New Ransomware Demands Ransom in Bitcoins to Get Your Files Back
With a new year comes new challenges, new hopes, new resolutions, and of course, new ransomware. The newest discovered ransomware called Cryptojoker proves to be anything but amusing to its victims, and although it doesn't appear to have been widely distributed as of yet, it is an entirely functional ransomware that could see increased distribution in the future.

Email, without a doubt, is still the preferred method of communication for businesses, but it is not without its considerable cybersecurity risks. Email concerns have become one of the most pressing concerns for businesses as they create inefficiencies in addition to the risks presented.

Prepare for the Worst with a Disaster Recovery Plan

Disaster can strike at any moment, costing your small business in expensive downtime and often irreparable data loss. Whether it's a flood or fire, an assured way to guarantee your business' productivity in the face of any emergency is a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan.

It's difficult to forget the havoc that Hurricane Katrina wreaked on the residents of New Orleans in August of 2005. With more than 1200 people killed, over 108 billion dollar’s worth of property damage, and far below adequate emergency relief, it is a tragedy that the world will not soon forget.

Every business owner is forced to make the decision regarding hosting their servers on or off site. The decision is an important one, and careful consideration of your unique needs should be taken before making such a decision. There are many hosting options available, so deciding how to best proceed can be overwhelming.

Cybercriminals have always been smart, fast, and incredibly adaptive. Just as you’re constantly looking for new ways to improve workflow and productivity with technology while keeping data safe, they’re always looking for new ways to do harm and compromise your business.

Most business owners are aware that downtime is inevitable as interruptions can take on many forms – from virus infections to power outages to floods to human errors. Would you be prepared to lose access to your data and applications tomorrow? How long would you be able to continue operating in a profitable manner? Traditional backups, such as tape, disk, and NAS devices, are often used as a method of recovering, however, this is a timely, expensive, and often unpredictable option.

Spot the Sneaky Tools Used to Skim Your Account Number/Pins at ATMs

Credit card skimmers are one of the most successful tools nowadays in cybercrime, with thieves attaching them to pay portals that are used by many, on a regular basis, such as at gas pumps, ATM machines, and cashier terminals, putting anybody who swiped their cards at these places in risk.

Microsoft withdrew downloads for Windows 10 version 1511, which became available in the middle of November 2015 after being announced as a major upgrade for the operating system. The update was to be downloaded via the official media creation tool (MCT), which is aimed at helping those who have multiple systems to upgrade make the process simpler.

Did you know, on average, IT projects run roughly 45% over budget and 7% past the scheduled timeframe? As information technology becomes a more integral part of companies of all types and sizes, IT projects become larger and more complex than ever before, especially considering how rapidly information technology has been advancing in recent years.