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Washington, D.C., May 13, 2017 – The world was hit with a widespread ransomware attack starting Friday morning (BBC, NYT, WSJ). Preliminary reports suggest at least 75,000 computers in 99 countries were affected. The ransomware attack locked the files of impacted systems and demanded payment – $300 in bitcoin – to release the data. Ransomware is
WARNING: Hackers are targeting Netflix Customers with new Phishing email Here is how the scam works. Hackers send you an email claiming to be from Netflix. The email usually has the Netflix logo in the body of the message. The letter will read: Dear Customer: We’re having some trouble with your current billing information. We’ll
With the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, businesses need even stronger security tools to defend their sensitive documents. Fortunately, Office 365 subscribers now have more advanced security tools to stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. If you are concerned about security and compliance, these new Office 365 features could help. Threat Intelligence Threat Intelligence for
Updating the Windows operating system is both crucial for the security of your computers, and incredibly frustrating. Up until now, Microsoft has released patches and updates unpredictably and often at a pace difficult to maintain. However, the company behind the world’s more popular operating system has announced it’s making some changes. Windows 10 updates in
If employee training and education isn’t an integral part of your cybersecurity strategy, a recent scam might force you to reconsider. Instead of relying on complicated programming code to steal and destroy data, hackers are increasingly relying on human errors to get the job done. Even well-trained users are falling for the most recent ploy,
One of the defining characteristics of Apple computers is their seemingly impenetrable security system. Business and individual consumers alike who value security most in an operating system choose Apple products. Will this still be the case now that malware attacks on MacOS are increasing — 744% in 2016, according to reports? Read on to find
[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/1097/2017/05/ProvidenceConsulting_CEOFraudEmailScam-blogpost.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] There is no better budget ammo for new-school security awareness training than to prevent phishing attacks. Attempts at cyber wire fraud, using spoofed email to impersonate a C-level executive or trusted business associates, surged in the last seven months of 2016, the FBI said in a May 4, 2017 warning. Cyber criminals
In today’s competitive business environment, SMBs are constantly finding new ways to outdo one another. Recently, social media and content marketing strategies have become increasingly popular. But because many of your competitors are utilizing the same platforms as you are, it’s essential for you to find new methods to make your business stand out. These
We are taught never to judge a book by its cover. But in this superficial age, looks are everything, especially for websites. Your website is a customer’s first impression of your business, and if your site has poor graphics, illegible content, and other website no-no’s, that could end all chances of establishing a relationship and
Good news for Android users of Dropbox apps. Last month, Dropbox announced a new app update that will bring the very useful document scanning feature to Google’s operating system. This means you no longer have to use a bulky scanner to convert files into PDFs — just bring your Android device. Read on below for
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