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CCR Technology Partners Cybersecurity Alert: Google Chrome Update Scam

CCR Technology Partners Cybersecurity Alert: Google Chrome Update Scam

Users are receiving pop-up ads that appear to be an error message telling them that an error occurred in updating their Google Chrome installation. Users are given the option to either wait for the next automatic update, or they can manually install what is claimed to be the update in an automatically downloaded ZIP file that contain an EXE file within it. This EXE file instead contains malware

4 Reasons Not to Renew Your Current IT Vendor Contract

4 Reasons Not to Renew Your Current IT Vendor Contract

From the Desk of:Gene OlsonPresident/CEOCCR Technology Partners, Inc. It's IT support renewal season! If you're hesitant to sign on the dotted line with your current IT vendor this year, there's probably a reason. Here are a few "red flags" that you might want to...

5 Tips for Creating a Cybersecurity Plan for Your Business

5 Tips for Creating a Cybersecurity Plan for Your Business

From the Desk of:Gene OlsonPresident/CEOCCR Technology Partners, Inc. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus your efforts on creating, developing and implementing a solid cybersecurity plan for your organization.  Let’s take a look at five...

Ransomware Being Sent Through Postal Services

Ransomware Being Sent Through Postal Services

CCR Technology Alert CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 10, 2022 1345 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of cybercriminals creating counterfeit retail copies of software,...

Top 5 Ways to Survive a Ransomware Attack

Top 5 Ways to Survive a Ransomware Attack

From the Desk of:Gene Olson, President/CEO, CCR Technology Partners, Inc. What you do today moving forward, will ultimately determine if you are able to recover from a ransomware attack. Here are 5 ways to help you survive an attack: Invest in a business grade,...

Top 5 Cyber Security Must Do’s

Top 5 Cyber Security Must Do’s

From the Desk of:Gene Olson, President/CEO, CCR Technology Partners, Inc. You may be inundated with new information on cyber threats, scams, and ransomware attacks. Don't lose any sleep over it - there are things you can do quickly that will help put up a few layers...

Attempts to Hijack Google My Business Pages

Attempts to Hijack Google My Business Pages

CCR Data Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27, 2021 1600 hrs This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR's Security team has received reports of ongoing attempts to hijack Google My Business pages. Scammers will request ownership of the...

Pop Quiz: How Current Is Your Cybersecurity Plan?

Pop Quiz: How Current Is Your Cybersecurity Plan?

a) Installed one year ago b) Installed two years ago c) Installed three years ago d) None of the above Answer: Trick question. Even if you answered “A. Installed one year ago” it’s not current. Cybersecurity is changing at a blistering pace. It’s evolving on a daily...

CTAS Mobile App Malware

CTAS Mobile App Malware

This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR’s Security team has received an alert from the Federal Trade Commission regarding fraudulent mobile applications that can either steal a user’s’ identity or spread malware to the phone or tablet being...

CTAS Netflix Phishing

CTAS Netflix Phishing

This is a CTAS notification alert from CCR Technology Partners. CCR’s Security team has received reports of a phishing attack targeting Netflix users.. Targeted users receive an email asking users to update their Netflix account details by clicking a link in the...

How Network Security Affects Your Earnings

How Network Security Affects Your Earnings

Many people think that having a secure network does not affect their bottom line. In fact, the opposite is true. The less structure of a network that you have, the more at risk you are for fraud and data loss. Both of these factors can cost companies thousands of...

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