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Related to a previous article published on our blog: Ransomware Part 1 Back in March of 2017, WannaCry was identified as a ransomware attack that took advantage of gaps in programming to infect machines with a virus that would lock your files until you paid for them. The fix for that problem was through a simple patch that was released much earlier prior to the attack. All the infected machines were a victim of not being up to date on patches. The same can be said for this new threat. On June 27, 2017 there were reports of a new ransomware dubbed “Petya” spreading across Europe. The first infections had started showing up in Ukraine with about 12,500 machines being infected. This new threat is different than WannaCry because it has worm capabilities, which allows it to move laterally across infected networks. However, it still uses the same SMBv1 vulnerabilities that WannaCry first exploited. How To Prevent It This new ransomware takes advantage of the sam...

            The cloud is a fantastic solution for businesses to make your services available to them anywhere, anytime. There are numerous reasons to persuade businesses to finally embrace Cloud Computing for their own benefit. Here we give some of those reasons: The Cloud Offers Enhanced Security Measures             Every company needs to have security in mind as a top priority, and the cloud can give you an improved sense of security for your data. One of the main pillars of cloud providers is their security that they can offer. You can be sure that your data will be protected if you invest in the cloud.             You can also remotely wipe files from certain devices if you believe they may be susceptible to being compromised. This stuff can mainly happen during business trips. This is just a bonus to h...

What is “RansomWare” exactly? Well it’s first and foremost a virus, but it’s different in that when it infects a computer it prevents users from accessing the operating system, or it encrypts all the data stored on the computer. You can then only access those files by paying some form of currency to get it unlocked. It essentially holds your data, at ransom, hence the name "RansomWare".              This is essentially what the “WannaCrypt” ransomware did. It infected thousands of computers. It disabled hospitals, business, and schools. Surgeries had to be put on hold because the virus had a hold on their equipment, for example. It’s a very serious attack and everyone should know how to keep themselves protected against this specific threat.              The simple solution to counter “WannaCrypt” is to just keep your computers up to date on patches that Mic...

            If your company has any similarities to other ones out there, it most likely heavily relies on communication technology and its functionality. You may have a VoIP system with a ton of features, but are you really getting the full benefit of those features? Here are three ways your business can get the most out of its VoIP system. Keep Track of Your Usage             Your VoIP being hacked is always a possibility. It’s a safe bet that the majority of attacks you’ll be faced with in regards to your VoIP system are ATO attacks. These function by pretty much flooding traffic into the phone system. This will directly affect how much money you’ll be spending on your system, since the hacker can use the phone system however they want and make you pay the bill. To counter this, you should keep track of your company’s VoIP usage to ensure that nothing weird is happening on the ba...

Everyone uses Office, we don’t need to persuade you on that. However, did you know that there are more than one way to use Office that can help you save money? That alone is a large difference between traditional Office apps, versus the Office 365 model which is subscription-based. An important thing to know, for both users and business professionals, is that Office 2016 is a one-time purchase, while Office 365 is a subscription-based model. There are of course more differences between them, however, here are a few reasons why Office 365 may be a better option for you. Office 365 is Cost-Effective              A large up-front cost isn’t as easy to fit into a budget when compared to a smaller monthly payment. This is a core component of software as a service, and it very much applies to Office 365. When it is acquired through Microsoft, users with Office 365 can be provided with a discount when they decide to pa...

Server virtualization is a popular solution known for increasing efficiency while minimizing risk. Regardless of the benefits that virtualization provides, businesses are still hesitant to welcome it into their company. If you’re still on the fence about it, consider these three reasons why it may be right for you. Application Isolation              When you virtualize a server, you’re give the ability to isolate important applications that you need. Isolating one application on its own server is very wasteful in terms of space, hardware, and money more importantly. However, it’s not out of the ordinary for SMBs to be using a “one application per server” methodology.              The alternative solution is a virtual server, which is more efficient when it comes to wasting resources. On a virtual server, your applications are held within a controlled e...

When you’re considering solutions to protect your business, you should look into getting an Uninterruptible Power Supply, or otherwise known as a UPS device. That’s because they can help avoid losing data, and providing a decent amount of upkeep to your company. What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply?              A UPS is an extremely important piece of hardware for any business that values data retainment, as well as redundancy. Wikipedia explains more about the UPS device:              An uninterruptible power supply, also uninterruptible power source, UPS or battery/flywheel back, is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically mains power, fails. A UPS differs from an auxiliary or emergency power system or standby generator in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from inpu...