What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a specific type of malware or virus that locks users out of their own data by encrypting it… And then holding the decryption key hostage in exchange for a large sum of money, usually delivered via bitcoin because of its difficulty to track online. These crypto viruses (Locky, CryptoLocker, WannaCry, etc.) spread in…
WannaCry Ransomware: The Biggest Ransomware Outbreak in History
The newest ransomware threat sweeping the digital world, WannaCry (also known as WCry, Wana Decrypt0r, or WannaCrypt) is being hailed by security experts as “the biggest ransomware outbreak in history.” Over the weekend, WannaCry has infected organizations all over the world, such as FedEx, the United Kingdom’s National Health System hospitals, Nissan, and many more.…
How to Choose An Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Setting up a new office, adding a secondary Internet connection, or replacing an expensive/poor ISP is a daunting task. The variety of services, contract types, acronyms, and other traps in the buying process can be overwhelming and leave you stuck with a bad contract. When selecting the right ISP for your organization, there are four…
Five Easy Steps to Capture Dead Time
The average cost of unplanned downtime per minute in 2016 was nearly $9,000 per incident. Your organization doesn’t have to eat the cost of dead time. Download our free whitepaper now to learn five easy steps you can take to capture dead time. From more efficient integration to beating your inbox addiction, this paper gives you…
How Long Will This Server Last? A Basic Guide to the Shelf-Life of Your Organization’s Hardware
Technology equipment can be expensive, and many organizations try to get as much use out of their hardware as they can before replacing them, sometimes to their detriment. But how long should you really keep your equipment before the risk for failure and unplanned downtime becomes significant? Here’s a basic guide to the lifespan of…
How to Prepare for Working Outside the Country for the First Time
Are you getting ready to travel outside the country? You’ve probably run down the typical checklist: give your itinerary to a trusted friend or family member so someone knows where you are, check-in with your embassy, get your passport and (if necessary) visas up to date, stay hydrated, etc. But how can you make sure…
BCC: How To Send Emails to Large Groups Without Giving Away Your Address Book
Have you ever received an email and winced when you saw the email addresses of about 25 other executives in the recipient line? For those of you who have been the ones sending those emails, sending one mass email to everyone instead of many individual ones is certainly the fastest and most efficient way to…
Ten Gadgets to Keep You Warm This Winter
It’s been a relatively mild winter so far, but the temperatures are rapidly dropping. To help keep you focused on what’s mission critical instead of shivering in your ergonomic office chair, here are ten gadgets that will keep you nice and cozy both in and out of the office. A Heated Wrap Adjustable and warm.…
Protecting Yourself from Phishing Attacks
We’ve recently seen a good number of VERY sophisticated phishing emails that could’ve resulted in significant financial loss. As phishing attempts escalate, and scammers find increasingly crafty ways to elicit money from their victims, we must stay vigilant. One clever phishing email scheme we’ve seen increasing recently goes something like this: An employee receives an…