Citynet President & CEO Jim Martin Appointed to West Virginia University Board of Governors

Beware of Fake Toll Violation Text Messages Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to trick people into giving up sensitive information. One of the latest scams circulating involves fake toll violation notices sent by text message. At first glance, the message looks convincing. It claims you have an unpaid traffic toll that must be paid immediately. The text often includes

Is Your Business Prepared? Cyber threats are evolving, and one of the fastest-growing tactics right now is social engineering through trusted communication platforms. Instead of trying to hack their way in, cybercriminals are increasingly talking their way in. Attackers are impersonating IT staff, executives, vendors, and even coworkers via phone calls and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, and other messaging

When most businesses think about cybersecurity risk, they picture hackers breaking in from the outside. But one of the fastest-growing risks isn’t external at all. It’s happening inside your organization…quietly, unintentionally, and often with good intentions. It’s called Shadow IT. And it’s growing faster than most businesses realize. What Is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to any software, app, cloud platform,

(And It’s Not Their Fault) When businesses think about cybersecurity risk, they often picture hackers, ransomware, or sophisticated phishing attacks. But one of the most common — and overlooked — security risks starts on day one: A new employee. Not because they’re careless.Not because they’re malicious.But because onboarding and offboarding processes often leave dangerous gaps. If those gaps aren’t managed

Cyber insurance used to feel like a safety net. Today, it’s starting to feel more like an application for a mortgage. Across the country, insurance providers are tightening requirements, raising premiums, and even denying claims when businesses don’t meet modern cybersecurity standards. Many small and mid-sized organizations are discovering this shift the hard way, during policy renewal or after filing

Cybersecurity isn’t just about defense — it’s about understanding how real attackers think. Join Citynet’s Craig Behr and Red Siege’s Tim Medin for an upcoming webinar, Inside the Attacker’s Playbook, where we’ll break down how real-world offensive operations uncover gaps — and how organizations can use those insights to reduce cyber risk before it becomes a business problem. Play Video