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Working from home (also called telecommuting) is becoming more and more common. If you are new to this remote work arrangement, you may have many questions, especially around cybersecurity. In most offices, employees can rely on an IT department to set up their work environment. However, working from home is quite a bit different, and […]
Covid-19 has shown both the best and worst sides of humanity. On the one hand, you have those tirelessly working to defeat the disease and stop its spread. On the other hand, you have the profiteers, charging outrageous prices and cashing in. Unfortunately, ransomware attackers are falling very firmly into the latter category. Despite assurances […]
The new post-pandemic reality is that people are equipped to work remotely at any time. Have you got your coffee or tea? Check. The dog walked? Check. Your young kids understand that mom/dad is busy and can’t be disturbed? Check (but it still won’t work). You just logged into your personal laptop, your calendar, your […]
Looking for ways to proactively protect your business from ransomware? Not all criminals steal corporate secrets or download financial information. Hackers have found a new way to make a dollar on the backs of small and large businesses alike. And that way is through ransomware. How Does Ransomware Work? Once an attacker is able to […]
Ransomware attacks are real and dangerous. The CryptoLocker ransomware attack remains, alongside Petya and WannaCry, one of the most prolific large-scale attacks in malware history, designed specifically for Windows operating systems. Cybersecurity specialists say the first CryptoLocker attack took place on September 5, 2013, yet the ransomware crippled about 500,000 Microsoft Windows computers at a […]
Locating a competitive advantage in business has never been more important. Not sure where to look? We suggest starting with one of the most precious and valuable assets at your disposal: the data and information that got you where you are. Savvy businesses are already making the necessary investments to get the most out of […]
The discovery of a critical remote code vulnerability in the Drupal content management system puts sites at risk of compromise and data theft. The vulnerability is trivially easy to exploit by anyone who visits a Drupal site. Updates have been released for Drupal 6, 7, and 8 and should be applied without delay. LiquidWeb hosting […]
Earlier this week, multiple vulnerabilities were released that affect nearly every modern server and desktop computer. These are being known by the monikers as “Meltdown” and “Spectre”. These vulnerabilities affect Liquid Web and many other service providers. Since becoming aware of these vulnerabilities, Liquid Web has been working diligently to plan and implement the best resolution […]
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