March 1st, 2024 by admin
Businesses face constant threats from cybercriminals lurking in the shadows on the internet. Among the most significant threats is the dark web, a clandestine corner of the internet where illegal activities thrive. It's imperative to stay ahead...
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November 1st, 2023 by admin
In today's digital age, where data breaches and cyberattacks are rampant, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for businesses of all sizes. Passwords once considered the primary line of defense, are no longer sufficient in the face...
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September 18th, 2023 by admin
Let's get real for a moment. Your office space, physically or virtually, is a hive of buzzing interactions, much like a forest teeming with life. However, what's invisible, yet omnipresent, is the undercurrent of network activity that sustains...
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May 23rd, 2023 by admin
Email filtering is a process used to detect, block or divert emails that contain malicious content, fraudulent material, or spam. It is designed to help protect organizations from email-borne threats and ensure the security of their networks and systems....
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April 13th, 2023 by admin
Leading MTSP Combines Cyber security Experts with State-of-the-Art Technology CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is protecting SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses)...
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February 10th, 2023 by admin
Cyber security awareness training is a program designed to educate employees about the risks of cyber-attacks and other digital threats, the importance of establishing secure online practices, and how to respond if they become victims of an attack....
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January 24th, 2023 by admin
Leading MTSP Shares Why Email Is an Easy Way to Destroy A Company's Network CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently announced that they are protecting small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with...
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January 24th, 2023 by admin
Dark web scanning is the process of actively seeking out publicly available data related to an organization, its employees, customers, vendors, or partners on the dark web. This process looks for indicators that could be used by malicious actors to...
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December 16th, 2022 by admin
Antivirus and email filtering are important tools in keeping your computer safe from malicious activity. By regularly performing security scans and monitoring incoming emails, these programs can help protect you from online threats such as viruses,...
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November 21st, 2022 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Helps Local Businesses Plan Ahead for Any Situation CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) from cyberattacks...
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November 8th, 2022 by admin
As the world increasingly moves towards remote work, it's more important than ever for businesses to have a way to monitor and manage their systems remotely. This is where remote monitoring and management (RMM) comes in. RMM is a type of software...
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October 11th, 2022 by admin
Do you think your password is secure? Everyone has their favorite password, which they tend to use everywhere. However, smart people know they shouldn't use something that can be guessed easily, such as 'password' or '12345'; however, once you start...
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September 21st, 2022 by admin
Leading MTSP Shares How to Protect Businesses from Cybercrime CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is educating small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners on how they can protect their organizations...
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August 3rd, 2022 by admin
Hackers are a growing concern for most businesses. In order to protect against them, it is important to understand what they do and how they do it. While the term hacker may be new, hacking has been around for centuries. Because cyber security is...
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July 11th, 2022 by admin
In today's digital world, where most transactions are done online, and users don't need to go outside their homes to get most things, it attracts some aspects we digitally aren't prepared for in real life. The more businesses and institutions...
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June 14th, 2022 by admin
Leading MTSP Shares How Businesses Can Gain a Competitive Advantage with AI CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is preparing organizations to leverage artificial...
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April 11th, 2022 by admin
Leading MTSP Increases Their Customers’ Productivity with New Microsoft Applications CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is preparing small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs)...
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March 21st, 2022 by admin
Are you looking for a technology partner for your business that can provide you with all your IT needs and solutions to improve your business? Then you have come to the right place. ATS Communications is an industry leader in IT solutions that has...
March 18th, 2022 by admin
Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the leading...
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February 22nd, 2022 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares Significant Findings About IT Growth CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that IT research and...
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January 24th, 2022 by admin
The internet has devolved into a dangerous environment littered with malicious links, computer viruses, and malware. Data breaches are growing more common, and unwary consumers are more susceptible than ever. There are millions of cyber threats...
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October 6th, 2021 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Invests in Advanced Cybersecurity Tools CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), has increased their investments in an advanced...
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September 8th, 2021 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Keeps SMBs Safe, Once Again CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that their robust cybersecurity solutions...
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August 6th, 2021 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How SMBs Can Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks and Ransomware Threats CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that some of...
