Malware

July 7, 2023
By Directive Support
Security

3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of

Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there for businesses of all industries and sizes. To help emphasize just how dangerous it is, however, you have to look past the initial threat of having to pay a ransom and look at the other risks associated with it. We’re here to try to get […]

June 23, 2023
By Directive Support
Business

Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted

Ransomware is such a common occurrence these days that it has entered the public discourse, but we also want to note that it’s such an important topic to discuss with your team that you can never talk about it enough. We want to address some of the most common questions we get asked about ransomware […]

June 19, 2023
By Directive Support
Technology

System Failure Is a Big Risk that Every Business Takes On

In today’s business, the more robust an IT network is the more risk there is of system failure. This comes down to what is known as Murphy’s Law, which states anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. That’s why when coming up with a defense strategy, you need to mix smart IT management decisions […]

April 26, 2023
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It

There is a lot made about ransomware, for good reason. It is quite simply one of the nastiest cyberattacks out there and it demands your attention. A lot of people understand what exactly ransomware sets out to do, but they don’t understand how it got that far and how to address the situation if they […]

November 4, 2022
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There

WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging applications. With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is known for its relative security, as it is one of the few messaging applications that offers end-to-end encryption. A modified version of WhatsApp, called YoWhatsApp, has been reportedly deploying malware.

October 21, 2022
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad

Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there today, and since it is so prominent and dangerous, it is a popular choice amongst hackers. To combat this threat, a community has formed around the cause, encouraging users to not pay the ransom by providing free malware removal tools for the most popular ransomware […]

September 14, 2022
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

It’s Time to Fight Malware with AI

This past year saw a dangerous 86% increase in the most dangerous types of malware out there, so we want to ask you an important question: are you ready to protect your business from the different types of threats you might encounter? We know a technology solution that might help this mission along, and we […]

July 18, 2022
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

Cybercriminals Are Among Your Biggest Competition

When we think about cybersecurity, we usually think about protecting our computers from viruses, right? I’d imagine a few of our older readers remember a time when you would go to the store and buy antivirus software that came in a big brightly-colored box with a CD in it each year. As you probably already […]

December 31, 2021
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

Turns Out There is a Trend for Cyberattacks Over Holiday Breaks and Weekends

There are countless cybersecurity threats out there, many of which wait until very unfortunate times to strike. One such time is over extended weekends or holiday breaks, when many companies shut down operations longer than the usual two-day weekend. In fact, this is such an issue that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and CISA have […]

July 2, 2021
By Ben Mroczek
Blog, Security

New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences

We know, we know; you’re probably sick of seeing ransomware in headlines, and so are we, but we cannot stress enough how important having an awareness of it is for any business owner. A new study has found that businesses infected by ransomware who choose to pay up experience a different type of fallout–one that […]

3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of

Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted

System Failure Is a Big Risk that Every Business Takes On

A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It

Careful! There’s an Infected Version of WhatsApp Out There

“No More Ransom” is Leading the Fight Against Ransomware Abroad

It’s Time to Fight Malware with AI

Cybercriminals Are Among Your Biggest Competition

Turns Out There is a Trend for Cyberattacks Over Holiday Breaks and Weekends

New Study Finds That Paying Off Your Ransomware Attackers Has Some Severe Consequences

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