech support scammer’s objective is to run “Computer scan” alerts warning of suspicious activity that look authentic — resembling pop-up security alerts from Microsoft, Apple, or other companies. They say they’ve detected viruses or other malware that have infected your computer. Some pop-ups even feature a countdown clock, […]

Ransomware is a malicious software that takes over a computer and locks the user out, preventing them from accessing any files until they pay money. Windows users need to be notified ASAP of a new ransomware strain and take immediate measures to patch their systems. It may be one of the biggest recorded ransomware attacks […]

Employee passwords are the first line of defense in securing the organization from inappropriate or malicious access to data and services. The first Thursday in May of each year has been officially declared  World Password Day —- a day to promote good security hygiene and password habits. Review World Password Day’s quick four-step approach to better passwords: […]