Petya: Latest Global Ransomware Attack

Petya: There is a vaccine, but no kill switch.

Ransomware Alert: 10 facts you need to know about the NotPetya virus

The world was hit again with another global ransomware attack. This attack is called NotPetya- a newer, deadlier version of the Petya ransomware that originated in 2016. The information around…

Securing your accounts with multifactor authentication

Multifactor authentication can alleviate some of the issues related to weak or reused passwords, but does not completely remove them.

3 places where encryption is essential in your business

The last time we addressed encryption, it was to explain why it’s so important for small businesses to include it in their arsenal of security tools. We talked about the…

The new” threat of old scareware”

Back in the days before the term “CryptoLocker” existed, something called scareware was a favorite method of extorting computer users. As technology advanced, so did the means by which scareware…

Twitter Hack Big Advertisement for Two-Factor Authentication

In June of 2016 a massive hacking incident occurred that involved over 32 million accounts.

OpenDNS: The security solution you need to know about

As a managed services provider (MSP), MyITpros often receives questions such as “Why is our Internet slow?” or “How do we keep people off social media?” Another concern for a…

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Backups: Which Type Should You Have And Where Should You Store Them?

Not all backups are created equally and the location of backup data storage can be almost as important as having them in the first place.

Seriously, Folks – It’s Time to Replace Windows XP Machines NOW!

There is real danger coming for anyone running XP computers after April 8, 2014. Too many people face the danger of security threats if they delay taking action, and we…

Windows XP End-of-Life: What Computer Should I Buy?

As we discussed in a previous blog, Windows XP support will end April 8, 2014. For some businesses the most practical solution is to simply replace each machine, which begs…

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