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Tech Support
September 2, 2019
March 16, 2020
Security
2 min read

Ransomware Revisited

Ransom: a sum of money is demanded in order for the release of goods. Software: the programs and other operating information used by a computer. What do you get when you combine the two? Ransomware. Ransomware is a form of a cyberattack in which

Ben Jones
August 10, 2018
June 15, 2020
Security
5 min read

Hackers Target Municipalities and Why That’s a Problem for Your Business

On March 22, 2018, a remote-triggered ransomware called “SamSam” demanded a one-time payment of $51,000 be made to restore the city of Atlanta, Georgia’s, data. Despite an operating budget somewhere in the neighborhood of $625 million, Atlanta’s municipal leaders refused to pay the fine.

Ben Jones
February 2, 2018
March 18, 2020
Network Security
2 min read

Protect Your Business Against Targeted Ransomware

Put yourself in the shoes of a cybercriminal. What kind of ransomware attack would you launch? Would you throw out one big attack and try to get as many victims as possible? What about a more targeted ransomware attack to get a specific company

Ben Jones
November 6, 2017
June 10, 2020
Network Security
2 min read

Bad Rabbit Ransomware Hits Eastern Europe

Another day, another ransomware attack. This time in Eastern Europe, as countries have seen establishments and infrastructure hit by an infection by the name of Bad Rabbit. Among the targets were government buildings, members of the media, and transportation centers.The main countries affected appear

Ben Jones
September 27, 2017
March 17, 2020
Network Security
2 min read

5 Reminders To Protect You Against Ransomware

In many ways, the Internet still feels like an untamed wilderness. Threats to your business show up all the time, and this doesn’t even consider the powder keg that is social media. According to Cisco’s Annual Cybersecurity Report, ransomware is growing 350% on a

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Ransomware Revisited

Hackers Target Municipalities and Why That’s a Problem for Your Business

Protect Your Business Against Targeted Ransomware

Bad Rabbit Ransomware Hits Eastern Europe