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How to avoid falling victim to ransomware
How to avoid falling victim to ransomware We hear routinely in the news that a major corporation or government agency has had its data integrity compromised, with millions of pieces of personal data accessed. In these cases the criminals behind the attack hope to get...
Ransomware attacks just keep increasing: Vet practices aren’t immune
Ransomware attacks just keep increasing: Vet practices aren’t immune This cyberattack scheme isn't new, but it has become increasingly common over the past several years. Many of the viruses lurking out there steal data to be used for nefarious purposes. The goal has...
After a Ransomware attack
Three responses after a Ransomware attack If you are an unfortunate victim of a ransomware attack, there are basically only three options open to you. Ransomware is a type of computer virus that kidnaps your data and holds it hostage for money. It has become...
Smaller firms less likely to keep up to date on the basics that protect them
Smaller firms less likely to keep up to date on the basics that protect them.On the never ending problem of cyber security, small firms often do not have any/much in-house IT support. As a consequence, they may be less likely to be able to make sure their software is...
Denial is not a solution: Something you owe your customers and your employees
Denial is not a solution: Something you owe your customers and your employeesWhy do so many people procrastinate about making a will? Why is it so hard to get young people to buy health insurance? Because it is one of those “probably won’t happen--at least in the...
Limited investment capital and planning for trouble
Limited investment capital and planning for troubleSmall businesses often fail to take the time to make business continuity plans. One aspect of a business continuity plan involves developing plans to handle the loss of physical infrastructure and hardware....