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Business Devastated By Ransomware

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Business Devastated By Ransomware

  It seems like we don’t go very long these days without hearing about new ransomware attacks. They are becoming increasingly common and are a growing concern not just for large businesses, but smaller ones as well. The effects of being targeted can be devastating, as in the case of Fran Finnegan. During his vacation in New York City shortly before the Fourth of July weekend, Finnegan was surprised to receive a text message from one of his customers, asking why Finnegan’s website was down. Unaware of anything that could be amiss, Finnegan managed to gain access to a computer...

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5 Ways to Defend Against Ransomware

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5 Ways to Defend Against Ransomware

  While some may have once considered ransomware to be more of an inconvenience than a major threat, that is certainly no longer the case. It has now developed into a multi billion-dollar industry that can have a devastating impact upon its targets.  As instances of ransomware attacks increase, there are some things that you should be doing right now to help defend yourself.   Be Prepared  You need to have a plan if you are targeted, as it may simply be a matter of time before it happens. Ask yourself what you would do in the event of an...

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The Kaseya Attack: Things to Know

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The Kaseya Attack: Things to Know

  One of the biggest ransomware attacks in recent years has been committed by the REvil group, who managed to exploit a vulnerability in Kaseya’s VSA remote monitoring and management tool. The attack compromised nearly dozens of MSPs, demanding ransom from nearly 1,500 end-user customers after encrypting their data. Even those who were not compromised in the attack were affected; more than 36,000 MSPs were left without access to the on-premises version of VSA as Kaseya worked on a patch as a precaution. Here are some things to know about the Kaseya attack: What is Kaseya? Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,...

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