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Cybersecurity and managed IT services

Security / Tech Hero / March 22, 2019 / 2019mar22_security_c, cybersecurity, itsecurity, malware, managedservices, ransomware, trojan

The saying that every company is a technology company is undeniably true, with today’s enterprises unable to function without digital hearts, veins, and arteries. This system, however, comes with a price: a daily onslaught of hacking and other cyberthreats. As such, expertise and robust solutions in cybersecurity are no longer the privilege and luxury of […]

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Fileless malware: The guileful threat

Security / Tech Hero / February 19, 2019 / 2019february19security_c, cybersecurity, fileless, malware, security, stuxnet

Fileless malware isn’t new and are an increasingly prevalent threat against organizations. This type of malware is not as visible as traditional malware and employs a variety of techniques to stay persistent. Consequently, it can adversely affect your business process and the infrastructures that run them. Let’s take a closer look at how it works

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Back up your mobile devices now

Business / Tech Hero / November 22, 2018 / 2018november22business_c, backups, business continuity, data security, disaster recovery, information security, malware, mobile backup, mobile security, security

Smartphones have become so advanced that there’s virtually no business task they can’t handle. Now everyone uses mobile devices to access work documents and, naturally, hackers got the memo. There are thousands of threats targeted towards mobile devices, so you’d be well served backing up the files in your mobile device, now. Malware on mobile

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What are the risks of BYOD?

Security / Tech Hero / August 23, 2018 / 2018august23security_c, bring your own device, byod, data protection, hacking, it security risks, malware

The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy lets employees use their personal mobile devices to do work for your company from anywhere. This strategy increases efficiency and convenience to your business, but it also brings a number of security risks to your IT infrastructure and data. If you’re thinking of incorporating BYOD in your office,

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4 Ways web monitoring boost productivity

Business / Tech Hero / July 31, 2018 / 2018july31business_c, bandwidth, filtering, internet, malware, productivity, web monitoring

With YouTube, Reddit, and Instagram just a few clicks away, it’s a miracle employees can get anything done during an eight-hour workday. This problem arises when a company does nothing to monitor or regulate internet usage. To fix this, consider using web monitoring software. Time-saving measures Internet monitoring software saves employees from visiting entertainment, gaming,

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SMB routers targeted by VPNFilter malware

Security / Tech Hero / June 20, 2018 / 2018june20security_c, cybersecurity, factory reset, hardware, malware, man in the middle attacks, passwords, router, vpnfilter

Earlier this year, news broke that a malware strain named VPNFilter was infecting hundreds of thousands of devices. If you didn’t act then, now’s the time. Security experts have updated their threat assessment and its much worse than they originally thought. Small businesses are especially at risk and need to take action. VPNFilter recap A

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Hide & Seek malware: What you need to know

Business / Tech Hero / June 15, 2018 / 2018june15hardware_c, botnet, business it, hide and seek, iot, malware

What’s the worst thing that could happen to your Internet of Things (IoT) devices? If you guessed ‘getting infected with malware,’ you’re right. Many users think IoT gadgets don’t need the same protections required for PCs, laptops, and smartphones — but they do. There’s a new malware strain that attacks IoT-enabled devices, and you need

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Nation-state hackers inflict destructive malware

Security / Tech Hero / June 1, 2018 / 2018june1security_c, doj, fbi, linksys, malware, mikrotik, nas, netgear, vpnfilter

A destructive, new malware has surfaced in at least 500,000 home and business routers across 54 countries. Security researchers warned that the infected devices could “self-destruct” as the said malware named VPNFilter can maintain presence even after a successful reboot. How VPNFilter Works Talos cited the vulnerable devices as Linksys, MikroTik, Netgear, and TP-Link networking

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Chrome users panic as new scam spreads

Security / Tech Hero / February 26, 2018 / 2018february26security_c, browser, chrome, cyberthreat, google, mac, malware, scam, security, web, windows

During the previous quarter, fake Chrome notifications urging users to dial a tech support number have grown dramatically. Research reveals that this tech support scam could possibly use an Application Programming Interface (API) to freeze the browser, convincing the user to get in touch with the support line and share their credit card details. The

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Locky-type ransomware is attacking systems

Security / Tech Hero / August 30, 2017 / 2017august30security_c, locky, malware, ransomware, security, trojan

A new, Locky-type ransomware is currently infecting tens of thousands of computers worldwide. It uses the same code from the 2016 version to encrypt users’ files and it looks poised to cause another massive cyber emergency. Here’s everything we know so far. Quick facts According to a threat intelligence report, the email-based ransomware attacks started

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Steer clear from these types of malware

Security / Tech Hero / July 28, 2017 / 2017july28security_c, adware, cyber security, cyber threats, malware, ransomware, spyware, trojan

Did you know that viruses, ransomware, spyware, and trojans are all categorized as types of malware? Having been around for decades, these cyber threats have grown both in number and intensity. Needless to say, it pays to know how each of them works as well as how to protect your business. Viruses Once created to

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Beware: Nyetya is worse than WannaCry

Security / Tech Hero / July 13, 2017 / 2017july13security_c, cyber security, malware, microsoft, nyetya, ransomware, wannacry

The cyber community hasn’t fully recovered from the WannaCry ransomware attacks, which struck businesses and organizations in May. Now, a Petya ransomware variant named Nyetya is poised to join its ranks as one of the worst cyber attacks in history. Like WannaCry, its attackers exploited unpatched Microsoft vulnerabilities and demanded a $300 ransom in Bitcoins.

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