Modern businesses need to be able to prevent cyber security breaches at any time. No matter what industry sector they operate in. However, the training and equipment to combat cyber threats often requires more time and effort than a typical business can spare. This is why an experienced IT company is so critical. It is […]
Category: Security
How Quickly Cyber Criminals Can Take Over
In a recent BBC article, they explain how easy it is for cyber criminals to take over a vulnerable server. And don’t think they aren’t targeting little guys, because they are using automated tools, you’re just as vulnerable as a Fortune 100 company for many attacks. A test was done by a company that does […]
Ransomeware Still a Big Problem
In a recent article from the BBC, they discuss the fact that ransomware is still a huge problem, accounting for 40% of successful breaches. Not only that, but the criminals are targeting small firms too! [See Article Link Below] So, what can you do about? Make sure your employees are well trained in how to […]
2018 Cyber Crime Update
2017 was a crazy year for cyber crime and cyber security. WannaCry hit every continent and most modern countries (See image below), reminding us that bad guys were out there and were just an IP ping away. So, what should we expect from 2018? Less ransomware, more IoT attacks, and more memory and chip attacks. […]
BitCoin Mining: Warning to the miners
If you are mining Bitcoins, you may want to reconsider. A new study from RWTH Aachen University shows that the ledger used to verify transactions includes illegal content, such as child abuse imagery. The ledger is stored locally on the miner’s computer, and because that content is on your computer, you are liable for it…. […]
Why You Need to Clean Up your Computer
The Norton Community recently posted a good blog on why you should clean up your computers [See Blog Here]. Here’s a brief summary on what you need to do and why it matters: Why you need to: Outdated and unused software can be a vulnerability to cyber criminals Have a clear backup system will help […]
Security Alert: “Locky” Crytpolocker Virus
NBC and several other news organizations reported Wednesday in an article about an encryption virus that has hit several U.S. Hospitals and crippled them so much so that they are seeking to pay the perpetrators to unlock their data. This is a staggering reality that saddens and angers me as an IT security professional. What […]
VIRUS, MALWARE, TROJAN, WORM… SO WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
There are several types of threats out there that you probably hear about on a regular basis from the new media, social media, or internet forums. There are two basic categories to this, viruses and malware. Of course, by its definition viruses are malicious software and therefore could be considered malware, but in technical nomenclature […]
Avoid email-borne virus
Several customers have reported getting an email containing a Dropbox link. These emails are coming from people they know. This is likely a result of the senders email being hacked and used to send malicious email to the victim’s address book on behalf of the spammer. Two things you need to watch out for: Be very […]
A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY: BUSINESS CONTINUITY VS DISASTER RECOVERY
ANYONE CAN PROMISE DISASTER RECOVERY, BUT WHAT’S YOUR BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN? At Velox Systems, we know our customers trust us to power and protect their most valuable assets and data. This doesn’t just mean we promise a backup of critical data, it means that we fight to provide business continuity when disaster hits. For instance, […]