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With software development cycles accelerating and an onslaught of software patches released weekly, it’s a challenge to find the time and resources you need to keep your network up to date. As most IT managers and admins know, there comes a time in most scaling environments to move from manual workflow to automated processes. Software patchesRead more

NOTE: If you’re running modus on Windows 2008 or Windows 2012, this does not apply to you  The SHA family of hashing algorithms was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and is used by the majority of SSL certificates.  Presently, the most common of these hashing algorithms is SHA1 which wasRead more

Plugins with security vulnerabilities are optimal targets for hackers to exploit to take over a user’s computer. Keeping plugins up-to-date with the latest patches is critical to protecting and preserving your data. But what if there is no security patch? What should you do? Easy. Dump it, now! Here are three plugins that fall into theRead more

The recent rise of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations is drawing plenty of attention. Dozens of healthcare organizations have been targets. Reports show that hospitals in the US, Canada and Germany have fallen prey to ransomware attacks. Ransomware is No Longer a Click Away The latest ransomware no longer requires a user to click aRead more

You didn’t mean to click that link or open that attachment. It happened so fast. You were distracted. You’re not a morning person. Whatever the case may be, ransomware has taken over your PC or files. Your screen is either locked or your files are now encrypted. The attacker is now demanding a ransom inRead more