When you’re your own boss, it’s difficult, especially as industries of all types are becoming more competitive and agile than ever before. So what makes an effective business owner? They might have started with a good idea or…
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…
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…
Get the Information You Need to Protect Your Livelihood and Save Your Hard Earned Money What would happen if you woke up tomorrow, and your data was gone? What would you do? Would you panic? Would your vital…
Glitches and minor issues are somewhat commonplace when working with Excel, and can be a source of frustration for the average user. One issue, for example, gives an error message stating, “Excel found unreadable content in [your workbook].…
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…
According to sources at a variety of financial institutions, they have been tracking a pattern of fraudulent activity that indicates thieves have managed to compromise a number of credit card terminals located both in Colorado and California in…
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.…
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…
Cybercrime: The Biggest Grinch of All You might take a break during the holidays, but unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t. This time of year brings more threats than most business owners are prepared to handle as cybercriminals are constantly on…
David Ferris
Friday January 15, 2016 