The Cost of Ransomware Attacks on Cities
Ransomware attacks on cities are becoming more prevalent with ransom demands increasing with each attack. Recently, two cities have gone against conventional wisdom and decided to pay the ransom amount demanded by hackers who held their cities hostage. This decision has kickstarted the conversation between groups debating the moral implications of giving in to cybercriminals […]
Phishing Attacks – How to Protect Your Business and Users
Phishing attacks are some of the most terrifying cyberthreats a business can face. The frequency and severity of these attacks make them impossible to ignore. So how do you avoid them? Here are some best practices you can implement to protect your business. Hackers Are Using Phishing Attacks More and More Phishing attacks have been […]
Cybersecurity Professionals: Path to Job Security
Checking the news these days can be a scary proposition. With daily headlines about major corporate breaches, ransomware, and cryptojacking, consumers are very worried about the privacy of their data and security of their digital assets. According to one recent market report, global cybersecurity spending will exceed $1 trillion dollars from 2017 to 2021. Cybersecurity […]
4 Resolutions You Can Make to Secure Your Network in the New Year
2017 is almost upon us, and now is the time for IT leaders and network administrators to take a hard look at their technology resources. As this year comes to a close, it’s an opportune moment to take stock of what has worked in the past, what hasn’t and what changes should be made as […]
3 Network Horror Stories that Keep IT Up at Night
Any horror fan knows that the best – not to mention most bone-chilling – stories are always rooted in truth. The same is true for network attacks and breaches, which help to paint painful lessons for any company’s IT department. These are the frightening real-life tales that keep IT workers up at night, contemplating the […]
