Archive for October 2017
Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Targets Users
A new ransomware known as “Bad Rabbit” is hitting users in the US and several European countries. This malware is a “new and improved” version of the NotPetya ransomware that uses social engineering to trick people into installing it by posing as an Adobe Flash installer. Once downloaded, users have 40 hours to pay up…
Read MoreThe Role of Social Engineering in Cyberattacks — And How To Fight Back
Almost half of all security breaches are inadvertently caused by employees, according to IBM’s Cyber Security Intelligence Index. With phishing continuing to rise and more industries at risk of cyber-attacks, how does social engineering factor in? Types of Cyberattacks There are four primary types of cyberattacks: ransomware, phishing, spearphishing, and spoofing. Three of these rely…
Read MoreOur Recommended Top Eight Collaboration Tools
Collaboration is key here at Rocket IT, like it is at many organizations. But when you have team members at client sites, working from home, and glued to the office, effective collaboration is a little harder than it is when you have everyone in the same room. To help your team thrive when collaborating in…
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