This week I was presented with a computer that was infected with the latest ransomware cryptowall 2.0. How do you know you have this virus? Usually every folder on your computer will include (unencryption instructions). Similar to other previous variations of ransomware, this current version will encrypt all files including word documents, pdf’s and photos. (It was noted that this client had several years of their […]
I ran across a few websites that I have found both useful and entertaining so I thought I would share them. The first is a website for you test your password strength. (Don’t worry they don’t record your password) but you can simply type you password into their webpage and their algorithms will determine how long it would take a hacker to crack your password. […]
This is a repeated tune that I will tell all my clients. 5 copies of your data are better than 1 copy. 10 copies is better than 2. Ideally I recommend a online backup service (these can range from $5.00-15.00 a month) for unlimited storage. I recommend online backup services because they are automated and require very little attention after initial setup. I have personally used carbonite , idrive. (Look over […]
