ALERT: Your AntiVirus May be Letting you down The best way to avoid a computer virus is by using common sense, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be safe from attack. Even the most careful user can find themselves infected in an instant and spreading the virus faster than a sneeze in flu season. It’s why …
The term “virus” is often used to describe many different types of infection a computer might have. Virus, when used as a blanket term, can describe any number of potential computer programs. What these programs have in common are they are typically designed to cause damage, steal data, or spread across the network. Malware describes …
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Your business may not be supplying oil to the United States, and you may not even be in the critical infrastructure business, but don’t think that means ransomware can’t happen to you, too. This article shares lessons learned from a headline-grabbing event, and they’re applicable to businesses of all sizes in all industries. First, what …
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The answer is not a big suprise. Pegasus, an Israeli spyware developed by NSO, made international news in 2019 after it was discovered that several governments were using it to spy on human rights activists and journalists. Pegasus was allegedly used to extract messages and information from the phones of journalists, politicians, and activists in …
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What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware). When it gets into your device, it makes your computer or its files unusable. Ransomware is a type of malware used by cybercriminals to prevent you from accessing your files or equipment. They then demand payment in order to reclaim your access. How does …
Here are a few ways your IT systems can be breached When it comes to business IT security, many small- and medium-sized businesses like yours often struggle to protect their systems from cyberattacks. One primary step is to be aware of online threats. Here are five common ways your systems can be breached. 1. You …
Boost your cybersecurity for your small business. Is your small business’ cyber defenses enough to protect it from a cyberattack? Unfortunately, just incorporating the latest antimalware software or firewall to your system won’t guarantee your company’s safety. Conducting a security audit will give you a complete picture of your company’s data integrity, giving you a …
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