by Stephen Kennen | Sep 7, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Managed IT, Network Security
Your backup software probably isn’t providing what you need. I know that’s a strong statement. But it’s rooted in reality. Too many companies think that their data is safe because they’re using a backup tool. But their data is actually in peril, which...
by Stephen Kennen | Jun 17, 2021 | Network Security |
Why are North Carolina gas prices close to $3.00 a gallon as I release this blog? Some might say it’s the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Fair enough. But based on a recently published Newsweek story, I think we can answer that question even...
by Brad Link | May 14, 2021 | Network Security, Tech Tips |
Phishing emails are as predictable as the sunrise. If I received a dollar for every fraudulent message forwarded to our team, I’d have more cash than Bill Gates. Joking aside, I don’t foresee attacks slowing down for the businesses we serve. According to the FBI,...
by Stephen Kennen | Jan 26, 2021 | Managed IT, Network Security
Don’t let the headlines scare you. You can prevent ransomware. Maybe you’ve watched the NC State Bar and different firms land in the news. Maybe your firm has suffered from a ransomware attack. But whatever your experience, please know that your data isn’t doomed...
by Chuck Cannon | Nov 23, 2020 | Network Security, Tech Tips
Coming up with secure and unique passwords for all your online services is no easy task. Keeping these passwords organized is an even taller order. LastPass is a powerful way to consolidate that pile of sticky notes, unsecure Excel files, and hard-to-remember...
by Stephen Kennen | Nov 18, 2020 | Network Security
Should you pay a ransom to cybercriminals? Is this action illegal? Before I answer that question, I will say that—legal or not—paying the bad guys is not normally a good idea. For starters, can we really trust them to keep their word? Who says they will decrypt your...
