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Petya Virus Spreads Across the Globe

Yet another ransomware attack is spreading across the globe hitting Russia, Europe, and the U.S. Thus far there are confirmed reports of the virus hitting Ukrainian ministries, radiation monitoring at Chernobyl nuclear facility, metro systems, and banks. A number of large companies like the Russian energy company Rosneft has also reported being hit. Ukrainian vice prime...

Hardware: To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade

Knowing what and when to upgrade your computer is always a nagging question for any business owner. Slow or outdated systems can kill a company’s efficiency and ultimate can chip away at your bottom line. At the same time, not every employee needs to have cutting edge technology or hardware powering his or her computer. The key is to striking a balance between power and...

Scriptkiddies Try To Resurrect WannaCry

Last week, ransomware WannaCry made headlines as it spread rapidly across 150 countries and attacked over 300,000 computers in a very short time. Security researcher Marcus Hutchins put a stop to the ransomware spreading by registering a domain that he found in the malicious code. He explained the process saying that “a sinkhole is a server designed to capture malicious...

WannaCry Ransomware Hits Over 150 Countries

WannaCry RansomwareAs we had discussed on a previous blog, ransomware is one of the fasted growing ways to attack companies, hospitals, and other institutions. This past weekend a ransomware attack called “WannaCry” struck and spread across the globe rapidly, hitting over 150 countries and over 300,000 computers. WannaCry demanded payments of $300 in order to unlock data...

What if This Email Link Leads Me to a Virus?

Email Is the Most Common Vehicle for MalwareSo, before you go clicking on any unknown links and have to call ITonDemand to resolve any virus or malware issues, use these tips best safety practices to protect your computer and system. Hover, don’t click You open an email and embedded in the text is a link to an unknown website. At this point, our instinct should be to...

Getting The Most Out Of Your IT Call

We’ve all been there. Your computer or smart device, cable box, or what have you, isn’t functioning properly and you have to make that call, sometimes the dreaded call, to tech support. You know that when you make the call you’re likely to have to go through an automated system before you get to talk to a live person. One key point to remember: You may be frustrated and...

What Was My Password Again?

Secure Your Business Operation With These Easy MethodsEvery day the news seems to be filled with stories about phishing scams targeting practically everyone or data breaches at a large company that compromised untold numbers of customers.Develop a Culture of Security MindfulnessIn this modern and digital world, it’s important for individuals and business ownersto be...

Why You Need More than a Managed Services Provider?

You already know that today you can’t manage a growing company and your technology needs alone. As a CEO, COO, CIO, or someone in management of your technology in your responsibility you have to leverage experts. Managed services providers have sprung up to provide this, but they too are now falling short due to the real need for more than a reactive partner with outside...

Are You Getting Suspicious Email? – Spoofing May Be To Blame

It’s happened to all of us. We open our email account and there glaring at us we see a plea for help from a friend or family member. Perhaps the email says your friend is stuck in London without any money or credentials and needs your assistance to get home. Your friend or family member pledges to pay you back after he or she returns home. Most likely you saw the email...

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