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June 29th, 2021 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How AI is Evolving SMB Defenses CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that AI (artificial intelligence) is starting to...
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May 4th, 2021 by admin
Startling Statistics Reveal Challenges of Healthcare Industry's Ability to Safeguard Patient Records CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider, announced that the company is helping healthcare organizations...
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April 14th, 2021 by admin
ATS Communications Helps Customers Protect Their Precious Networks CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), proactively helps businesses address the increased threat of malware...
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April 1st, 2021 by admin
For more than 40 years, ATS has provided innovative technology to California businesses. We pride ourselves on our reputation of designing, implementing, and proactively supporting solutions for clients. Our technology solutions provide companies...
January 13th, 2021 by admin
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Educates Businesses on Dramatic Increase in Cybercrime Directed at Small-Business Owners and How to Prevent It CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP),...
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December 31st, 2020 by admin
Many companies have made the switch to remote working this year due to the pandemic, doing their best to adapt to changing work culture. However, the struggle doesn't end with just establishing your remote operations. Now that you've reacted, it's...
December 8th, 2020 by admin
Moving to the cloud will increase your business's cybersecurity. The secure data centers utilized to host data and applications are much more secure than what would typically be found in an on-premise setup. There are many different ways that hackers...
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August 19th, 2020 by admin
CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is building technology plans for businesses to continue to operate through the pandemic. ATS Communications begins by evaluating...
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June 30th, 2020 by admin
As the mandates for isolation and closure are slowly lifting, many business are finding themselves presented with a new challenge. What do they do with their newly founded remote workforces? While some choose to transition them back into the office...
June 9th, 2020 by admin
With businesses moving to a remote workforce, they face different challenges that they didn't deal with before. One of those challenges is how to keep your network secure while operating under a remote model. Here are some recommendations to ensure...
March 30th, 2020 by admin
ATS has collected tips and actual client experiences & lessons about how to stay productive, cyber-safe, and get the fastest service from us right now. What's Happening Right Now The support load continues to be heavy. Some clients did not shelter...
March 4th, 2020 by admin
Your business's IT security is critical to its well-being and success. Your company likely stores copious amounts of sensitive data about your finances and your customers' information. Keeping this information protected is critical, and that's...
November 21st, 2019 by admin
As cyber-attacks continue to intensify, businesses are having a hard time finding skilled cybersecurity workers to protect their operations. The cybersecurity industry has taken a significant hit with the labor shortage causing many companies to fall...
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November 2nd, 2019 by admin
SOCKS stands for Secure Over Credential-Based Kerberos Services, which is also known as SOCKets and is one of the earliest network protocol systems ever used. This protocol allows users to employ client-based applications and web servers transparently...
October 2nd, 2019 by admin
Concord, CA – Announcing the launch of a Secure WiFi-as-a-Service program to protect our customers from cyber attacks through wireless access points. Over the past few years, the prevalence of cyber attacks has continued to grow, expanding...
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July 14th, 2019 by admin
It is common for companies to underestimate their security risks and think that specific attacks could never happen to their business until it happens. While it is always essential to stay prepared no matter the likelihood of an attack,...
June 18th, 2019 by admin
Independent market researcher Vanson Bourne surveyed 850 respondents in small- and medium-sized businesses across the globe about cybersecurity. The findings illustrate the perception of their current state of security, versus the reality of the cyber...
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May 25th, 2019 by admin
Phishing attacks occur when communication that appears to be reputable is fraudulent. These sorts of scams are made to extract personal and sensitive information from victims such as social security numbers, addresses, bank information, and more. People...
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May 9th, 2019 by admin
Throughout 2018 data breaches were a typical story from corporations of every size. The stories either tell of a breach that happened during the year or they're about ones that occurred years ago. Those common press releases about how their client's...
February 5th, 2019 by admin
CONCORD, CA – We are proud to announce a new solution to help small to midsized businesses (SMBs) equip themselves with the necessary cybersecurity protections that every modern company needs to survive. In the past, large organizations...
