Who else knows about the holidays coming up? The hackers… and as your IT team we are dedicated to always looking for ways to keep you safe! Ok ok… so what are we getting at? 🤔
“Geeky” explanation: URL filtering is a type of web filtering, which automatically blocks access to specific online resources, including websites and file downloads. Web filtering is used to prevent users from accessing suspicious or malicious websites and downloading malware, limiting the potential for cybercriminals to compromise individual systems as well as the network at large. There are several different types of web filtering. Some of the more common implementations include URL filtering — which blocks individual pages, and DNS filtering – which blocks entire domains. URL filtering blocks access to known malicious websites including: Phishing websites that try to steal credentials, Websites that operate as command-and-control servers (C&C) sending instructions to — or receiving data from — systems compromised by malware, Websites that download malware, and Fake e-commerce shops that may steal money or cardholder data.
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No! We will be doing all the work for you at no cost.
When does this pricing change go into effect?
I’d like better security than the minimum, what are my options?
We have several upgrade options that can improve privacy (VPN services to stop your internet provider from selling your data), dark web awareness (passwords that are stolen for example), identity theft awareness (identity protection services), and many other layers of security to reduce your changes of a cyberattack. If you’d like more info, please contact us so we can learn more about your goals.
There was a price change in 2022, will this happen every year?
This year, we did not have a price change but a minimum level of care (security/protection) change. This primarily affected clients that chose to use the bare minimum offerings. It’s important to note that we’ve always had these plans available as an upgrade and the price has always been $5 more than the most basic option. We are doing everything we can to balance out excellent security with fair pricing.
YES! URL filtering helps to prevent users from visiting malicious sites, URL filtering can also stop bad emails from loading malicious email links or visiting phishing sites. Email security is important as a Verizon report cited that 94% of attacks come thru this vector. Attackers include a malicious link in these emails to trick a user into clicking on it and loading a malicious webpage. URL filtering can block this type of attack. Phishing attacks trick a user into giving away sensitive credentials by using fake websites that appear legitimate. URL filtering can stop these attacks by ensuring the malicious websites are not loaded.
Do you offer any other free tools I can check out to protect myself?
Absolutely! If you visit our website, you will see various free tools you can use under the “tools” dropdown. Such as: Email Breach Scanner | EasyITGuys, Email Delivery Security Scanner | EasyITGuys, and more!
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Sincerely,
Charles Van Duynhoven | Director of Cyber Security
EasyITGuys | 651-400-8567
