Top 6 Threats to Small Business Data Security
by Sean Curiel on Apr 30, 2018 2:36:28 PM
As National Small Business Week takes place (April 29 – May 5), it serves as a welcome reminder of the obstacles that small businesses must overcome to not only survive, but to grow and flourish. The role of data protection in this process is not a minor one. Accordingly, we bring you …
Ransomware: Nothing To Sneeze At
by Mike Andrews on Dec 20, 2017 5:31:19 AM
We’re heading into cold season, and the common cold is well… common. A trip to the pharmacy presents us with endless options for making our week a little more bearable, but unfortunately, it’s after the fact. Colds keep evolving and staying one step ahead of medications.
Let's play a backup strategy game. Assuming the worst.
by Sean Curiel on Sep 6, 2017 5:00:13 AM
You’re feeling pretty confident about your backup strategy. You’ve carefully considered what data is most important, how often it changes, storage availability, and how fast you’d need to recover. You’ve looked at every angle, studied backup strategy creation, and gone through the pro …
WannaCry: Global Ransomware Attack Slowed But NOT Stopped
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 15, 2017 11:53:25 AM
On Friday, May 12th an unprecedented cyber ransomware attack swept the globe. This ransomware, called WannaCry has, as of Monday, hit over 200,000 systems around the world, affecting more than 150 countries. At least 16 hospitals in England's National Health Services (NHS) were affect …
The Ransomware Attack You Weren't Ready For
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 3, 2017 8:49:19 AM
As you eagerly sift through the stack of resumes, the anticipation of finding the perfect candidate fills the air. You can't help but smile, knowing that your company is on the brink of welcoming a new team member. However, unbeknownst to you, lurking beneath the surface of one innocu …
TECH TIPS: Prevent Ransomware Data Loss with Backup
by Sean Curiel on Feb 10, 2017 12:55:55 PM
Simple Guidelines to Follow Following a few simple guidelines while operating your backup solution can make the difference between a minor bump in the road and a major catastrophe. NovaBACKUP's team of backup experts recommends considering the following points to prevent data loss due …
7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Ransomware
by Sean Curiel on Jan 25, 2017 3:26:02 PM
Well... What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on your computer, allowing cybercriminals to hold those files for ransom. Essentially, they demand payment from you within a certain timeframe to decrypt them. In some cases, the encrypted files …
New Ransomware Proves There is No Honor Among Thieves
by Arianna Carter on Aug 9, 2016 10:40:33 AM
Just when you thought Ransomware was the scariest jack in the pumpkin patch, in walks Ranscam. Ranscam operates under the same basis as ransomware, using fear tactics to persuade victims to pay up by threatening to delete files if the ransom isn’t paid. However, unlike traditional Ran …
Ransomware: When Was Your Last Backup Test?
by Arianna Carter on Jul 22, 2016 10:22:33 AM
These days, most people are familiar with what Cryptolocker and Ransomware are. Either your business has been affected, you have a friend who has a friend who has fallen victim, or maybe heard about it on the nightly news. Ransomware is a particular malware advanced enough to prevent …
Passwords: 7 Security Mistakes
by Arianna Carter on Jun 6, 2016 9:26:53 AM
Imagine leaving for work in the morning and leaving your front door not only unlocked, but wide open. Pretty unrealistic, right? Securing our valuables and the things in our home is very important to all of us, so why don’t we treat our cybersecurity the same way?
