Last month, we reviewed some steps that everyone can take to protect their online privacy. This month, we will cover ransomware. What it is, how it spreads and what to do about it. As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Ransomware - What you need to know. No one ever thinks anything bad will happen to them, until it does. For computer users, one of the worst PC-related problems that can happen is to lose their data: documents, financial information, client information, … [Read more...] about August Newsletter: Ransomeware
Small Business Online Security
Ransomware – What you need to know.
No one ever thinks anything bad will happen to them, until it does. For computer users, one of the worst PC-related problems that can happen is to lose their data: documents, financial information, client information, photos, etc. Not only do individuals need to worry about the accidental deletion of their data, now people run the risk of a cybercriminal rendering their files inaccessible, then demanding payment in order to get their data back. This expanding threat to your precious data is … [Read more...] about Ransomware – What you need to know.
Internet Privacy Changes
Internet Privacy Changes Just because enhanced privacy restrictions were not enacted by the government earlier this year does not mean you have no control at all. Let's take a look at the websites where you have definite control. Google, Facebook, and Amazon are constantly under scrutiny for collecting information about their users. By visiting maps.google.com/timeline you can learn a lot about what Google is tracking. Luckily, these sites include all the tools that you need to … [Read more...] about Internet Privacy Changes
7 Ways to Improve Your Small Businesses Online Security
Automation is key for quickly improving productivity, a lesson the hackers and cyber criminals of the world have taken to heart. New automated tools are allowing hackers to test, attack, and breach the security of hundreds of thousands of targets with minimal efforts, making small and medium-sized businesses a renewed focus of cyber-crime. In these attacks the attackers are generally probing for emails, addresses, credit cards, propriety information, and any other valuable data that … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Improve Your Small Businesses Online Security
