Ransomware is now so awful it’s actually making us take security seriously
“Ransomware is a particularly nasty species of online crime. Unwisely clicking on one attachment can see all your documents, your family photos, or your company accounts encrypted by a crook who will then demand a hefty ransom to let you regain access. It’s rapidly become one of the most common threats on the internet as […]
4 Reasons Cybercriminals Have an Edge
Did you know that six years ago, cybersecurity didn’t even rank in the top ten risks prioritized by company boards? Today, we live in a world where cybercriminals seem to have the advantage as they continually find new ways to steal sensitive information. Despite organizations across the globe spending more than ever to manage cyber […]
Data breaches spiked by 86 percent in 2016; roughly 1.4 billion records compromised
“Upwards of 1.4 billion records were compromised during the last calendar year, researchers said Tuesday, indicating an 86 percent increase over 2015. A total of 1,792 separate breaches were reported worldwide in 2016, according to the annual Breach Level Index published Tuesday by Gemalto, a Dutch digital security company, in turn affecting the integrity of […]
US disrupts giant botnet used for spam and ransomware
“US authorities are working to take down one of the world’s largest botnets, which controls tens of thousands of infected computers and sends hundreds of millions of spam emails that distribute ransomware and malware across the globe. Working alongside the FBI and security company Crowdstrike, the US Department of Justice has started blocking domains associated […]
Apple Malware Appears to Be Skyrocketing
“If you’re a Mac user, you might want to look out for an increase of unwanted advertisements popping out from your web browsers. Security firm McAfee released a report this week that showed a big jump in 2016 regarding malware hitting the Mac operating system. The McAfee report said there were 460,000 malware instances affecting […]
Computer hack sets off 156 emergency sirens across Dallas
“A computer hack set off all the emergency sirens in Dallas for about 90 minutes overnight in one of the largest known breaches of a siren warning system, officials in the Texas city said on Saturday. Dallas’ 156 sirens, normally used to warn of tornadoes and other dangerous weather, were triggered at 11:42 p.m. CDT […]
Moving to the cloud can actually save energy — here’s how
“When the time comes to move in to a new apartment or to buy a new house, we’re reminded of how painful the moving process can be. But it doesn’t have to be. Although the to-do list can seem daunting, with careful preparation and planning, moving your belongings from point A to point B can […]
Hacker Attacks, Ransomware, Trojans and Viruses – German Healthcare Industry under Massive Attack
“The healthcare industry is ranked in the top 5 industries of medical identities becoming more and more lucrative on the black market. Cyber criminals have sophisticated intrusion ways against healthcare organisations leaving them exposed to the most advanced persistent threats. But how can it happen to you? Take a look at Locky for example. What […]
Why You Need to Offer 24x7x365 IT Support
If you’re an MSP and you’re not providing 24x7x365 IT support, you’re cheating your clients out of services they really need to keep their businesses afloat and stay productive. Still, many MSPs only offer 9am-5pm Monday-Friday coverage over round-the-clock managed IT services. Why? More often than not, MSPs favor extending the support window, but simply […]
What Is the Financial Impact of a Ransomware Attack? [CHART]
Imagine for a moment that you receive a phone call from a client to hear that hundreds of their computers have been infected with ransomware, knocking critical systems offline and putting their organization’s entire operations at risk. What a nightmare, right? Unfortunately, this has been a reality for many unprepared small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) […]