Ransomware is a form of malware (malicious software) that threatens to publish, block or delete a victim/s computer files, databases or applications.
6 Phases of a Ransomware Attack
Additional Writing Credit: Evan McLean – Microsoft Certified Security Administrator for JIG Technologies 6 Phases of a Ransomware Attack Phase 1: Exploitation and Infection The first step is to infect a victim’s computer with malware. This can be achieved by…
How to Protect Yourself from Phishing
Learn how to identify and protect yourself from phishing.
How do Consumer Laptops and Business Laptops Compare
How to pick the right laptop Business Laptops versus Consumer Laptops An IT Company review on what the best options are for you and your organization Performance | Technical Features | Appearance | Pricing | Serviceability It’s hard to know just…
Managed Service Providers vs. In-House IT
Managed Service Provider VS In-House IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) will typically cost less annually than a full-time salary for a small to mid sized business. Most Managed Service Providers offer several flexible payment options to suit your business needs.…
Top 5 IT Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Number Five 5 Not verifying backup, or having backup retention All business owners know that backup is important and often set it up. However, many forget to test or run multi-layer backup retention. Here are some real-life examples that we’ve…
Fear Machine Learning
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought us to the point where systems are using a combination of algorithms, analysis, and experience to learn and program themselves without human intervention. This type of progress has and will result in…
The Hidden IT Security Threats Right in Your Office Today
There are a lot of reports in the news about IT security threats and the damage they have caused. This has put a larger focus on implementing firewalls and anti-virus systems to prevent hackers from afar getting into our systems.…
Why Antivirus Doesn’t Work and What to do About it
In a previous article, I talked about how cyber crime is continuing to get more sophisticated, and how the offenders are getting away with larger amounts. In this article, we’ll look at AntiVirus software why it’s not always effective and…
Custom Software vs Off The Shelf: The Pros & Cons
Should You Use an Off The Shelf Software Solution or a Custom One? You want to be competitive and grow your business. How you manage and process data are essential factors for reaching both objectives. That’s where software comes in. Choosing…