by Bob Martin | Oct 18, 2016 | Malware, ransomware
There have been plenty of reports of ransomware attacks over the last two years. It’s clearly on the rise. New reports show that ransomware is now the top cyber security threat to the financial industry, which tends to be the most security conscience sector....
by Bob Martin | Oct 13, 2016 | Data Security, Malware
Weather isn’t the only threat to fear in a hurricane. Cyber criminals are using the chaos and destruction following Hurricane Matthew to take advantage of unsuspecting web users using malware and phishing scams. The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)...
by Bob Martin | Sep 1, 2016 | Data Security, Malware
Most of our readers are computer savvy. They know the basics of how their IT works and are mindful of cyber threats and data security risks. But, we all have that relative or friend who is a late adopter of computers, networks, smartphones and the internet. They may...
by Bob Martin | Jun 7, 2016 | IT Insider, Malware
Facebook has created a currency of ‘Likes.’ They are given and received by the millions every day. Some users are stingy with their likes, some give them freely to every post they see. But, be wary of those viral posts requesting you to ‘copy and...
by Bob Martin | May 19, 2016 | Malware
Not all malware is created equal, and the security of your data may rest on being able to recognize the various types that can infect your network. Some of this malicious code does little more than cloud the screen with popups, while other types can result in data...
