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Comprehensive Cybersecurity, from Endpoints to Inboxes
Ransomware… Phishing… Data breaches… Business Email Compromise… It seems there’s always something in the news about a new strain of malware, or a breached network, or a computer system locked down and held for ransom, or…
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PwndLocker Ups the Ante in Ransoms
We’ve written about Big Game Hunting, where cybercriminals focus on attacking high-value targets instead of a host of smaller targets. We’ve also noted the increasing amounts of ransoms demanded in ransomware attacks in recent years. A segment of attackers has…
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Job Scams: Easy Tips to Avoid Falling Prey
Job seekers: beware fake job scams. Job listing scams have actually existed for a long time, per the FBI. However, the technology now being used by scammers along with their increased skill level are making…
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InVault Pro Now Offers File Protection Across Your Devices
File protection: What is it, and do you need it? If you’re wondering if you need file protection as part of your IT service arsenal, ask yourself these questions: Ever accidentally delete an important file?…
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Hackable Home Devices: InCare’s Jon Parks Provides FOX13 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe from Cybercriminals
“Any security system that is accessible from the Internet is going to be pretty vulnerable. If you set it up incorrectly.” So said Thrive’s Jon Parks to FOX13 in a recent cybersecurity-themed report. FOX13 Investigator…
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Warning Signs to Look for in Aging Computers
Are the computers in your office beginning to show their age? Do you even know how old they are? For the sake of your productivity, it may be time to replace them for a newer…
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Small Businesses are Prime Targets for Cyber Attackers
Some small-business owners are under the impression that cyber criminals are only looking for large targets. After all, the big corporations have much more to steal and hold for ransom. Right? While massive corporations can…
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Cybersecurity: 3 Things You Might Not Be Doing Correctly
Business owners are certainly getting wiser when it comes to securing their networks and data. Cyber crime is at an all-time high, and unfortunately, it only seems to be getting worse. The Thrive team has…
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The importance of a tailored approach to managed services
When it comes to IT managed services, there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’. Your internal IT resource, knowledge and capabilities are all unique to your organisation. They’re what shape your requirements and,…
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Alabama Health System Victim of Ransomware Attack
DCH Health System, a three-hospital network in Alabama, has reopened its doors to new patients a couple weeks after ransomware hobbled its computer systems. According to DCH Health System, critical systems for patient care have…