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Posted on Monday September 04, 2017 | ransomware, locky, ikarus, healthcare it, cyber security, backup
Ever since the WannaCry and Petya ransomware outbreaks, healthcare organizations have been on their toes. But just when they thought they could relax, a new strain of ransomware has come along. A “Locky-variant†ransomware campaign is currently underway, and it's every bit as dangerous as previous ransomware attacks.
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017 | voip, vishing scam, phishing scam, internet telephony, cyber security
Your business may be well-armed against email-based phishing scams, but you shouldn't neglect your VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems. Through ‘vishing scams,' hackers can disguise themselves as a bank representative and convince your employees to provide confidential financial details via a seemingly harmless VoIP call. Your business will be well-served by guarding itself from this new breed of phishing scam.
Posted on Friday July 28, 2017 | trojan, spyware, ransomware, malware, cyber threats, cyber security, adware
You've all heard of viruses, spyware, ransomware and trojans. But did you know that they're all types of malware? They're all designed to ruin your digital life, but different types of malware put your computer at risk in different ways. Understanding what sets them apart can keep your business guarded.
Posted on Thursday July 13, 2017 | wannacry, ransomware, nyetya, microsoft, malware, cyber security
The WannaCry ransomware, which infected 200,000 business globally and made over $100,000 in ransom payments, is said to be one of the worst cyber attacks in history. However, a new ransomware strain named Nyetya is shaping up to be a more formidable security threat. It has already affected businesses globally, and security firms and researchers believe it to be stealthier and more sophisticated than WannaCry.
Posted on Tuesday April 18, 2017 | routers, managed services, hardware, firmware, cyber security
For decades, one of the most foundational principles of cyber security has remained the same: Always update and patch your software. But for most people, hardware is exempt from this process. They think of hardware as nothing more than a vessel for software to occupy -- and that's totally incorrect. Read on to learn more about this oft-neglected aspect of IT security.
Posted on Thursday February 23, 2017 | vulnerabilities, printer, hardware, cyber threats, cyber security
This is not a question often asked by anyone who has ever used a printer. Given the increasing sophistication of hackers' capabilities, the discovery that cyber thievery can, in fact, be performed through some popular printer brands hardly comes as a surprise. One study reveals that at least 20 printer models are vulnerable to Distributed Denial-of-Service and other types of attacks. Let's take a look at this chilling development in cybersecurity.