Georgia County Forced to Pay Hackers $400,000 To End Ransomware Attack
A Georgia county was forced to pay $400,000 to cyber criminals last week to get their systems back online after a devastating cyber attack. From 11Alive: A ransomware attack that impacted Jackson County emergency services and crippled the government’s computer systems cost the rural community $400,000, the county manager confirmed Saturday. County manager Kevin Poe said that […]
What Type of Backup Does Your Business Need?
Hi everyone! In our last blog post, we looked at 6 reasons your hard drives could fail, and talked about some of the signs of hard drive failure. Given that you now know how often hard drives fail, how can you prepare ahead of time to protect your business? Today, we’ll address three main types […]
6 Reasons Your Computer’s Hard Drive Could Fail
Did you know that millions of hard drives fail every year? There are various reasons for this, but thousands of people and businesses lose valuable data like bank records, Quickbooks Files, order info, or even customer data due to hard drive failures. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be looking at different issues causing hard […]
Are your computers ready for hurricanes?
Are you prepared for hurricanes? Most of us prepare by stocking up on food, flashlight batteries, and making sure a generator is accessible. But there are important steps you need to take to prepare your computers and IT systems for major storms like hurricanes. As Hurricane Florence makes its way up the Eastern coast this […]
What’s New in Windows 10 – Version 1803
Windows 10 Version 1803 is here! Although most of the usual hype and news about Windows upgrades is centered around the main releases, like Windows 7, 8, and 10, Microsoft also releases smaller version updates on a regular basis. Going forward, we will be providing summaries of these updates so that you know what to […]
Russian hackers using home internet routers to steal information and commit cyber-espionage. Sounds like a plot from a movie, but it’s real life. The US and UK security agencies issued a joint statement yesterday alerting citizens that Russian spies have been using outdated routers in homes and businesses to spy for the Kremlin. According to […]
URGENT: This Android App Could Be Allowing Criminals To Hack Your Phone
Cybersecurity experts have discovered multiple Android apps that are being used to hack smartphones and steal texts, pictures, and other personal data. The apps are all fake versions of legitimate popular apps such as Facebook, Whatsapp and Minecraft. Back in September, hackers flooded the Google Play store with dozens of these fake apps. Google says […]
WATCH: What Happens When An Internet Scammer Gets A Chance To Do the Right Thing?
We’ve all dealt with those annoying internet scammers. You know, the ones who pretend to be a long-lost Nigerian prince who simply needs your bank account information and social security number to transfer $45 million dollars to your account. Some of these scammers claim that they need the money to provide for their family or […]
Google Releases New Pixel 2 Phone
Google just announced the release of its highly-anticipated Pixel 2 smartphone, after months of speculation on product design and features. The Pixel 2 is the sequel to Google’s first smartphone, the original Pixel. These phones run on the Android operating system, and are designed to compete with the Samsung Galaxy line of phones, as well […]
How Windows Updates Help Your Business Computers Run Faster and Stay Secure
We’ve discussed a lot of complicated topics on this blog, but today we’re going to talk about something that might seem pretty basic – Windows Updates. If you’ve spent any amount of time using a computer, you’ve probably encountered those annoying messages “Configuring Windows Updates. Please do not unplug or turn off your computer.” If […]
