Posts by Chris Swinson
Ransomware Targeting Remote Small Business Workers
While making the shift to remote work in response to COVID-19, the global software development firm known as Sapiens International was hit with a cybersecurity breach; resulting in $250,000 in lost revenue.
Although the organization has yet to officially report the situation to American exchange authorities, this event should stand as a precautionary warning to businesses with lax security policies for remote workers.
Read MoreRocket 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 MoreBria Soyele and Rocket IT Nominated for Moxie Awards
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s Moxie Awards acknowledge women and their supporting organizations that are making large strides in the Gwinnett County community.
Recognized as area leaders, both Rocket IT and Rocket IT Service Manager, Bria Soyele have received nominations for the following award categories: ‘Enlightened Employer’ and ‘On the Rise’.
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 MoreSoftware to Manage a Remote Workforce | Benefits & Features
Whether it’s the recent launch of an international office, a global pandemic, or an occasional period of inclement weather, it’s likely that many businesses will face a day in which remote operations become vital to their financial success.
In this article, Rocket IT aims to equip and educate managers on the technology needed to lead from afar; while also highlighting how productivity tracking software can be used to gamify processes, discover new workflows, build trust, and more.
Read MoreCoronavirus Stimulus Check Scams | What You Need to Know
Training employees on the tell-tale signs of a phishing email isn’t a one-time deal. Cybercriminal groups are creative, continuously altering phishing campaigns to align with current events.
In light of the ongoing pandemic, Rocket IT is determined to help audiences vigilantly identify new scams pertaining to the spread of COVID-19, the status of stimulus checks, and the reopening of the economy.
Read MoreOffice 365 Is Now Microsoft 365 | Here’s What Changed
As of April 21, 2020, Microsoft has officially launched the rebranding of Office 365; with the subscription-based platform now falling under the company’s Microsoft 365 line of services.
While the core capabilities of each bundle remains the same, a few welcomed features have been added to both Business and Enterprise plans.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Jeff Spence | Managing Risk, Reward, & Regret | Ep 14
Have what it takes to seize a big opportunity when it comes along? In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Spence; an adventurer, entrepreneur and private equity investor who has helped dozens of company teams grow, embrace challenge, and find commercial success.
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