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January 29th, 2019 by admin
Your business needs a dependable and robust cybersecurity solution, plain and simple. As technology continues to advance and new threats are coming to the forefront, it is essential to have the proper security and management behind you to ensure...
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December 21st, 2018 by admin
CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) secure their organizations from cyber-attacks, by addressing the Windows 7 “End of Life” policy that will begin...
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September 19th, 2018 by admin
CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) thwart cyberattacks and protect their organizations from unnecessary downtime by addressing the most common...
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August 7th, 2018 by admin
CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider, is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) navigate the recent changes in cybersecurity standards that are highly likely to affect American businesses. Many...
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July 10th, 2018 by admin
Running automatic updates for applications and operating systems helps protect your company's digital devices, but those updates can harm productivity if not well managed. Unpatched software is the single biggest security risk in the workplace, so it's...
July 5th, 2018 by admin
Did you know email can be a huge security risk for your businesses? Careless or unaware employees can click on malicious emails, opening up your network to security issues and downtime while it is being repaired. ATS offers easy and affordable anti-virus...
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July 4th, 2018 by admin
ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider, is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to prevent cryptojacking attacks from damaging their organizations. Cryptojacking attacks, are derived from the widely popular cryptocurrencies,...
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June 21st, 2018 by admin
The dark web is a hive of scum and villainy that waits for the opportunity to steal your valuable information - and potentially even steal your identity. Taking these valuables and using them to harm you and others is a scary thing to think about isn’t...
May 21st, 2018 by admin
To understand why some industries are targeted in cyber attacks more often than others, it's important to understand what drives hackers and what makes a target appealing. Of the two, hackers are easier to understand: According to a Verizon data security...
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May 14th, 2018 by admin
Technology improvements have made it easy for employees to get work done on their personal devices from anywhere. However, that freedom comes with additional security risks and requires extra diligence to keep data secure. Safeguarding information is...
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March 29th, 2018 by admin
Cyberattacks are a major security concern for any business that uses the Internet. Even if your company doesn't have a website, hackers can go after your email address and business service accounts. Though they represent one of the more severe risks of...
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March 26th, 2018 by admin
While all employees need to be mindful of security, the nature of C-level executives makes them more attractive targets for hackers. That means it's necessary for them to take greater precautions. According to TechRepublic, C-level executives are more...
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March 13th, 2018 by admin
The Mirai botnet refers to a massive-scale network of Linux-running Internet of Things devices turned into remote-controlled bots through a malware infection. Hackers can use the network to run a distributed denial of service, or DDoS, by having the infected...
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February 27th, 2018 by admin
ATS Communications a leader in managed technology services, announced today that the company has partnered with ID Agent, to enhance the security of SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) across the nation. ID Agent and this partnership will enable business...
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February 8th, 2018 by admin
A cyberattack crisis management plan is your business's best defense for minimizing cyberattack damage after technology-based preventative measures have failed. Unfortunately for most businesses, cyberattacks are not a matter of if, but a matter of when....
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January 29th, 2018 by admin
Financial services companies should embrace a healthy dose of caution when implementing new fintech in their business. Fintech, or any technological innovation in the financial sector, is not inherently more or less secure than any other new technology,...
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September 23rd, 2017 by admin
ATS Communications a leading provider of unified communications has announced that the company is certified to provide cybersecurity solutions to SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) to protect them from the barrage of cyber-attacks that occur every...
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August 15th, 2017 by admin
According to a 2017 published study by Advisen and Experian, one of the biggest threats facing small businesses comes from within, such as overconfidence in the organization's ability to protect itself and recover from cyber security attacks. While businesses...
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June 27th, 2017 by admin
Getting caught off-guard in a cyber security attack is a disaster for any business, large or small—and the frequency of attacks is only getting worse. According to the CyberEdge 2017 Cyberthreat Defense Report, hackers successfully compromised...
May 19th, 2017 by admin
As you may have already heard, there was a major ransomware attack across the globe recently. On May 12th, WannaCry/WCry 2.0 infected thousands of computers, taking the user's data hostage and demanding bitcoins to release it. We can't know how many...
