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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

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##  [Hackers Aren’t Always Thieves](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/hackers-arent-always-thieves)

  Friday, 17 December 2021

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When we think about security and hackers, it’s easy to think of them all as the bad guys. However, this is far from the truth. Just like with other areas of life, there is a shade of gray involved with hacking, and there are good guys that use these skills to benefit others while the bad guys try to exploit them for their gain.

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##  [Preparing for the Next Wave of Cyberthreats](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/preparing-for-the-next-wave-of-cyberthreats)

  Wednesday, 15 December 2021

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The past couple of years have been difficult for businesses, regardless of if they are large organizations or small businesses. Likewise, cybersecurity has been a challenge. Let’s take a look at what 2022 could pose for cybersecurity, especially considering recent trends.

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##  [Three Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/three-signs-your-computer-has-been-hacked)

  Friday, 29 October 2021

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Dealing with a hacked computer can be scary, but depending on the severity of the hack, you might not even know your infrastructure has been breached until it’s too late to stop it, putting you in a reactionary position. Let’s go over some of the telltale signs of a computer hack and what you should do about it.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/software)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [The Dangers of Near-Constant Phishing Attacks](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/the-dangers-of-near-constant-phishing-attacks)

  Saturday, 23 October 2021

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For twenty years, hackers have tried to breach organizational networks by finding or breaking holes in the network’s perimeter, or in exposed servers. This led to the cybersecurity industry creating software designed specifically to stop these threat actors in the act. This, in essence, created a situation where the perimeter of an organization’s network was extremely hard to breach. The problem was that as soon as something was able to get through the outer defenses, there was no end to the devastation a hacker could cause inside a network.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [The OnePercent Group: A Slightly Different Approach to Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-onepercent-group-a-slightly-different-approach-to-ransomware)

  Friday, 24 September 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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A recent trend even amongst ransomware threats is that the FBI is issuing warnings regarding how dangerous it is or how difficult certain variants are. This particular threat—the OnePercent ransomware gang—is no exception. Let’s break down what you need to know about the OnePercent Group and how you can prepare to handle attacks not just from this threat, but most ransomware threats.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [These Are the Most Likely Threats Your Small Business Will Face](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/these-are-the-most-likely-threats-your-small-business-will-face)

  Monday, 02 August 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Data breaches are a well-known fact in the business environment, and small businesses in particular have many challenges that threaten their operations. It is important that you consider these security issues when putting together your risk management strategy, especially as it pertains to cybersecurity. Let’s take a look at how you can overcome some of the security challenges present for small businesses in 2021.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Cybersecurity](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [How a Mismanaged Cloud Can Undermine Your Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-a-mismanaged-cloud-can-undermine-your-security)

  Friday, 30 July 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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There is no denying that the cloud has become one of the most popular options for a business to obtain the tools required for their operations. Despite this, it is equally important to acknowledge that there are many ways that the cloud could facilitate security threats if not managed properly. Let’s go over some of the issues that must be addressed if a business is going to successfully leverage cloud technology to its advantage.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Cloud](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [What We Can Learn from the Ireland Health Service Ransomware Attack](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-the-ireland-health-service-ransomware-attack)

  Wednesday, 28 July 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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In May of 2021, Ireland’s Health Service Executive, which handles healthcare and social services to the Emerald Isle’s nearly five million residents, was the target of a massive ransomware attack. Even as businesses and municipalities from all over the globe have been dealing with this plight, we mention this because of the aftereffects of this situation. Today, we take a look at the situation and what can be learned from it.

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  [Current Events](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Obvious Signs You are the Target of a Hacking Attack](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/obvious-signs-you-are-the-target-of-a-hacking-attack)

  Monday, 26 July 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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If a hacker were to find themselves on your network or within one of your accounts, would you be able to detect them and eliminate them? Today we want to share some of our best strategies for how you can identify the warning signs of a hacking attack, as well as how you should respond. This is particularly important for a workforce that is working remotely, so we hope you take these tips to heart.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Agent Tesla Is Out to Steal Your Credentials (and Your Cryptocurrency)](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/agent-tesla-is-out-to-steal-your-credentials-and-your-cryptocurrency)

  Friday, 25 June 2021

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Network security isn’t just for large, high-profile enterprises; even small businesses need to take it seriously. All businesses have something of value to hackers, and if you don’t believe this is the case for your organization, think again. All data is valuable to hackers, and you need to do everything in your power to protect it—especially against threats like Agent Tesla, the latest version of phishing malware designed to steal your data.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [Major Hack Stymies Meat Processing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/major-hack-stymies-meat-processing)

