Imagine hanging out on your couch, playing video games after a grueling day at work. You look up and spot a thief looking through your china cabinet. You would likely demand the thief identify himself and explain his actions. You would also call the police. This scenario is similar to what happens with computers and networks on a daily basis. However, plenty of the victims are unaware their digital belongings are being rummaged through. This is precisely why you need the assistance of IT services experts in CT.

Twelve Connecticut state agencies were impacted by a cyber attack over the weekend. According to reports, the cyber attack appeared to be the nefarious ransomware WannaCry that wreaked havoc worldwide in 2017. Officials say that even though approximately 160 computers across twelve agencies were affected, the outbreak was contained by Sunday night and there were no reports of encryption or data loss. Fortunately, it appears that the state was able to effectively mitigate ill effects from the attack. As we’ve discussed with Arthur House, Chief Cybersecurity Risk Officer for the State of Connecticut, our state is an international leader in cybersecurity. This was demonstrated in the state’s response to the attack.

Kelser COO & CTO Jonathan Stone was quoted in an article about Wi-Fi security for Inc.com sponsored by Comcast Business. The article explores the different types of wi-fi hacks in detail and recounts how Kelser has been known to demonstrate how "evil twin" attacks work by setting up our own fake networks at conferences and then revealing them to attendees.

Social engineering attacks are becoming increasingly more prevalent. These types of attacks are designed to steal valuable data, which can result in identity theft and cause a whole host of issues for companies and individuals. If you are interested in learning more, the following information from IT services experts in CT will identify the various types of social engineering schemes and the best ways to avoid them:

GLASTONBURY, CT – CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Kelser to its 2018 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Managed Security 100 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. Their offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.

The use of cloud computing continues to expand, but an IT company in Connecticut can help minimize the risks of virtualization security threats. As you know, virtualization is a key component of cloud technology, since it provides users with never-before-seen levels of flexibility by emulating hardware that operates solely on the cloud. Of course, virtualization isn't without risks, such as communication blind spots, hackers or various cyberattacks, but an IT provider can minimize the potential for these risks through updates and the latest advances in technology. If you would like to know more about virtualization, here are a few of the common threats and how an IT provider can counteract these issues:

As business operations are increasingly conducted online, businesses in all industries are becoming more susceptible to cybersecurity breaches. Kelser was recently invited to discuss cybersecurity concerns and best practices for real estate agents on Real Estate Radio, a show broadcast on CBS Radio 94.9FM here in Connecticut and hosted by One and Company Real Estate’s Byron Lazine and financial planner Pat Kenny. Their discussion wound up being quite universal and applicable to almost any industry. Here are some of the highlights of the show. Below, you’ll find the full transcript and audio of the conversation.

Cybercriminals are now interested in social engineering. Social engineering is designed to manipulate unsuspecting individuals or businesses into giving out confidential information or infecting their computers with malicious software. These attacks are not only limited to the internet, but they can also occur over the phone, or even in person.