How CryptoLocker changes the way we backup
Recently a new type of ‘Ransomware’ has started to appear, It’s called CryptoLocker and it needs to be taken very seriously. CryptoLocker is a form of “Ransomware” These programs take over your computer and will return tho control to you when you pay money. In the past these types of programs were successfully removed fairly easy and your files were still intact. CryptoLocker has changed things. (more…)
Laptop and Mobile Device Thefts
Lately several people I follow on twitter have had their laptops or smart phones stolen recently. Usually this means they will not see them again. But there are steps you can take to make life more difficult for the thieves. It may also help you get the device back. (more…)
A note to small businesses about backup
Good day. Businesses like yours are more reliant on data stored on computers. Whether customer and patient records, accounting information or policy manuals; this information is one of the most important things in your business. However many business’s do not take steps to protect that data. Hard drives have an 18% failure rate in the first year alone. Most of us in the technology business knows when it comes to hard drives, it's not if…