We’ve all seen the explosion of ransomware that hit last year. Huge payouts such as the $17,000 from Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center to regain control of critical medical devices and information were big headlines in 2016. What can we expect this year? Well, targeted ransomware, higher payouts, and advanced delivery methods. 1. Targeted Ransomware So …
As a business owner, your first goal is to keep your business running and stable. You focus on products, services, clients, sales, finances, employees, and more every single day. As the business grows, you begin hiring employees and outsourcing tasks. You may hire a sales manager, but outsource accounting. For many roles, the decision to …
Most smaller businesses have relied only on anti-virus software and firewall systems for security for many years. These have mostly worked to keep attackers and cyber criminals at bay. But as more sophisticated threats turn attention from larger businesses, governments, and banks to smaller business, it’s time to rethink that model. Today’s threats acknowledge these …
I have anti-virus and a firewall in my small business. I’m good, right? Read More »