CryptoWall 4.0 users have discovered that Russian users are spared any encryption after the malware is deployed onto their system. This is because the ransomware checks to determine which keyboard is being used, and when Russian is detected as the language, the ransomware kills itself before encryption. This news comes as no big surprise to […]
Whether you’re traveling for business, to visit family, or for some relaxation – there’s always a looming risk of losing personal belongings. Small items like laptops are especially easy for thieves to target in busy places such as airports, which puts your data and privacy at risk. In fact, in many instances the data on […]
If you think that your small-sized business would not attract hackers, think again. Cybercriminals target businesses – big or small, because of the apparent lack in IT security measures. Small to medium-sized businesses need to think past the size of their organization and realize that everyone is at risk for cyber-attacks: individuals, government agencies, banks, […]
The concept of a typical light bulb used to provide light in a home being used to transmit data may seem far-fetched to some, but in actuality, the technology is closer to being a reality than many realize. With the introduction of Li-Fi, standard household lighting could soon offer a means of data transmission that […]
In the last 5 years, ransomwares have managed to extort more than $1 billion from their unsuspecting victims. The most notorious of them all, Cryptowall 3.0, have managed to gain $325 million in less than a year after being deployed. Cryptowall 4.0, its smarter, meaner successor is now infecting thousands – if not millions of […]
WARNING: The Latest, Most Complex Fraud Scam Might Catch You Off Guard! You may be wondering how cybercriminals are able to turn stolen credit card data into cash flow. A popular scheme is to sell high demand, incredibly underpriced items on eBay that they don’t even own yet. Upon the auction ending, the fraudster uses […]
You may think that using cloud-based email means that your enterprise email archiving needs are taken care of – but that’s not quite true. A separate cloud-based email archiving solution provides functionality that your cloud email system simply can’t, which could give you significant advantages over the competition. Moreover, in many cases, separate cloud email archiving can […]
As of last month, a majority of US banks will have replaced most traditional debit and credit cards with newer, ideally more secure versions that rely on a microchip instead of a magnetic strip for data storage. What many people don’t know is that this new-fangled chip technology is not 100% secure! The FBI has issued […]
Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks – and there’s a lot to be thankful for – from the health of your family and friends to the delicious food we eat during the holiday. There’s one thing most business owners would be extremely thankful for: explosive profitability and a greater competitive advantage in the marketplace. […]
Microsoft is the best choice for almost all daily work in the office, whether it’s Word for document processing, Outlook for email or Excel for spreadsheets, so why not get the most out of those services? Microsoft Office 365’s latest Cloud-based features have a lot to offer businesses, but could it expose your company to […]