Rocket IT Business Podcast | Eric Henderson | The Anatomy of a Hack | Ep 15
Last year, around 1,500 major business data breaches and countless smaller ones occurred in the U.S. alone. Interested in learning what caused a majority of these attacks? In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, our in-house cybersecurity expert provides audiences with the inside scoop on a slew of new and unusual threats hacking groups are using to infiltrate business networks.
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Stop a Hack
As the technology behind successful business operations continues to advance, hacking groups trail close behind with a slew of new and unusual threats. But what’s preventing these groups from wreaking havoc on any and every organization at their mercy?
On Thursday, June 11th, Rocket IT’s VP of Technology, Eric Henderson will host a webinar with Partnership Gwinnett in which audiences will witness first-hand the dissection of a real-world attack that hit a Metro Atlanta-based company.
Read MoreNew Ransomware — Ragnar Locker — Evades Modern Antivirus Software
For those businesses operating in a Windows environment, a new malware threatens to encrypt and ransom sensitive information; all while going undetected by standard antivirus applications.
Discovered on May 21, 2020 by Sophos Labs, ‘Ragnar Locker’ was engineered to strictly target corporate offices and government agencies in hopes of shutting down entire operations.
Read MoreGiving Thanks for Technology | 5 Innovations for Business
Regardless of the organization, technologies can mitigate security risks, decrease costs and streamline processes; ultimately giving business leaders a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving season. But while these innovations continue to seamlessly blend into every-day business operations, it has become easy to overlook how each advancement plays into the overall success of an organization.
In this Thanksgiving inspired article, Rocket IT takes a moment to reflect on those technologies that are commonly taken for granted; focusing on the benefits that can be gleaned from each.
Read MoreCybersecurity Speaker Series: Featuring Rocket IT VP of Technology
With hacking groups now acquiring significant funds to support their illegal activities, what were once standard cybersecurity practices have become obsolete in recent years.
In an effort to spread awareness about current digital threats and the new measures needed to protect against them, on November 1st, Rocket IT Vice President of Technology, Eric Henderson, will provide Southwest Gwinnett Chamber members with a timeline of security innovation.
Read MoreWhat the Avast and AVG Merger Means for Antivirus Users
In 2016, there was big news in the antivirus world: two leading providers of free antivirus software, Avast and AVG, announced that they entered into a purchase agreement (which was finalized in the fall of 2016). Avast paid $1.4 billion to AVG’s shareholders for all shares. AVG’s board recommended shareholders accept (making it all-in-all an…
Read MoreEvaluate: What to Look for in Your Antivirus Software
You have a lot invested in your work computer. There’s important data, secure files, and it’s your lifeline to the office when you’re out and about. You need an antivirus program that keeps your computer safe and up to date. Sadly, a free antivirus solution isn’t going to cut it. So what should you look…
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