EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response. It monitors your computers and your mobile devices. Antivirus software focuses solely on viruses and other malware, but EDR can see and stop attacks before they cause damage. Let’s look at some differences between EDR and antivirus software and how it can protect your business. Difference Between EDR … Read More
Traditional Antivirus Software is Dead: Why EDR Solutions are the Future
In the modern age of technology, cyber-attacks are becoming progressively intricate and critical. And as more people use mobile devices to transmit sensitive data and access their work email, traditional antivirus software could not keep up with the threats of malware infection. Hackers today no longer just break into computers or software systems – they … Read More
Your account was hacked!
I’ve had a few people contact me yesterday/today to describe having received an email with this or a similar title. The body of the email goes on to describe the email address of the user and in some cases a password that they use or have used. It then requests an amount of money be … Read More
Protecting Small Business from Ransomware
Ransomware is a big problem for small businesses all over the world. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a hard drive, usually user data like documents, contacts, photos, emails, and financial records. It then holds this data hostage, demanding a large ransom in return for this data to be restored and … Read More
Securing Your Small Business IT Network in 3 Easy Steps
The malware known as Gooligan took the world by storm when it hijacked over a million Google Play accounts. Of course, businesses with strong IT security weren’t affected… giving more reason than ever to businesses everywhere to strengthen their own IT security policies. The funny thing is, when many businesses hear about major threats like … Read More
Java Security Update 7U55
Oracle has released security updates for Java. If you must use Java it is highly recommended that you install this latest update. Use the Offline download where possible to avoid the prompter asking to install the Ask or McAfee or other adware toolbar. Consider disabling Java in your browser. If you don’t use Java but have it installed … Read More