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Goodbye, Internet Explorer. Hello, Microsoft Edge.
Since its launch in 1995, Microsoft has struggled to convince people to adopt Internet Explorer. So much so that the browser has even found itself to be the joke of many popular online memes.
But as Microsoft slowly begins to end support for Internet Explorer on November 30, 2020 so it can focus on Edge, how does its newest browser stack up amongst the competition?
Read MoreNew Malware — Agent Tesla Hits — Recovering Small Businesses
As the US recovers from a second spike in COVID-19 cases, the FBI warns that our current reliance on technology has resulted in a “breathtaking” number of new online scams.
But of those threats, one newly updated virus jeopardizes the livelihood of small businesses that are slowly reopening after the wake of an economic fallout.
Read MoreThe 2020 Twitter Bitcoin Scam & the Future of Social Engineering
Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple, Uber, Jeff Bezos, Barack Obama, and Kanye West: what do they all have in common? Aside from being notable businesses and individuals to audiences across the globe, each of these entities fell victim to a cyber attack that hit Twitter on July 15, 2020.
On that day, Tweets from the aforementioned accounts and 38 other verified users were posted, offering millions of followers what appeared to be the investment of a lifetime.
Read MoreRansomware 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 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 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.
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