Results for: ransomware
CryptoWall returns for another round with CryptoWall 4.0
The gold standard in ransomware, CryptoWall, is making the rounds again with a new 4.0 release. In this revision, there are some pretty important changes that are going to make life more difficult for both infectees and security researchers looking...
Top 5 things we learned during National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month has been busy here at Intronis. We hosted two webinars on cyber security and produced an e-book, a quiz, and multiple blog posts to help MSPs talk to their customers about cyber security. Now, as...
10 Twitter accounts MSPs need to follow to keep up on cyber security
When it comes to cyber security, things change quickly. New threats emerge every day, and you need to stay current on the latest security news to make sure your customers are properly protected. In the age of social media, Twitter...
Cyber Security Awareness Month – 31 Tips for IT Service Providers
Since 2004, the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security and the non-profit National Cyber Security Alliance have sponsored National Cyber Security Awareness month every October as a way to encourage individuals and businesses alike to be...
Rombertik: What you need to know about malware’s suicide bomber
Researchers at Cisco Systems’ Talos Group have identified a new variety of malware that, if detected, attempts to take its host computer with it. Known as Rombertik, it is unique in terms of the lengths it will go to avoid...
Ask an MSP Expert: How to support mixed environments
Q: I’m about to sign on a new client, and they have both PC and Mac devices operating on their network. I want to win the business, but I’m not sure how to manage both operating systems at the same...
10 IT channel experts who MSPs should follow on Twitter
Most managed service providers know that social media is something they should pay attention to and start using to market their business. (Or at least you keep hearing us talk about why social media marketing is a good thing to...
What SMB business continuity and disaster recovery plans are missing
When we talk about business continuity and disaster recovery, data backup is always an important part of any suggested plan. And it’s true: if your SMB clients aren’t backing up their data, they’ll have big problems if they have a...
Ask an MSP Expert: How to explain malware to my customers
Q: I’m having trouble explaining malware to my customers. Can you define malware in terms they can understand? Also, what tips can I give them to help protect their business from a malware attack? You’re not alone. Every MSP faces...
