Posts by Rocket IT
Security in the Age of Ransomware On-Demand Webinar
Nearly 77% of small businesses think they’re safe from cyberattacks, yet more than 40% have already been victims. Where is this disconnect, and how can you protect your organization? In the new age of ransomware, security has to be a top priority for every level at your organization. Find out what you can do to…
Read MoreTen Productivity Hacks To Get More Done
With everything you can do from any of your devices, technology can sometimes be more of a distraction than a help. But there are several great tools and tricks to keep you on track with your tasks. From waking up early and engaging in regular exercise to attempting to manage all of your social media…
Read MoreRocket IT Named in Georgia Trend’s 2015 Best Places to Work
For two years, Rocket IT has been named the best place to work by the Georgia Trend Magazine. This adds to our company’s other similar accolades from INC Magazine and the Chamber of Commerce. Click the items below to read our press release for each award’s reception. 2017: Georgia Trend Magazine Names Rocket IT Best…
Read MoreNotPetya Ransomware Variant Targets Human Resources
Another in a long string of recent cryptovirus attacks, a variant of the Petya ransomware known currently as “NotPetya” is striking HR departments around the globe. Currently disguised as an employee candidate email, malicious links in emails disguised as a Dropbox link to resumes and CVs are infecting computers and locking their files. Instead of…
Read MoreWhat is a Business Continuity Plan, and Why Do I Need One?
Between natural catastrophes, unfortunate accidents, and cybersecurity threats, it’s not a question of if something will happen to your organization, but when. Does your organization have a business continuity plan in place? Do you know how your team will respond? What is a business continuity plan? A business continuity plan is a documented strategy outlining…
Read MoreHow to Tell If An Email Address Is Valid
With most business transactions taking place at least in part over email, phishers have gotten very sophisticated at mimicking typical emails users receive and tricking innocent end-users into clicking on malicious links or opening corrupted files. So how do you tell if the email you just received is valid… Or a Trojan horse in disguise?…
Read MoreWhat is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a specific type of malware or virus that locks users out of their own data by encrypting it… And then holding the decryption key hostage in exchange for a large sum of money, usually delivered via bitcoin because of its difficulty to track online. These crypto viruses (Locky, CryptoLocker, WannaCry, etc.) spread in…
Read MoreWannaCry Ransomware: The Biggest Ransomware Outbreak in History
The newest ransomware threat sweeping the digital world, WannaCry (also known as WCry, Wana Decrypt0r, or WannaCrypt) is being hailed by security experts as “the biggest ransomware outbreak in history.” Over the weekend, WannaCry has infected organizations all over the world, such as FedEx, the United Kingdom’s National Health System hospitals, Nissan, and many more.…
Read MoreHow to Choose An Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Setting up a new office, adding a secondary Internet connection, or replacing an expensive/poor ISP is a daunting task. The variety of services, contract types, acronyms, and other traps in the buying process can be overwhelming and leave you stuck with a bad contract. When selecting the right ISP for your organization, there are four…
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