2016 • Page 12 of 45 • PC Matic Blog

Community Foundation Resolves Ransomware Attack to Find Data Breach

Kayla Elliott / October 11, 2016

Hutchinson Community Foundation recovered from a ransomware attack, to find the criminals hacked their data too… On September 19, 2016, Hutchinson Community Foundation, in Hutchinson, Kansas, found out they had been hacked. Not only had they been hacked, but they were hit a ransomware attack. Ransomware is the malware that will encrypt users files, locking them until […]

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The Browser Wars – The Search for the Best Browser

Lyle / October 11, 2016

It seems that browser wars have been around forever. During the early 1990’s, the browser of choice was Netscape’s Navigator. Netscape’s massive successful IPO in 1995 got the attention of Microsoft. Microsoft began delivering their Internet Explorer bundled with their operating systems. The browser wars were underway. Some readers may recall the 1995 battle

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Ransomware Protection : Major Opportunity for MSPs

Kayla Elliott / October 11, 2016

MSPs, what protection are you offering your clients? Ransomware continues to spread at an epidemic level. With that comes a need for an advanced security solution that includes ransomware protection. From a Managed Service Provider (MSP) perspective, this is a massive opportunity to provide a higher level of protection to PC users. MSPs provide various

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NHS Remains Major Ransomware Target

Kayla Elliott / October 10, 2016

The National Health Service remains the main ransomware target… NHS has been identified as the primary ransomware target for quite some time. Several reports have suggested multiple ransomware attacks on the NHS, and a recent study suggests that won’t be slowing down anytime soon. With a 400% increase in ransomware attacks, the NHS needs to

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Malwarebytes PUP Classification cause Enigma lawsuit.

Enigma Sues Malwarebytes After PUP Classification Accusations

Kayla Elliott / October 10, 2016

Enigma files complaint against Malwarebytes after PUP classifications… Malwarebytes PUP classification. BleepingComputer isn’t the only one with a target on their back. Enigma is also bringing legal action against Malwarebytes. According to PRLeap, Enigma’s suit claims their competitor used false advertising, unfair competition, and tortious interference with contractual relations when they categorized Enigma’s SpyHunter and

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New Cyber Security Concern Threatens Privacy and Bank Account

Kayla Elliott / October 7, 2016

The latest cyber security locks your files and steals your personal information… D0xware is the latest and arguably the most concerning form of malware to threaten PC users. D0xware is a swift combination of personal data theft and ransomware rolled into one little package. The malware will first encrypt your files, similar to ransomware. Once

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78% of IT Decision Makers Aren’t Prepared for Cyber Criminals

Kayla Elliott / October 6, 2016

Cyber criminals attack in various ways, and a vast majority of IT departments aren’t ready… In a study, shared by Healthcare IT News, 94% of IT decision makers reported being aware of the cyber security risks their companies are facing. However, almost half of them do not have a preventative cyber security plan in place. Of

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Two More Medical Facilities Infected With Ransomware

Kayla Elliott / October 6, 2016

Ransomware infections are spreading from coast to coast… Marin Healthcare District Marin Healthcare District (MHD), located in Greenbrae, California was paralyzed after a ransomware attack that occurred in late July. It is reported the infection stemmed from another attack that hit Marin Medical Practice Concepts in July as well. MHD computers were down for a period

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Continuum MSPs Hit With Massive Hack

Kayla Elliott / October 5, 2016

Continuum has increased security measures, after their MSPs have been hit with a major hack… Continuum realized there was a hack in their systems about two months ago. This hack lead to cyber criminals gaining the ability to create fake administration accounts within customer systems. It has been reported that several MSPs have found false

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Average PC Memory (RAM) Continues to Climb

Lyle / October 5, 2016

The PC Pitstop Research Memory Trends chart shows that the percentage of PCs that have more than 4 GB RAM is accelerating. The chart below shows the average amount of Memory found on PCs for each year since 2008. The overall average found on PCs in 2016 is just under 6 GB. The chart shows

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