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Severe Ransomware Attack Hits Global Firm
Severe Ransomware Attack Hits Global Firm
Norsk Hydro just got hit with a major ransomware attack that took down their entire worldwide network. It happened this morning, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, and we wanted to share this with you. They experienced widespread system outages. This has been such a disaster that their aluminum production plants are now operating manually. All of […]
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New Threat Advisory: TrickBot (Warnings/Recommendations)
New Threat Advisory: TrickBot (Warnings/Recommendations)
TrickBot is up to its tricks again. Once cyber experts get a handle on it, TrickBot releases new modules that advance its capabilities. Here’s what you need to know to protect your organization from TrickBot. Don’t Get Tricked By TrickBot TrickBot is up to its tricks again. Once cyber experts get a handle on it, […]
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day This Sunday
Happy St. Patrick’s Day This Sunday
March 17th is one of our favorite days of the year – St. Patrick’s Day. For some, it’s a day to celebrate centuries of rich culture and Irish heritage, and for others, an opportunity to have a pint or two with friends.   However you’ll be spending this St. Paddy’s, our team hopes you have […]
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Top New Additions To Microsoft Office 365
Top New Additions To Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 has rolled out an impressive array of new features that business owners will appreciate. These range from handy mobile-to-PC interactions to intuitive, behind-the-scenes IT integrations to keep a business running smoothly. Here are some of the standout new additions to Office 365 that were specifically created with business managers in mind. 1. […]
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Warning: Foreign Hackers Compromised Citrix Systems
Warning: Foreign Hackers Compromised Citrix Systems
Citrix said the FBI warned them on Wednesday, March 6th that hackers compromised its IT systems and stole “business documents.” Citrix doesn’t know precisely which documents the hackers obtained nor how they got in. It’s suspected that this is a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign supported by a nation-state. The consequences of the Citrix security incident could affect a broader range of targets, as the company holds sensitive data for […]
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What Is This Chromium Application That Just Appeared On My Computer?
What Is This Chromium Application That Just Appeared On My Computer?
Have you seen a new application — Chromium — suddenly appear on your computer? It’s likely that if you did not intentionally download it, the app is malware that should be removed immediately. While Chromium is a legitimate product, hackers have been using it to deliver adware and potentially unwanted programs, redirect browsers to different […]
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Spring Forward This Sunday
Spring Forward This Sunday
Daylight Saving Time for 2019 starts on Sunday, March 10th.  I’m sure you know how Daylight Saving Time (DST) works, but did you know not everyone in the US observes this time change? Arizona hasn’t observed DST since 1967, and Hawaii has never used DST. Michigan skipped DST from 1969 – 1973, while Florida […]
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Apple Tech Tip: How To Recover A File You Forgot To Save
Apple Tech Tip: How To Recover A File You Forgot To Save
It happens to the best of us. You’ve invested serious time and effort into a Microsoft Office file for an upcoming presentation. You may even be moments away from finishing your work. Then it happens: your Mac goes down, hard. Maybe the power goes out, or maybe you get the dreaded “Sad Mac” screen of […]
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