How to Protect Your Organization from Ransomware Attacks Ryuk Ransomware is a type of ransomware that targets businesses and corporate environments. Ryuk enters victims’ systems and encrypts their data. The attackers demand payments via Bitcoin cryptocurrency and instructs victims to deposit the ransom into a specific Bitcoin wallet to decrypt their information. A Russian hacker […]
read more »IT security policies are necessary in organizations as they define who has responsibility of what information within the company. Policies are the baseline of all procedures and should be maintained regularly. Why Do Organizations Need Security Policies? IT security policies outline rules for user and IT personnel behavior. These policies also identify consequences for not […]
read more »Tips for Creating a Strong Password Passwords can be an inconvenience to remember, especially when you have dozens of applications and accounts to log into everyday. However, with the increase in phishing and ransomware attacks, passwords can be the main line of defense when securing your data. Once an attacker knows your password, your personal […]
read more »What is a Phishing Attack? In recent news, several large companies including Microsoft and Facebook have been affected by phishing attacks. Phishing is a type of cybercrime that happens when an attacker poses as a legitimate company or website in order to divulge sensitive information from the victim. This can be the victim’s social security […]
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