Department of Defense sets guidelines The Department of Defense (DOD) is ready to release its first manual for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines. Several drafts have been released recently, with 0.7 being the latest in early December. CMMC guidelines regulate organizations looking to do work on government contracts. Therefore, it’ll decrease the likelihood […]
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Up to 55% of small businesses will pay ransomware demands According to a study done by Small Business Trends in 2019, about 55% of small businesses (SMBs) say they’ll pay ransomware demands if hit. Of those surveyed, 39% even say they’ll pay any cost. Beazley Breach Response Services published a study in March of 2019.
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What actually is ransomware? We’ve all heard about ransomware and the attacks on governments, schools, and businesses. It seems like ransomware is everywhere. But what is it exactly? What does it do? What does it looks like? Let’s explore this ever growing threat so we can better understand it. A definition I hear a lot
I was scammed, let me tell you how I handled it… There are so many benefits to working at PC Matic. One of my favorites, however, is the wealth of information that I have at my disposal every day. I try to share a lot of that with you. Before Christmas, we published a blog
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Ransomware a growing Global epidemic 2019 saw a dramatic increase in global ransomware attacks. Attackers have found their way into governments, schools, and businesses across the world. As their methods continue to become more sophisticated and ironclad, their ransom demands continue to increase. Let’s take a look at the 5 most expensive ransomware attacks of
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The new public transportation I was first introduced to the concept of city wide scooters almost two years ago. Shiny green and black scooters filling the bike racks and free spaces of city streets made me wonder who was leaving their property out for anyone to take. Then I went closer and saw the instructions.
A look at how cyber criminals break in There was a report released some time in late 2018 that ransomware attacks were on the decline. That was 2018. According to a study done by McAfee late into 2019, ransomware more than doubled this year. The jump is alarming. But how are these criminals able to
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The Heritage Company forced to close days before Christmas In October, The Heritage Company telemarketing company in Sherwood, Arkansas was hit with a ransomware attack that devastated their network. In a letter to employees, CEO Sandra Franecke explains how systems were down across the company. Even after paying the ransom, Franecke explains that the IT
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What is an MSP? You may have heard the term MSP recently. What is it, and why should it matter to you? MSP stands for Managed Service Provider. They provide a range of services for individuals who are looking to outsource their IT needs. Who’s it for? Most often this service applies to businesses who
Is your company safe? When we think of data breaches, the image that often comes to mind is a foreign entity acting with malicious intent. Stories continue to dominate the news of cities and businesses falling victim to the ever growing threat of ransomware. Where are those cyber threats located? Research suggests they could be