Vanguard Data Systems

10/30/2019

You don't want to miss the November 7th Lunch & Learn Series presented by Van Ardoin with Vanguard Data Systems! The topic will be "Hacking the Hacker- Uncovering your Biggest Security Threats." Tickets are only $10 and the fee includes lunch! Click the event link below or visit www.houmachamber.com for more information and to register!

10/15/2019

09/03/2019

Did you know that hackers are hacking into phones and getting personal data through a specific “charger?” Be careful who you’re borrowing from and remember, we are a Facebook message away.

https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Cybersecurity-experts-warning-against-borrowing-charging-cables--559173761.html

A warning this evening around a new way for hackers to get your personal information. It involves the cables or cords you rely on to keep your phone charged.

08/31/2019

We hope you and yours have a great weekend. Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone!

08/26/2019

Did you catch 60 minutes last night? If not, check out the link below. We can help you avoid getting in this predicament, saving you thousands and thousands without paying the ransom.

Reach out to us if your business is not set up for secure success.



https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ransomware-how-cybercriminals-hold-data-hostage-why-the-best-solution-is-often-paying-a-ransom-60-minutes-2019-08-25/

Targets have included hospitals and municipalities, but the FBI says anyone on the internet should expect to be attacked by cybercriminals. Scott Pelley reports.

08/13/2019

Are you a business owner with remote employees? Check out the article below.

Send us a message to protect your employees, your company, and yourself.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/small-business/work-from-home-jobs-cyber-security-threat

The majority of small business owners said they let their employees work remotely when it’s needed, but many haven’t trained those employees on cyber security.

08/09/2019

What can you do to prevent and identify when you're the victim of a data breach? Check out the link below.

Contact us for more information.

https://www.morningstar.com/articles/940995/6-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-a-data-breach

Here are some things you can do to safeguard your accounts.

08/06/2019

If you are a business owner or executive, you should be considering cyber-security more than ever before.

Contact us to talk about how to make your business secure and efficient.

https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/smb-study-reveals-majority-of-small-businesses-arent-taking-cyber-attacks-seriously/

Majority of SMBs still do not believe they will be likely targets of cyber attacks despite the fact that 60% of the companies go out of business within six months after suffering an attack.

08/05/2019

08/02/2019

If you're signing up for settlements because of the Equifax breach, watch out for fake sites that are using this as an opportunity to get data.

We posted a valid link a few days back. Check that one out.



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/equifax-breach-settlement-website-how-to-phony-scam-sites-vs-real-eligibility-for-up-to-125-check/?fbclid=IwAR1PWbE7_ZeI6ikAiKrlZK8c48_EURoO9xvofKEbZuUB0_IziQ7GTOw_5x4

Determining if you're among the 147 million Americans entitled to compensation for 2017 breach takes only seconds

07/30/2019

The Emergency Declaration allows Louisiana’s cybersecurity experts to assist local governments in securing their networks systems.

07/30/2019

Are you a Capital One customer?

There has been a major breech and over 100 million are affected.

How secure is your data? Talk to us for your cyber security needs.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/07/29/capital-one-data-breach-2019-millions-affected-new-breach/1863259001/

A Seattle woman is accused of stealing tens of millions of Capital One credit card applications in one of the largest data breaches.

07/29/2019

🍗 🐔Did you know there is a National Chicken Wing Day? AND IT IS TODAY!🍗🐔

What is your favorite way to eat wings?

07/28/2019

Even law enforcement is not exempt from cyber attacks. Are you protected from a ransomware attack? What would you do if your entire business was compromised?



https://www.walb.com/2019/07/28/georgia-state-patrol-hit-by-ransomware-attack/

A Department of Public Safety employee got a notification on their computer Friday morning and notified their IT department.

07/27/2019

Was your information affected in the Equifax breach in 2018?

They may OWE YOU MONEY! 💰

Click the link below’

https://eligibility.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/en/eligibility?fbclid=IwAR3Bkn19ZajcurdaW4-VILKmb_KhIgVOglvPiJq9D_S533_BzU6EZFt50ug

07/26/2019

⚠️ IPHONE USERS BEWARE⚠️

This is an attempt to make you download a virus onto your phone. Do not fall for this!!

07/25/2019

Cyber criminals know no boundaries. Check out this article regarding cyber attacks in Louisiana school systems.

No one is exempt.

https://www.wafb.com/2019/07/24/la-governor-declares-statewide-cybersecurity-emergency/

Ongoing malware attack impacting three North Louisiana school districts