The Clock Is Ticking – Critical Information That Can Save Your Business
Business documents cover a wide spectrum of activities and must be protected against loss, such as financial, insurance, and payroll info.
Entries by Joe Imperato, Sr.
The Ever-Evolving Threat
Introduction 2015 is almost over and our computer systems are not only less safe from the criminal underworld, but the hackers appear to be winning, putting the cyber security industry on high alert! My own experience shows that when I update my anti-malware programs, a voluminous number of definitions are added on a daily basis. […]
The Tax Scam Season And What To Do About It
Introduction The 2016 tax season is just around the corner and schemers, criminals and cyber-thieves are already preparing to lift your hard-earned dollars from your pocket. Every year, thieves steal billions by filing false returns and duping trusting people into sending thousands of dollars to settle bogus “IRS” tax claims. Criminals can create an IRS […]
Security Alert: New Ransomware Ups The Ante
Malwarebytes’ blog reports that a new Ransomware variant, attacking poorly secured web servers, is demanding $999 to liberate compromised sites. The hackers are obviously located in Russia or a nearby country since they’re offering to unlock attacked websites for free if the victim lives in the region. The best protection against ransomware is having a […]
Bug found in Dell PCs shipped since 8/15
An article on the well-known security blog, Krebs On Security discusses a flaw found in Dell PCs shipped since August 2015 that could be exploited by a hacker to intercept, read and modify web traffic. The problem is caused by a certificate installed on the machines called “eDellRoot”. Dell is in the process of removing […]
How To save Your Business from Ransomware
Ransomware is the scourge of the internet and a cash cow for cybercriminals. Learn how to keep your network safe.
Open Communication Channels Are Vital To Recovery
Planned and tested communication channels are vital to a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Poor communication often results in data loss.
Identifying Critical Processes Is Key To Recovery
A “must have” in Disaster Planning is identifying your critical processes. ID what processes must be up and running first.
CryptoWall 4.0 makes Its Debut—More Dangerous Than Ever
Just when you thought you survived CryptoWall 3.0, the bad guys supped it up and created CryptoWall 4.0, and it is as dangerous as ever!
Why You Should Create A Threat Matrix For Your Business Now!
Introduction Many small businesses just don’t believe that Business Continuity planning is something they should waste time on. Many Business Owners feel that they can ride out any situation and that they’ll be up and running in no time. What many don’t realize is how much data they have accumulated over the years and how […]
