Though fileless malware has been around much longer, it only became a mainstream method of cyberattack in 2017. With fileless malware, cybercriminals are able to use legitimate tools and services, such as existing software, applications, and authorized protocols, to carry out malicious activities like unauthorized data retrieval or data damage.

Two-factor authentication and two-step authentication are both vital for data security. But what’s the difference between them? Is one authentication process better than the other for your business? In this blog post, we will break down the differences between two-factor authentication and two-step authentication to help you decide which is more suitable for your needs.

Recently, i3 President, Mike Ritsema, was a guest on the Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast! You can watch the episode on YouTube, or wherever you like to listen/watch your podcasts.


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Happy May!
Recently the i3 team sat down and listened to former Assistant Director of the FBI Cyber Division, James Trainor, speak at the Grand Rapids Economic Club. When it comes to cybersecurity, Trainor recommends remaining cautious while also realizing that everyone in your business determines its cyber security risk.

In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), IC3, continued to receive a record number of complaints from the American public: 847,376 reported complaints, which was a 7% increase from 2020, with potential losses exceeding $6.9 billion.

Some important points to take from this internet crime report are:

Ransomware, business e-mail compromise (BEC) schemes, and the criminal use of cryptocurrency are among the top incidents reported.

i3 Business Solutions was “born out of IBM”, from IBM Business Partner firms, thus a foundation in enterprise technology. That includes Kathy, Tom, Randy, Pete, Ken, Scott, Mike, Dave, Robin, and me. Thus, we respect their history, perspective, and recommendations.

Customer data is one of the most valuable resources in business today. It helps companies better understand their clients’ needs and interests. However, before companies collect, use, and generate revenue from customer data, they must ensure compliance with data protection laws.

In today’s world, it’s important for organizations to take their cybersecurity measures seriously to avoid cyberattacks and data breaches. A good way for companies to keep their security up to date and compliant is to conduct regular IT security audits.

We're starting with a big announcement from Microsoft Teams. For small to medium-sized businesses, Microsoft Teams Phone is now only $15 a month per user!

We at i3 Business Solutions have been using Microsoft Teams Phone for over three years now.

Where you store your company’s data backups is vital to the success of your business continuity strategy. There are various storage media to choose from, but if you value flexibility and convenience, then you should look no further than cloud storage.