Cybercriminals are changing how they attack Tampa businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they're sneaking in with a stolen key…your login credentials.
It's called an identity-based attack, and it's becoming the top way hackers infiltrate Bay area company systems. They steal passwords, trick employees with fake emails or overwhelm staff with login requests until someone slips. And, unfortunately, it's working.
In fact, one cybersecurity company reported that 67% of serious security issues in 2024 came from stolen logins. Big companies like MGM and Caesars were hit by this kind of attack the year prior – and if it can happen to them, it can definitely happen to Tampa’s growing businesses too.
How Are Hackers Getting into Companies?
Most of these attacks start with something simple, like a stolen password. But the techniques targeting Florida businesses are getting smarter:
- Fake emails and login pages trick employees into handing over their info
- SIM swapping lets hackers steal the text messages used for 2FA codes
- MFA fatigue attacks flood your phone with login requests until you accidentally click "Approve"
- They're even targeting things like employee personal devices or outside vendors (like your help desk or call center) to find a way in
How Newgentek Protects Your Tampa Business
Here's the good news: You don't need to be a tech wizard to protect your company. Just a few smart steps can go a long way:
1. Turn On Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
This is the "double-check" step when logging in. Just make sure it's the right kind: App-based or security key-based MFA is much safer than text messages.
2. Train Your Team
If your employees don't know how to spot a scam, your security is only as strong as their inbox. Newgentek provides comprehensive security awareness training to teach them how to recognize fake emails and suspicious requests.
3. Limit Access
Only give employees access to what they need, not to everything. If a hacker gets in, they won't get far if the account they're using has limited permissions.
4. Use Strong Passwords Or Go Passwordless
Our team can help implement password managers or, even better, tools like fingerprint logins or security keys that don't rely on passwords at all.
The Bottom Line
Hackers are after your login credentials, and they're getting more creative every day. Staying ahead of them doesn't mean doing it all alone.
That's where Newgentek comes in. As Tampa Bay's trusted managed service provider, we help businesses like yours put the right protections in place to keep your company safe – without making things harder for your team.
Want to know if your business is vulnerable? Let's talk. Book a discovery call with our Vice President of Sales here.
