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The PGA Just “Took A Triple Bogie” With A Costly Ransomware Attack
In case you haven’t heard, the PGA was hacked on August 7th when cybercriminals injected their system with ransomware. The staff realized that their systems had been compromised when they attempted to work on some of their files. This generated an ominous message: “Your network has been penetrated. All files on each host in the network have been encrypted with a strong algorythm [sic].”
Read MoreIntel Chip Vulnerabilities: What We Know So Far!
What Do We Know About Terminal Fault (L1TF) Chip Vulnerabilities? Understanding The L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) Intel has recently confirmed L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) chip vulnerabilities in its processors that can be manipulated by malware and malevolent virtual machines with…
Read MoreWhat Are the Top 10 Phishing Email Subject Lines from Q2 2018?
Hackers are constantly throwing in new and clever phishing attacks that threaten email users’ security. KnowBe4, one of the top security attentiveness and simulated phishing platform contributors recently issued the top 10 phishing email subject lines from this year’s second…
Read MoreWhat Can Azure Stack Do For Your Business?
Azure Stack has commanded plenty of loyal followers since its release, and it’s easy to see why. The platform provides many of the same great benefits users found in Microsoft’s Azure. Chief among them is the impact on multi-cloud environments.…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Secure & Insecure Airports For WiFi In The United States
Is It Safe For Me To Use The Airport’s Public Wi-Fi When I Travel? Most airports around the U.S. and abroad provide free Wi-Fi service to travelers stranded in their terminals, waiting for their flights. While this service may appear…
Read MoreAugust 2018 Microsoft Office 365 (Features/Benefits)
What Are The New Updates On Microsoft Office 365 For August 2018? As Microsoft continually works on improving the Office 365 experience for its users, the new August 2018 updates include some helpful, fun, and entertaining new experiences for Microsoft…
Read MoreAugust 2018 Ransomware Update
The Newest Forms Of Ransomware & How To Protect Your Business From Them The Situation Ransomware is now one of the top security concerns for businesses and organizations of all sizes. The City of Atlanta was hit with a ransomware…
Read MoreWhat Does End-Of-Life Really Mean? This Important Question — Answered!
End-Of-Life Vs. End-Of-Sale The end of a product’s lifecycle can mean trouble for companies that haven’t prepared for the inevitable. If your organization uses certain products on a daily basis, you may find it difficult to keep up with the…
Read MoreHow Concerned Should I Be About An IoT Attack?
This video made by Cisco does an incredible job of showing how the Internet of Things (IoT) based attacks are already a reality in the business environment. The Internet of Things is changing our culture. For us to see innovations…
Read MoreCheck Out The 10 Best Tablets of 2018 (Ratings/Reviews)
They are the next best thing to hauling your laptop around to school and on flights, and they’ve become the weapon of choice for parents with fussy toddlers in public spaces. But while tablets have earned their accolades in recent…
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