#AccountexUSA: Ransomware is rampant

SponsorsRight Networks: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/rncloudShow Notes01:39 – With the rise in ransomware rampages, it's more crucial than ever to protect your company's data 02:07 – Roman explains the Right Networks disk-to-disk-to-offsite backup process 03:14 – Don't get caught with your cloud down ... Just because your data is in the cloud, doesn't remove your responsibility to make regular backups here on earth 04:05 – You can't tune a phish - Training employees to recognize phishing emails is an important step in safeguarding company  data 05:31 – It's trickier to spot phishers on smartphones, since you can't see the full URL07:27 – Stop being so predictable! Using the same password for all your websites is just an open invitation to hackers 11:12 – Roman suggests checking your online bank accounts daily, in the morning, especially if you travel and swipe cards frequently in numerous locations 12:27 – Target practice? With digital threats constantly changing and evolving, small businesses need experienced, well-trained IT security providers to help protect systems15:46 – Roman shares some more details about services that provide phish-attack testing for employees, and the process Right Networks uses for its own people Connect with Roman H. Kepczyk, CPA.CITP, CGMAWebsite: https://www.rightnetworks.com/roman-kepczykRight Networks Blog: https://www.rightnetworks.com/blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/romancitpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romankepczyk/Get in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes, or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus. Meet Blake and David in person! October 22-25: Sage Intacct Advantage in Las VegasOctober 29-30: AcuityCon in AtlantaNovember 5-8: QuickBooks Connect in San JoseNovember 5: Practice Ignition PreCon Party in San JoseNovember 6: VIPartners Party with Gusto, Routable & Jirav in San JoseDecember 9-11: Digital CPA Conference in SeattleLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessities.TeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyGoogle Play: http://cloudacctpod.link/GooglePlayStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/Overcast