What is Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malware that targets a victim’s file. The malware the user out of their data or steals the files through the use of encryption. The attacker then threatens to expose the files unless the victims pay a ransom. The most common form of payment is bitcoin. Ransomware delivery… Read More
Anonymous Cyber Attacks and How They Do It
By Jason Wendt on June 5th, 2020 | Tags: Cybersecurity
On May 25th, the country came together under one emotion: rage over the murder of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis. The country has experienced an increase in protests, riots, and even cyberattacks. An activist group that routinely appears amidst a scandal is back, Anonymous. Anonymous is a “decentralized” international activist/hacktivist group that performs… Read More
COVID19 Makes The Remote Workforce More Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
By Jason Wendt on May 29th, 2020 | Tags: COVID19, Cybersecurity, Malware, Ransomware, Security
COVID19 has affected every business across the globe. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent in April 2020. Find the report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics here. The rise in unemployment is primarily due to many industries having to cease operations altogether. However, some were a bit… Read More
Coronavirus and Your Business
By Jason Wendt on March 2nd, 2020 | Tags: COVID19
Coronavirus: What Business Leaders Need to Know The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to the Coronavirus. Actively Encourage Sick Employees to Stay Home Emphasize Respiratory Etiquette and Hand Hygiene Perform Routine Environmental Cleaning Explore Options for Teleworking and Flexible Worksites Establish… Read More
