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5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt them. Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, and SMEs are particularly vulnerable.

There are a number of reasons why SMEs are more likely to be targeted by ransomware attacks. First, SMEs often have less robust cybersecurity measures in place than larger businesses. Second, SMEs may be more likely to fall for phishing scams, which are a common way that ransomware is spread. Third, SMEs may be more likely to have sensitive data that is valuable to cybercriminals, such as customer data or financial information.

The impact of a ransomware attack can be devastating for an SME. In addition to the cost of the ransom payment, businesses may also experience lost productivity, damage to their reputation, and even legal liability.

There are a number of steps that SMEs can take to protect themselves from ransomware attacks. These include:

  • Investing in robust cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and employee training.
  • Being aware of phishing scams and how to avoid them.
  • Backing up data regularly so that it can be restored in the event of an attack.
  • Having a disaster recovery plan in place.

By taking these steps, SMEs can help to protect themselves from the growing threat of ransomware.

Here are some additional tips for SMEs to protect themselves from ransomware:

  • Use strong passwords and change them regularly.
  • Keep your software up to date.
  • Use a firewall to protect your network from unauthorized access.
  • Be careful about what emails you open and attachments you click on.
  • Install antivirus software and keep it up to date.
  • Back up your data regularly.
  • Have a disaster recovery plan in place.

By following these tips, SMEs can help to reduce their risk of being the victim of a ransomware attack.

Here are some additional synonyms for ransomware:

  • Crypto-malware
  • Cryptolocker
  • Cryptowall
  • Locky
  • Petya
  • WannaCry

These are just a few of the many different types of ransomware that are out there. It is important to be aware of these threats and to take steps to protect your business. Remember, prevention is always better than cure, and taking proactive measures to protect your business from ransomware attacks can save you time, money, and reputation damage in the long run.

Logos to promote social distancing

Who says social distancing can’t be creative?

Can you guess all the logos in the featured image?

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the citizens of the world are called to understand and practice unaccustomed jargons such as “self-quarantine” and “social distancing”. Understandably, these behaviours aren’t that easily weaved into our day-to-day lifestyle and more unfortunately, there have many been cases of indifference or outright defiance.

That’s why some brands have stepped up to promote social distancing, specifically, by altering the most iconic element of their existence – their logos. Some consider this a pure marketing gimmick, while others commend the brilliance of it in sending a vital message.

Whichever party you lean towards, take a gander below to see how brands like Audi, Nike and Mercedes-Benz are spreading the word on social distancing.

Here is the full article, click link below

https://newswav.page.link/R8sa7

8 Ways Technology Is Improving Your Health

I came across this excellent article by KAREN REED at Positive Health Wellness and have summarize it as below, to read the full article please click the link given at the end of the summary.

 

We hear all the time about how technology is bad for us. Since the introduction of computers, we spend more time sitting at a desk than moving around at work. We have created this sedentary lifestyle that is causing havoc in our overall life.

What if I were to tell you that technology has produced benefits? Would you believe me if I said that technology is good for your health?

Most of you wouldn’t look at first. Well, you may be able to think of a couple of ways that the computer has helped, but you are still stuck on all the negatives that ‘experts’ have shared in the past. The problem with the ‘experts’ is that they are only focused on the negatives. They haven’t looked at so many of the benefits.

So, that’s what we’ll do today. We’ll consider all the ways that technology improves our health. We’ll discuss just how it has boosted results in certain areas of healthcare and what it does for us daily.

  • Technology Is Everywhere in Medicine
  • It Pushes Us to Do More Activity
  • Better Ability for Communication Between Doctors and Patients
  • More Ability to Do Research into Problems
  • There Are Devices That Keep the Body Working as It Should
  • Better Treatment Options for Various Ailments and Diseases
  • Improved Prediction of Diagnosis and Life Expectancy
  • Faster and More Accurate Diagnosis of Conditions
  • Technology Improves Recording of Information in Real Time
  • There Are Two Sides to Technology

Conclusion:

Don’t just write technology off. This is something that really can improve our lives and our health. It just must be used in the right way.

 

To continue reading the full article, please click the link given below.

8 Ways Technology Is Improving Your Health

Claim your free 15GB of OneDrive storage

Microsoft has grudgingly agreed to let current OneDrive users keep their 15GB of free cloud storage and 15GB of free Camera Roll “bonus” storage, rather than dropping you to 5GB as previously stated, but only if you’re aware of the offer and don’t mind a bit of spam.

To take advantage of the offer, visit this Microsoft page. Microsoft representatives said the company does not have a supplementary explanatory blog post or statement to add at the present, but they did supply the webpage address, whose URL lists it as a “preview” at the moment.

You’ve already navigated the first hurdle: since users have to manually opt in to the offer, OneDrive users who are unaware of the deal won’t be able to take advantage of it. And there’s a small catch: by selecting the offer, you agree “to receive promotional emails from OneDrive,” although Microsoft immediately says that you can unsubscribe as well—how to do that, however, isn’t exactly clear.

It appears that un-checking the “promotional email” box, then clicking the “Keep your free storage” button also appears to work. In response to a question from PCWorld, a Microsoft representative said that the wording is being changed to “make it more clear”.

To read the full article please click the link below.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3014183/data-center-cloud/microsoft-will-let-you-keep-your-free-15gb-of-onedrive-storage-if-you-claim-it.html