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Posted on Friday March 03, 2017 | stuxnet, security, malware, fileless, cybersecurity
There have been some truly horrifying cyber-security headlines popping up over the last month. If you've been reading about “fileless†malware attacking banks and other big-name institutions around the world, we're here to set the record straight: Your business isn't in direct danger. But even if you're not, staying abreast of all the details is still worthwhile.
Posted on Wednesday January 25, 2017 | malware, fruitfly, cybersecurity, apple
For decades, Apple has enjoyed a reputation of being nearly invulnerable to threats of malware. That may be an exaggeration, but there is a bit of truth to it. However, if you're using Apple devices in your organization, you can't afford to take this exaggeration for granted. We're only just easing into 2017 and we've already seen the first Apple malware of the year. Read on to find out more.
Posted on Thursday January 12, 2017 | trojan, ransomware, managedservices, malware, itsecurity, cybersecurity
Cyber security is something you hear about a lot these days. Sometimes it’s thrown around to scare business owners, other times it has proven to be a cautionary tale, one that small businesses can learn from to fend themselves from online threats that can leave devastating impact. What’s certain is statistics don’t lie, and as much as you’d like to believe your business is safe, the worst could happen at any time.
Posted on Wednesday December 28, 2016 | ransomware, popcorn time, malware, cyber security
Popcorn Time is taking ransomware to a new level of devilish trickery by asking victims to give up two of their friends for a chance to rid their own computers of the virus. In cyber security this level of diabolical blackmail represents a new and scary trend for hackers. For more information on how Popcorn Time works and what you can do to keep it off your system, keep reading.
Posted on Thursday December 15, 2016 | security, malware, gooligan, google, ghost push, android
Google has to contend with yet another malware attack that targets older Android users. Gooligan is a variation of the very successful Ghost Push malware that infected more than four million phones in 2015. This time the point of attack is the Google account. The malware does not attempt to glean info, but rather to initiate downloads. Read on to find out more about the Gooligan virus and how it is affecting your business.
Posted on Friday October 28, 2016 | malware, google play, dresscode, android
Android developers are on the lookout for a malicious malware that is attacking app stores and users across the United States, France and other European countries. The malware, known as DressCode, is particularly dangerous to corporations that allow employees to use their own devices for work. Read on to find out more about the DressCode malware and what you can do to keep it from affecting your online activity.