2020

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Mobile Safety

Android protection on the go We’ve been talking about ransomware and the current cyber security climate a lot. While we know it’s necessary to have protection on your computers and servers, did you know it’s a good idea to keep a security program on your phone as well? It’s always surprising that people don’t know […]

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National Attempt to Thwart Cyber Warfare

Department of Defense sets guidelines The Department of Defense (DOD) is ready to release its first manual for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines. Several drafts have been released recently, with 0.7 being the latest in early December. CMMC guidelines regulate organizations looking to do work on government contracts. Therefore, it’ll decrease the likelihood

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Small Business and Ransomware

Up to 55% of small businesses will pay ransomware demands According to a study done by Small Business Trends in 2019, about 55% of small businesses (SMBs) say they’ll pay ransomware demands if hit. Of those surveyed, 39% even say they’ll pay any cost. Beazley Breach Response Services published a study in March of 2019.

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Ransomware 101

What actually is ransomware? We’ve all heard about ransomware and the attacks on governments, schools, and businesses. It seems like ransomware is everywhere. But what is it exactly? What does it do? What does it looks like? Let’s explore this ever growing threat so we can better understand it. A definition I hear a lot

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Real Life Scam Story

I was scammed, let me tell you how I handled it… There are so many benefits to working at PC Matic. One of my favorites, however, is the wealth of information that I have at my disposal every day. I try to share a lot of that with you. Before Christmas, we published a blog

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Top 5 Most Expensive Ransomware Attacks of 2019

Ransomware a growing Global epidemic 2019 saw a dramatic increase in global ransomware attacks. Attackers have found their way into governments, schools, and businesses across the world. As their methods continue to become more sophisticated and ironclad, their ransom demands continue to increase. Let’s take a look at the 5 most expensive ransomware attacks of

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Scooting Around

The new public transportation I was first introduced to the concept of city wide scooters almost two years ago. Shiny green and black scooters filling the bike racks and free spaces of city streets made me wonder who was leaving their property out for anyone to take. Then I went closer and saw the instructions.

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