Recent Malware Attacks Show Why You Need to Protect Your Data

Sep, 2018

Recent Malware Attacks Show Why You Need to Protect Your Data

Earlier this year, hackers took aim at the city of Atlanta, hobbling the city government’s vital data and computer systems. They used a pernicious form of malware — malicious software programs that can harm or disable your computer or mobile device while robbing you of time, money or your very identity.

That’s exactly what occurred in Atlanta, where Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said, “We are dealing with a hostage situation.” And recovery efforts have cost the city an estimated $2.6 million.

What happened in Atlanta, unfortunately, doesn’t stay in Atlanta. The city’s experience with digital extortion illustrates the dangers posed by hackers — and why businesses and individuals must do all they can to detect and prevent cyber attacks. Read more

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Jun, 2018

By Erik Briceno

Keeping Up With the Bad Guys: 3 Key Trends in Cybersecurity

When it comes to protecting your business, one of the greatest dangers stems from cyber threats, which is why it’s so important to make sure your IT security evolves as fast as the malware does. Read more

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Feb, 2018

By Erik Briceno

Prevent Malware From Infecting Your Computer: Use These Best Practices

To avoid malware — think malicious and software combined into one menacing package — the best defense is a good offense.

When it comes to prevention, there’s one key component that has more impact than any other when it comes to keeping your computer, or any device, safe. Read more

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Feb, 2018

Protect Your Businesses From Malware: Know the Common Types

By Erik Briceno

Protect Your Business From Malware: Know the Common Types

When it comes to malware, the bad guys continue to increase in numbers and creativity.

Malicious software comes in a variety of forms. Some are designed to wipe out data, while others want to hold that data for ransom. But every type of malware means lost revenues for your business. That’s why it’s hard to overestimate how important it is for businesses to protect their data from these cybercriminals. Read more

cyber security, data protection, malware, network security, security, spyware, trojan, V2 Systems

Feb, 2018

By Erik Briceno

Your Computer’s Worst Enemy: Malware

It’s what every tech user fears — malware, those malicious software programs that can harm or disable your computer or mobile device while robbing you of precious time, money or your very identity. In 2017, experts say more than half of American adults were impacted by a malware attack. You don’t want to become part of that statistic. Read more

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Recent Malware Attacks Show Why You Need to Protect Your Data

Keeping Up With the Bad Guys: 3 Key Trends in Cybersecurity

Prevent Malware From Infecting Your Computer: Use These Best Practices

Protect Your Business From Malware: Know the Common Types

Your Computer’s Worst Enemy: Malware

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