April 26th, 2017 by admin
Email and social media accounts provide a wealth of cyber security challenges for businesses. Hackers often look for exploits in account operations to steal information and seize control—both of which can be extremely damaging and difficult to combat....
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March 27th, 2017 by admin
We’ve been noticing an alarming trend regarding cyber security. Actually, more so a lack of security. One of the best practices on the frontline of security is your password. Unfortunately, this is an area that a lot of people will gloss over, often relying...
February 17th, 2017 by admin
If you're working with several different vendors for your IT system, you'll know the hassle of talking to too many people to fix a few simple problems. Your service provider for video surveillance solutions will point fingers at a slow network connection,...
Posted in: Managed IT Services, Services
January 27th, 2017 by admin
There's been a lot of talk lately about data protection, hackers, best practices for emails and storage - we can understand if you're a bit worried about your business. Much of our work these days runs through networks and servers. Is your business taking...
January 24th, 2017 by admin
Unlike most IT security threats, phishing scams attack the human element instead of the machine element. Phishing scams try to bait a person into exposing confidential information by posing as a legitimate, reputable source, typically by email or phone....
December 21st, 2016 by admin
Phishing attacks are a dangerous and devastating method hackers use to steal personal information and accounts—primarily by striking the user instead of the machine. According to the APWG Phishing Activity Trends Report, the first quarter of 2016 saw...
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December 7th, 2016 by admin
If your company’s antivirus software is letting you down, you should think twice before installing a second one on a computer: It may actually make things worse. Multiple antivirus programs working in conjunction on the same device is not a case of...
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November 23rd, 2016 by admin
In September 2016, half a billion Yahoo account users received the bad news that their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and security questions were potentially stolen in a 2014 hack. According to CNET, the Yahoo hack is the largest data breach...
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July 12th, 2016 by admin
If you've looked over our previous posts since we've started our blog, you know how serious we are about protecting your company from everyday cyber-threats—mainly phishing, ransomware, and various other malware. Today we'd like to discuss a different...
Posted in: Managed IT Services, Solutions, Knowledge
June 29th, 2016 by admin
Readers of our blog over the past few years know we were among the first in the Bay Area to warn our customers about the growing threats of ransomware—from the emergence of CryptoLocker and CryptoWall to our federal government's startling admission...
June 1st, 2016 by admin
Being the cyber-security geeks we are, we took great interest in combing through this year's California Data Breach Report, released by the Attorney General's office this past February. The report tabulates data collected from breach incidents which...
April 19th, 2016 by admin
If you've been a regular reader of our blog, you know we've spent plenty of time discussing phishing, malware, and other cybercrime. It's all part of our modern online world, and we know it will never really go away. We've talked about the tricks scammers...
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April 12th, 2016 by admin
A couple months back, we touched on the story of our normally tech-savvy friend who got tricked into allowing his desktop PC to be infected with obvious malware. At first, he had the sickening feeling that comes with a virus-infected computer—but thanks...
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April 7th, 2016 by admin
We're only a few months into 2016, but we've already seen two high-profile ransomware attacks—where cyber-crooks heavily encrypt a victim's computer files before demanding payment for a decryption key only they can provide. Two notable incidents grabbed...
March 30th, 2016 by admin
If you think there's a new cyber-threat to worry about every week, you're probably right. The latest vulnerability to send shockwaves through the enterprise security community has been given a rather ominous acronym: DROWN, short for Decrypting RSA...
March 23rd, 2016 by admin
Since Apple famously introduced the Macintosh over three decades ago, Mac users have been confident that their computers are virtually immune to ransomware and other malware threats which plague their Windows counterparts. But those days are over. ...
January 5th, 2016 by admin
What is the current state of your company's IT security training program—if you have one? Many companies settle for an annual group training session to broadly review the major types of cyber-threats—viruses, malware, and phishing. The problem with...
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November 15th, 2013 by admin
CryptoLocker CryptoLocker is a new, and particularly malicious, breed of ransomware discovered only a couple months ago. CryptoLocker is a Trojan horse malware that encrypts and restricts access to the infected computer while demanding payment for...