MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM IT SUPPORT
A big Thank You and Merry Christmas from the team at IT Support.
True Story – You’ve Been Hacked
by ITS Engineer Celso Scarpim
We were contacted by a distressed new business customer needing help due to a cyber-attack. The attacker managed to gain access to an old, unused (but still active) account to control a specific machine and install a virus.
Is your website flagged as ‘NOT SECURE’
On October 24 2017, websites not using a secure HTTPS connection will be flagged as ‘NOT SECURE’ when customers visit.
This is being driven by Google actively pushing towards a more secure web for all users. Part of that is to have the secure HTTP * across all sites.
HTTPS also makes it difficult for hackers, internet providers and Big Brother to see what you are doing. Some of you may have already noticed a change in browsing as in January 2017, Chrome flagged sites identified as collecting credit card data with SSL certification installed.
Nine best security practices
Staying secure against ransomware isn’t just about having the latest security solutions. Good IT security practices, including regular training for employees are essential components of every single security setup. Make sure you’re following these nine best practices:
Hackers love phishing
People are now six times more likely to click on a phishing email than a genuine one.
5 Reasons you need a backup solution
Check out this quick 1 minute video showcasing 5 of the most common reasons your business or organisation may need a backup solution.
IP TELEPHONY / VoIP
IP Telephony and VoIP both refer to the channelling of voice calls and voice data through the internet thereby eliminating the cost of expensive PABX systems and line dedication. IP Telephony and VoIP solutions provide efficient and cost effective options for businesses of all sizes.
MICROSOFT HAS DECIDED FOR YOU – WINDOWS 10, COMING READY OR NOT
Microsoft is pushing the roll-out of Windows 10 through a background automated download to users machines running Windows 7 and 8 set to accept automatic updates. They did this by tagging the Windows 10 Upgrade as ‘Recommended’ instead of ‘Optional’ within the Windows Update scheduler. Essentially this means anyone with Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 with automatic updates activated will download the update without being prompted beforehand.
Locky Ransom Virus Update – What you need to know and do
Locky Ransom Virus is being pushed aggressively through mail, spreading via Spam email campaigns. The virus has the reputation of being the biggest IT threat of 2016 so far. Its aggressive global threat through spam emails and compromised websites is leaving top security companies such as Sophos, Norton, Trend and McAfee scrambling to respond.