What is a rootkit? And how to stop them

Posted by Margaret - July 18, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, End User Security Training, Information Technology, IT, Malware, Managed Services

used with permission from Norton by Symantecby Dan Rafter Computer viruses and other malware are real threats. And rootkits might be the most dangerous, both in the damage they can cause and the difficulty you might have in finding and removing them. Rootkits are a type of malware that are designed so that they can […]

Ransomware Attacks Take Down County Government Offices Time and Time Again

Posted by Margaret - May 13, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, End User Security Awareness Training, End User Security Training, IT, Malware, Managed Services, Phishing

It seems like government offices aren’t learning their lesson, with ransomware attacks continuing to impact operations and cost time and money to recover. A string of unrelated ransomware attacks have plagued county offices in recent months. Last month, the Ryuk strain of ransomware took out the email services of a county in Georgia costing them a […]

Phishing Identification Checklist

Posted by Margaret - February 28, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, End User Security Awareness Training, End User Security Training, Phishing, Uncategorized

Phishing attempts work when they gain your trust and make you act emotionally. For example, if an email looks like it comes from your bank, you are likely to recognize it and trust it. If it says you need to take immediate action to avoid penalties, you may be alarmed and act immediately, clicking on […]