Security
What It Takes to Stop a Hack
As the technology behind successful business operations continues to advance, hacking groups trail close behind with a slew of new and unusual threats. But what’s preventing these groups from wreaking havoc on any and every organization at their mercy?
On Thursday, June 11th, Rocket IT’s VP of Technology, Eric Henderson will host a webinar with Partnership Gwinnett in which audiences will witness first-hand the dissection of a real-world attack that hit a Metro Atlanta-based company.
Read MoreNew Ransomware — Ragnar Locker — Evades Modern Antivirus Software
For those businesses operating in a Windows environment, a new malware threatens to encrypt and ransom sensitive information; all while going undetected by standard antivirus applications.
Discovered on May 21, 2020 by Sophos Labs, ‘Ragnar Locker’ was engineered to strictly target corporate offices and government agencies in hopes of shutting down entire operations.
Read MoreSoftware to Manage a Remote Workforce | Benefits & Features
Whether it’s the recent launch of an international office, a global pandemic, or an occasional period of inclement weather, it’s likely that many businesses will face a day in which remote operations become vital to their financial success.
In this article, Rocket IT aims to equip and educate managers on the technology needed to lead from afar; while also highlighting how productivity tracking software can be used to gamify processes, discover new workflows, build trust, and more.
Read MoreCoronavirus Stimulus Check Scams | What You Need to Know
Training employees on the tell-tale signs of a phishing email isn’t a one-time deal. Cybercriminal groups are creative, continuously altering phishing campaigns to align with current events.
In light of the ongoing pandemic, Rocket IT is determined to help audiences vigilantly identify new scams pertaining to the spread of COVID-19, the status of stimulus checks, and the reopening of the economy.
Read MoreOffice 365 Is Now Microsoft 365 | Here’s What Changed
As of April 21, 2020, Microsoft has officially launched the rebranding of Office 365; with the subscription-based platform now falling under the company’s Microsoft 365 line of services.
While the core capabilities of each bundle remains the same, a few welcomed features have been added to both Business and Enterprise plans.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Zoombombing | Zoom Settings to Change
As Zoom’s developers continue to update the back-end security of the video-conferencing application, a slew of welcomed settings give individuals the power to protect their meetings and the discussions held inside. But rather than skimming through a seemingly endless number of patch notes, Rocket IT is here to provide you with a specially curated list of settings to enable; mitigating the risk of Zoombombing and other vulnerabilities.
Read MoreAvoiding Tax Season Phishing Scams
With tax season now in full swing, cyber criminals have once again boosted their fraudulent activities; hoping to scam unsuspecting individuals out of well-earned refunds and possibly even their own identities.
But despite the many complex tools scammers can use to gain access to sensitive account information, the sense of urgency around filing taxes creates a breeding ground for successful phishing attacks.
Read MoreIranian U.S. Conflict | How To Prepare For a Cyber Attack
As tensions between the United States Military and members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continue to result in feelings of aggression between both parties, civilians based in the US must be ready to defend themselves from the collateral damage that may come their way at any time.
Read MoreNew Bug Threatens Every Windows User | Update Your Devices Now
January 14, 2020 marked the last day Microsoft would support devices running Windows 7, and right out of the gate users of the unprotected operating system are facing some major security risks. Found by the National Security Agency, a significant vulnerability was recently discovered to affect nearly every version of Windows introduced over the last 20 years; including Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019.
While Microsoft has since released a patch to remediate the security flaw on its newest platforms, individuals still running older versions of the OS will not receive this update. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that those who have not upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 consider doing so immediately.
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