Our Top Tips to Keep Your Data Safe
“It won’t happen to me”. Believe me, it probably will, so don’t be a target. We’re all at risk, no matter how vigilant we are, however the more vigilant you are the less likely you are to fall victim to a cyber-attack. The stakes are high, and you have a responsibility to protect your company’s […]
FilesL0cker Ransomeware
SonicWall Capture Labs are reporting that a new variant of the FILESLOCKER ransomware is actively spreading. FilesL0cker RAN$OMWARE (aslo known as FilesLocker) is a ransomware that encrypts files on your computer, effectively locking you out. As with all ransomware the cybercriminals will demand a ransom, payable in bitcoin, to allow you access your own files. […]
Latest Email Scams
Unfortunately the scammers aren’t going away and I think it’s fair to say that this is going to get worse before it gets better and that’s if it gets better at all. The fact is that despite the efforts of the many security companies to stay ahead of the cyber-criminals, it can be extremely difficult to stop […]
Email is the Number One Threat Vector
The greatest threat to your organisation is sitting in the inboxes of your employees. Email is still the number one threat vector and a major weak link in your IT security. The truth of the matter is that many of us have become complacent and just want to get through the many emails that clog […]
Cybercrime Part 3 – Fighting the Attack
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Cybercrime Part 1 – A Brief History
Share this article? Share on facebook Share on Facebook Share on twitter Share on Twitter Share on linkedin Share on Linkdin Share on pinterest Share on Pinterest In light of the recent global ransomware attack by the Wannacry virus, I have decided to put together a series of posts to help you, the business owner […]
Ransomware Market Share
Yes, this is a thing now! I can’t believe I’m writing a post about the leader in Ransomware. But it is 2017 and we’re now entering the formative years of this relatively new threat… Cerber, has been one of the most active malware families over the past year and has increased its share of the […]
Online Backup v Online Storage
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CryptoLocker Ransomware. Your Files held to Ransom!
If you are unlucky enough to have been hit by the CryptoLocker ransomware virus, I’m afraid you’re not going to receive any solace from this article. In a nutshell, this software encrypts all office related documents and in some cases images on your desktop pc or laptop. Worse again, if you’re connected to an office […]
