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[ Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Employee Cybersecurity Guide for Massachusetts Small Businesses](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/employee-cybersecurity-guide-for-massachusetts-small-businesses) Tuesday, 14 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Employee Cybersecurity Guide for Massachusetts Small Businesses](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1305/b2ap3_large_764413740_Cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/employee-cybersecurity-guide-for-massachusetts-small-businesses "Employee Cybersecurity Guide for Massachusetts Small Businesses") It’s practically impossible to deny just how big of a concern cybersecurity should be for a business. The threats are worse than ever, the stakes are higher than ever before, and no organization wants to be responsible for the loss of dozens or hundreds of stolen identities. That’s why small and medium-sized businesses, especially those throughout New England, need to take cybersecurity seriously. The following guide is designed for both business owners and employees, explaining complex concepts and prioritizing several critical cybersecurity habits. Tags: [User Tips](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Network Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Compliance](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/employee-cybersecurity-guide-for-massachusetts-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/employee-cybersecurity-guide-for-massachusetts-small-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Do If You Think You’ve Been Breached](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-if-you-think-you-ve-been-breached) Monday, 13 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![What You Need to Do If You Think You’ve Been Breached](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2024/05-13-24/b2ap3_large_Hacked_302252893_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-if-you-think-you-ve-been-breached "What You Need to Do If You Think You’ve Been Breached") Today, cybersecurity is everyone's business. It's not just the IT department's job anymore. When a hack happens, it can feel like a personal violation. It's scary, confusing, and you might not know what to do next. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Hackers](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-if-you-think-you-ve-been-breached#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-if-you-think-you-ve-been-breached) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Reduce the Risks of Phishing Attacks](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reduce-the-risks-of-phishing-attacks) Friday, 10 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Reduce the Risks of Phishing Attacks](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2024/05-10-24/b2ap3_large_Phishing_502430095_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reduce-the-risks-of-phishing-attacks "How to Reduce the Risks of Phishing Attacks") Phishing is a pervasive threat nowadays, with businesses of any size or industry serving as prime targets. Understanding phishing and implementing effective prevention strategies is crucial for your entire team. Let's explore how to reduce the effectiveness of phishing schemes against your business—in other words, how to prevent phishing from having an impact. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Phishing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reduce-the-risks-of-phishing-attacks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-reduce-the-risks-of-phishing-attacks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [2024 to be the Worst Year So Far for Cybercrime in New England](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/2024-to-be-the-worst-year-so-far-for-cybercrime-in-new-england) Thursday, 09 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![2024 to be the Worst Year So Far for Cybercrime in New England](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1306/b2ap3_large_651466774_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/2024-to-be-the-worst-year-so-far-for-cybercrime-in-new-england "2024 to be the Worst Year So Far for Cybercrime in New England") ## …And We’re Not Even Halfway Through It Yet In 2022, cybercriminals reportedly stole $300 million from citizens and entities throughout New England. When I first read that number, which the FBI provided, I honestly thought it felt low. Then I reread the sentence. That’s just how much money the criminals made off with—not the cost of the damages they caused, or the estimated value of the collective information that was stolen, the loss of productivity, the cost of scrambling to get back to normal, and everything else that comes with a cyberattack. **Small and medium-sized businesses NEED to take cybersecurity seriously.** This article aims to shed light on the impending cybercrime wave. We'll delve into the statistics, the key threats, and the preventative measures that can be taken. Tags: [Data](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/2024-to-be-the-worst-year-so-far-for-cybercrime-in-new-england#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/2024-to-be-the-worst-year-so-far-for-cybercrime-in-new-england) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three of the Best Use Cases of Augmented Reality](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/three-of-the-best-use-cases-of-augmented-reality) Wednesday, 08 May 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Three of the Best Use Cases of Augmented Reality](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2024/05-08-24/b2ap3_large_BizAR_530320589_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/three-of-the-best-use-cases-of-augmented-reality "Three of the Best Use Cases of Augmented Reality") Augmented reality is one of the more intriguing technologies that have come along in recent years, and businesses have begun to use it in pretty interesting ways. In today’s blog, we thought we’d go through three of the most popular and effective use cases of AR and the effect it can have on your business. 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