The symptoms below are common signs of a malware infection. However, many types of malware attack without any warning. These hidden programs may be even more of a malware threat, and can lead to problems such as identity theft and credit card fraud. Need help with this? See our virus removal page or call 561-450-8710….
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3 Common Ways Data is Lost in the Cloud
There’s a common misconception that user data in SaaS applications is fully backed up. It’s more likely that an employee will delete something they end up needing two weeks later than the possibility of all of Google’s servers being destroyed by a storm. In fact, SaaS applications usually aren’t the responsible party for data loss, but they aren’t…
SHOULD YOU UPGRADE YOUR COMPUTER OR BUY A NEW ONE?
This is something we are being asked on a daily basis and the answer requires you to consider a number of parameters. In general if you are happy with your PC’s performance there is obviously no compelling need to make any changes. However to ask this question you are probably not happy and long for…
Understanding Malware
The internet is full of bad actors—people with malicious intent out to steal your information and use it in potentially costly ways. A new study by McAfee and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggests the cost of global cyber-crime was $600 billion last year. That is a frightening increase from 2014 when the same…
Why Your Small Business Should Use a VPN
The internet is an essential but dangerous tool, especially for small businesses. According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigation Report, 58% of malware attack victims are categorized as small businesses, and over 70% of cyber attackers deliberately target small businesses. This isn’t a scare tactic, it’s a reality. Every small business owner needs to do everything they…
Is Your Personal Data Safe?
With data protection laws changed last year to the new GDPR guidelines, companies follow these regulations to make data more secure whilst offering transparency to individual customers. But it’s sometimes the owner of the data revealing what they have to offer, online without realizing it. Posting photos, videos and status updates are pretty much part…
Why your small business should work with MSP to get the most from the cloud
Whether your small business is already on the cloud or has made the decision to utilize it in the near future, an experienced managed service provider (MSP) can help your company get the most value out of your cloud services. Need help with this? See our managed cloud services page or call 561-450-8710. In this…
Tips anf Tricks to prevent watery hole attacks
Hackers are getting creative nowadays with their illicit activities, which means the onus is on computer users to take steps to protect their computers. The first step to staying ahead of the game is by learning more about cyberattacks. Here are some pointers to help you deal with oneway criminals steal data: watering hole attacks….
Four Stages of an advanced persistent threats
Of the many dangers facing SMBs today, perhaps the most pernicious are advanced persistent threats (APT). APTs are characterized by the intruder’s intent to not only breach defenses, but remain on the network undetected for as long as possible. Understanding the anatomy and the four stages of an APT is critical to devising an effective…
How Your Business Could Benefit by Upgrading to Windows 10 (and what you need to know about Windows 7 support ending)
What version of Windows is your company using? It might not be the most exciting question you’ve ever been asked. But it’s an important one. Because the latest version of Windows – Windows 10 – is now available (and has been for a number of years). Despite this, many businesses are continuing to use older versions of…
