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Posted on Friday April 10, 2020 | password, data backup, vpn, antivirus, phishing, firewall, cybersecurity, multifactor authentication, remote work, online scam, wi fi router
Encouraging staff to work from home is extremely vital in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. By minimizing social interactions and contact risks, you can reduce the spread of the virus. But be warned. Transitioning from a fully managed business environment to a home office can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks and online scams. Here's what you and your staff must do to mitigate the cybersecurity risks.
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2019 | apple, antivirus, phishing, backups, mac ransomware, patcher, keranger cybersecurity
High-profile ransomware cases include the WannaCry and Petya outbreaks in 2017, which infected hundreds of thousands of Windows PCs around the world. However, Mac computers can get ransomware too. If you have a Mac, it's important that you follow the security best practices below.
Posted on Friday October 26, 2018 | prevention, intrusion prevention system, firewalls, cybersecurity, antivirus
Do you spend hours obsessing about the inner workings of DNS-layer security, intrusion prevention systems, and data encryption? If you're not a managed IT services provider (MSP), you probably don't. Instead, you're probably looking for a business partner to manage those nitty-gritty details for you. However, there's one thing you really ought to know: What exactly are "proactive cybersecurity" measures?
Posted on Wednesday December 20, 2017 | software, security, laptop, keylogger, hp, hardware, cyber security, antivirus
Are you using an HP laptop? If so, your machine might have a keylogger pre-installed. This means every stroke you hit on your keyboard can be recorded and your passwords and personal details can be exposed. But don’t panic. We’re about to tell you how to remove it while educating you about this sneaky software and how to steer clear from it.
Posted on Monday June 05, 2017 | wannacry, update, security, ransomware, incident response, hipaa, healthcare security, employee awareness, best practices, antivirus
Hospitals and healthcare organizations are usually the first victims of malware attacks. WannaCry ransomware -- malicious software that encrypts files until the victim decides to pay the Bitcoin ransom -- took advantage of this when it hit several healthcare institutions last month. With more malware expected to target the healthcare industry this year, following HIPAA regulations could save your organization.
Posted on Tuesday May 23, 2017 | windows, wannacry, software update, security, external hard drive, cloud backup, business continuity, antivirus
Both businesses and individuals across dozens of countries are scrambling to fix their computer systems after a ransomware, named WannaCry, caused major disruptions earlier this month. Like most ransomware, WannaCry encrypts files and demands a Bitcoin payment for their release. What's worse, more WannaCry variants will likely be developed in the near future, according to security researchers. Fortunately, there are some common strategies you can use to mitigate the damage of the ransomware.
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