Authors of Petya-Mischa Ransomware Leak Decryption Keys From Competitors
The people behind the ransomware Petya-Mischa have leaked decryption keys from their competitors. You might be wondering why. So are many of us! Petya-Mischa has now released a “service” for their ransomware called RaaS. Oddly enough, it was released only a matter of hours before the decryption k...
CYBERATTACK – BEYOND THE HEADLINES!
When there’s an attack – cyber or otherwise – there are headlines. Satellite and cable news channels come alive, stirring everyone’s imagination. How did it happen? Who dunnit? What should we do now? How long a cyberattack remains a headline depends on the next major story that breaks. That’s jus...
Cerber Ransomware Kicks Into High Gear During Post-Holiday Shopping
After a relatively calm period, the researchers at Microsoft are warning that the ransomware known as Cerber has resurfaced stronger than ever. The target audience? Holiday and post-holiday shoppers. It also targets the data files of enterprise businesses. Most of us are a little more aware of th...
Computer Encryption and How it Works
Keeping others from being able to see the content on your computer is your right. No justification is needed—only appropriate action. In today’s political climate, computer security is one of the most common questions we are asked here at Tech Sentries. These questions often deal with protecting you...
Don’t Take the Google Docs Phishing Scam Bait
When your Daddy taught you to fish, he taught you how to bait the hook. The secret is to make the bait so alluring that the fish doesn’t sense the hook. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Kind of makes you wonder if some fish didn’t pay attention when they were swimming in their schools. W...
Four Simple Ways to Guard Your Technology
Guarding your technology is a narrower way of saying “Protect your assets.” After all, your business’ computers, software, and information are a significant, specific segment of your assets. Worrying about guarding your technology won’t get you anywhere. You have to do something. Think with us fo...
Alarming Statistics About Ransomware
For some inexplicable reason, each of us tends to believe that we are immune to catastrophic events, including diseases, natural disasters, and crimes. Unfortunately, we carry that same naivete over to guarding our technology. Just as we think that no harm will befall us personally, even though it d...
Do We Need General Data Protection Regulation?
On May 25, 2018, the European Union will update privacy laws for all member nations. How that will affect American businesses and individuals is pure speculation at this point. You may be asking, “What does the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have to do with me or my bu...
Five Things You Probably Did NOT Know About Ransomware
Our mission at Tech Sentries is to help you “Guard Your Technology.” Part of helping you to “Guard Your Technology” is to keep you informed about threats to your computer system, like ransomware. We believe that keeping you informed is part and parcel of our commitment to you. We found this insightf...
The Greatest Threat to Your Company’s Data And, How to Minimize It – Part 3: Getting Down to Brass Tacks
“We have met the enemy and he is us.” - Pogo Review Our last two blog posts have focused on revealing the greatest threat to your company’s security. The first cited a 2018 report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers that indicated cyber threats to the security of company data are continuing to inc...