Windows 10 has evolved since 2015 when it debuted. It is now a safer and more efficient operating system compared to previous versions. Also, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7 from January 14, 2020, making your business more susceptible to attacks. As such, it goes without saying that you should upgrade to Windows 10 ASAP. Here are eight more reasons why: 1. Ransomware Protection While ransomware attacks on individuals
Every system administrator lives in fear of a ransomware attack. Files turn into gibberish. Mocking messages appear on screens, explaining how to pay for recovery. Managers face a dilemma: to pay or to stand defiant? If you pay, you’re giving in to a crook and helping to finance more attacks. If you don’t, you could have a lot of work to do while your systems lie useless. It would be
Ransomware is malicious software that gives hackers access to your computer, which allows them to hold your secure files for ransom. These attacks have been on the rise recently in the business world, which has led many people to wonder what they can do to protect their companies. Here are a few of the steps you can take to protect your company from a ransomware attack. Train Your Employees One
Purveyors of ransomware seem to be reaching for new levels of deceit. Recently a new ransomware warning is making the rounds in the tech world, cautioning users to avoid falling for the Popcorn Time ransomware scheme. Ransomware typically hijacks a user’s machine and holds their computer or their organization hostage, until the user or their employer meets the demands of the hacker. With Popcorn Time, an unsuspecting user finds their
If you are a small to medium-sized organization, please be aware that as recently as December of 2016, evidence has surfaced of a new phishing email. In truth, it is actually a fake email asking for a HIPAA audit due to a supposed privacy and security breach of protected health information (PHI) in your establishment. The email looks like an official email from the Department of Health and Human Services,
