6 Things You Need to Do After a Ransomware Attack
Getting hit by a ransomware attack or infected with a malicious software is not fun. It can open the door to cyber criminals getting your personal and business data and potentially using it to hold you hostage until you pay them off. There are some simple precautions every business owner can take – like having […]
What the Tech: The Aftermath of a Ransomware Attack
In March of 2018, the city of Atlanta was held hostage by hackers. The ransomware attack by SamSam hacking crew infected the city with a virus that crippled computers, wireless networks, and blocked access to important data. It left police officers writing reports by hand, residents were unable to pay their utility bills online, access […]
Petya Ransomware Spreads
This week saw yet another massive ransomware attack that originated in Europe. The Petya ransomware had some similarities to WannaCry, which infected many systems recently, but was definitely very different. The Ukraine experienced the brunt of the attack, as it brought down banks and government agencies throughout the country, but it did end up spreading […]