  Wednesday, 23 June 2021

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A recent surge of high-profile ransomware attacks strikes again with an assault on the world’s largest meat processor and distributor, JBS S.A. The cyberattack was so disruptive that the company was forced to suspend operations in both North America and Australia, leading to a considerable impact on the supply chain. Let’s take a deeper dive into what lessons can be learned from this situation.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [How Can a Business Be Impacted by Unpatched Software?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-can-a-business-be-impacted-by-unpatched-software)

  Monday, 21 June 2021

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It’s no secret that software often does not work as intended. Developers frequently discover bugs and patch them out. The same can be said for security vulnerabilities. Despite the importance of these updates, small businesses often fail to implement these patches and updates in a timely manner, a practice which can lead to more problems down the road.

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  [Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/software)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [How Many Types of Cybercriminals Can You Name?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-many-types-of-cybercriminals-can-you-name)

  Monday, 26 April 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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We’re all familiar with the idea that pop culture has cultivated in our minds about computer hackers, but as it happens, this impression is just one of the many shapes that the modern hacker can take. This kind of closed-off view is dangerously shortsighted, so let’s take a few moments to dig into the kinds of hackers there are, in ascending order of the threat they pose to your business.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [How Big of a Threat is the Dark Web Gig Economy?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-big-of-a-threat-is-the-dark-web-gig-economy)

  Friday, 23 April 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Contemporary movies are filled with high-stakes cybercrime, where a lovable criminal syndicate breaks into a company’s systems to help wreak havoc on the true villains of the film, all the while exposing the company’s dirty laundry. Naturally, this idea can be frightening for any business, whether or not they have any dirty laundry to air out—after all, nobody wants a ruined reputation—and is unfortunately less and less of a fantasy all the time.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [What Can Be Done to Counter COVID-19-Themed Scams?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-can-be-done-to-counter-covid-19-themed-scams)

  Monday, 01 March 2021

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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As commonly happens with any disaster, COVID-19 has inspired no short supply of scams. While these scams initially focused upon the relief funds that were delivered to people to help sustain the suffering economy, the ongoing vaccine distribution efforts have given those behind these efforts a new means of attack.

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##  [Are Utilities as Secure as They Should Be?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/are-utilities-as-secure-as-they-should-be)

  Friday, 26 February 2021

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Recently, a story broke in Florida that sounds like something out of a terse action film: a hacker managed to access a water treatment facility and subjected the Pinellas County water supply with increased levels of sodium hydroxide. While onsite operators were able to correct the issue right away and keep the public safe from danger, this event is the latest in a line of cyberattacks directed at public utilities. Let’s consider this unpleasant trend.

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##  [Watch Out for Malicious Browser Extensions](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/watch-out-for-malicious-browser-extensions)

  Monday, 28 December 2020

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Browser extensions are nifty little programs that can be implemented into your web browser itself, adding onto its capabilities and utility… at least, that’s the concept. Unfortunately, these programs also give cybercriminals a means of secretly launching an attack. The security firm Avast recently identified 28 such third-party extensions that have been installed—according to the download numbers, at least—by about three million people on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge combined.

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##  [Examining Some Unusual Cybercrime Patterns in 2020](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/examining-some-unusual-cybercrime-patterns-in-2020)

  Friday, 06 November 2020

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As compared to the past few years, there have been considerably fewer successful data breaches in 2020. While this may sound like exclusively good news, there are a few reasons why this information should be taken with a grain of salt.

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##  [Artificial Intelligence Will Be Assisting Cybercriminals](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-will-be-assisting-cybercriminals)

  Friday, 28 August 2020

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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To effectively manage the risk that your business is under due to cybercriminals and their activities, it is important to acknowledge what attacks your business may soon have to deal with. Due to the increased accessibility of artificial intelligence and related processes, we predict that cybercrimes will likely use AI to their advantage in the very near future.

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##  [Don’t Let Scammers Scare You with COVID-19](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/don-t-let-scammers-scare-you-with-covid-19)

  Friday, 05 June 2020

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a great number of people working from home. While this is good for the public health, it may unfortunately lead your employees toward a laxer view of cybersecurity. Cybercriminals are sure to take advantage of this if you aren’t careful, so it is important to be particularly aware of your cybersecurity right now.

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