Nearly 80 Billion Dollars Were Spent in 2016 to Fight Cybercrime

Lancaster PA, November 15, 2017 -- Cybercrime is becoming an increasingly major issue worldwide. In fact, in 2016 alone there were more than 900 security breaches that resulted in data theft, DDOS attacks and malware infections in the world’s most notable industries. These included business, healthcare, educational and even government. EZComputer Solutions published an infographic revealing how the world was hacked in 2016, showcasing interesting statistics and useful information regarding the rising cost of cybercrime.

This goes show that no one is safe from becoming a target of such attacks, and without a proper focus on impeding the progress of these criminals, their numbers and intensity will only grow.

With a massive percentage of cyberattacks having a direct relation with criminal activity, it should be quite clear that the time for waiting has passed. By 2019, the cost of cybercrime is estimated to be around 2 trillion dollars, and the cost per stolen record is already almost $220 in the United States.

While organizations are beginning to recognize the urgency of protecting themselves against cybercrime – spending nearly 81.6 billion dollars to battle it – there is still much more room for safety and security.

Some of these measures include things like partnership with external or cloud-based service providers. By working with reputable off-site partners, businesses gain more comprehensive security and greatly reduce the risk of losing their crucial business data.

Furthermore, a greater investment in advanced authentication techniques can also provide that extra layer of security against phishing attempts. While this doesn’t completely stop phishers, it can significantly reduce the speed and effectiveness of their progress, ensuring that they don’t have an easy target.

People are always advised to keep stronger passwords; however, this vital piece of information is often ignored by many – resulting in a loss of data, and innumerable risks and attacks.

Finally, a reliable back-up plan should be kept in place, in case of a successful attack. This will allow the company to respond quickly while minimizing downtime and data loss. While the importance of these measures is evident, one cannot ignore the massive costs they incur, which exceeds nearly 80 billion dollars annually.

About EZComputer Solutions:
EZComputer Solutions is an experienced IT support company that covers a wide range of computer-related services including protection against cybercrime. They believe in providing exceptional and reliable services that help their customers better manage their businesses. They are proud to be the go-to resource for many businesses in the greater Lancaster, PA area.

Contact:
Tom Malesic
EZComputer Solutions
111 Centerville Rd
Lancaster PA 17603
717-291-4689
tom@ezsolution.com
https://www.ezcomputersolutions.com

Reason Why It Is Important to Waterproof Ontario Homes and Basements before winters

Winters are coming. The time is approaching when snowfall will once again hit the cities and suburbs in Ontario. Once again the Ontario homes and buildings are about to get damaged due to the dampness caused by melting snow.  As usual, homeowners are not bothered by the upcoming threat to their properties.

Melting snow on flat roof leads to a series of troubles like dampness on bedroom and basement walls and dampness promotes the growth of mould, mildew, mosquitoes, fungi and other harmful microorganisms. Besides melting snow the other factors that cause wetness in basement and damp patches on internal walls are cracks, sewer water backup, clogged drain pipes, and rain water going under house.

All such factors wreak havoc on the foundation and destruct the structural reliability & integrity of homes and buildings. Once the foundation of structure has weakened and its structural reliability has compromised, it not only becomes unsafe for the inhabitants, but also poses whole structure collapse risk in the locality.

The Myth and the Reality of Ontario Homes and Their Owners

Many homeowners believe that simple paintwork and tile work can permanently hide the damp patches on walls. However, applying paint or tiles to damp spots on walls is not a permanent solution for the reason that the wet spots come out of newly painted walls and above tiles within one or two weeks.

The only solution to get rid of dampness, permanently cover wet spots on interior walls and put a stop to mould & mildew growth is waterproofing. However, waterproofing is not something that every homeowner or construction company or contractor is aware of and interested in.

Experience and Knowledge Does Matter

Only some specialized basement waterproofing companies like DryShield are capable of dealing with such issues. Talking about specialization, DryShield is an Ontario based waterproofing company with the most professional and experienced technicians who have successfully repaired and waterproofed thousands of homes, offices, shops and commercial buildings in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area.

All of their technicians have undergone specialized training in concrete crack repair, crack injection sealing,basement waterproofing, mould removal, foundation repair, damp proofing and other home repair techniques. They have complete knowledge on how to remove damp spots from walls, fill cracks in concrete foundation and waterproof the whole structure for good. All the Ontario residents and business owners who have availed their basement waterproofing services have never encountered such problems ever again.