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Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2017 | voip, skype, ransomware, html, flash ad, backups
Skype has made many improvements to become the go-to audio and video communication tool. But as more people turn to Skype to conduct their business, hackers are sure to follow. Recently, Skype has been plagued with fake Flash ads, which if triggered, lead to devastating ransomware infections. Read on below to find out how you can stay safe from this attack.
Posted on Wednesday March 22, 2017 | ransomware, prevention tips, malware, cybersecurity
Ransomware is everywhere. Over the last couple years, dozens of unique versions of the malware have sprung up with a singular purpose: Extorting money from your business. Before you even consider paying for the release of your data, the first thing you must always check is whether your ransomware infection already has a free cure.
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 Monday December 05, 2016 | trojan, symantec, stegoloader, ransomware, healthcare
Computer technology firm Symantec is warning consumers that an infamous trojan virus still targets healthcare data across the United States and around the world. This infamous piece of malware hides among image files downloaded with pirated software. Read on to learn more about the Stegoloader infection, how it might target your business, and what you can do to keep it at bay.
Posted on Wednesday September 21, 2016 | zero day attack, security, ransomware, phishing, patch, malware, cyber attackers
As with all technology, trendy phrases come and go with the passing of every IT conference and newly released virus. And when dealing with cybersecurity, keeping up with them all can mean the survival -- or demise -- of a business. If you're looking for a list of the industry's most relevant terms, you've come to the right place.