In September, a new kind ransomware burst onto the It security scene and it has been wreaking havoc on computer networks all over the world ever since. The virus has been named CryptoLocker, it’s capable of completely taking over your system, encrypting...
You know what a hacker is, right? It’s a common tech term, and hackers have been given center-stage in movies like ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ and the ‘Die Hard’ franchises. In fact, there’s more to what a hacker is than...
If you’re familiar with the scam known as ‘phishing’, you’ll be aware that email is often the vehicle. Users are tricked into clicking bogus links or reveal confidential personal information. A good spam blocker will usually intercept these messages. But...
This world is dangerous; there are murderers, serial killers, and identity thieves. These dangerous criminals aside, many people ignore the dangers in the digital world, thinking that they are untouchable in their online community. Little do they know, some of the...
Do you stay on top of your IT equipment? We’ve written a lot about data theft, but for some thieves, it may be easier to make off with a device containing valuable company information than hack a firewall. A good lock might not be enough. Better security...
