You hear “preventative care” a lot in the healthcare industry, but did you know it can also apply to your IT support? If your servers go down or your laptop stops working, what do you do? You call someone to come fix it. But do you stop and ask yourself why it happened in…
Hackers are getting smarter as the technology changes. The good thing is that the technology to stop them is also getting smarter. The best way to stop a ransomware attack is to prepare for the worst. Install a good strategy that will keep your company safe no matter what. In a previous post we talked…
As we have recently seen in the news, Ransomware is still a very big issue for businesses. Ransomware is when someone with malicious intent locks your data and holds it hostage until you make a payment. Some strains of ransomware can attack other computers connected to the same network. Say you enter a coffee shop…
The Holidays are meant to be a time for joy and relaxation. So it makes sense how we forget the many risks that the Holidays bring to our personal information! Whether you’re shopping online or in the stores, identity theft and fraud are something to watch out for. As consumers, we have a large target…
As a part of our Cyber Awareness series this month, we’re continuing the conversation by talking about hackers and small businesses. Last week, we spoke about the importance of locking down your login. Small business owners everywhere don’t understand their risk levels when it comes to hackers. About 82% of small business owners say they aren’t targets for attacks. This is because…
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about cybersecurity. Out of this campaign, a new initiative was just announced by the Obama Administration called Lock Down Your Login. It hopes to educate users on the importance of setting stronger passwords for online accounts. According to the Lock Down Your Login website, 72%…
This past summer was the season of ransomware. Too many unprepared businesses fall victim to this malware and struggle to retrieve their lost data. Your business can avoid ransomware with the proper preventive measures, saving you stress, time and money. In case you don’t know, ransomware is a virtual threat that installs on a victim’s computer and makes their files completely useless. To restore…