2016’s Newest Most Dangerous Strain of Ransomware, ‘Maktub’
The Internet has been around for quite awhile now, having birthed entire industries and changed the way economies function. Having been a primarily benevolent force to the world by providing jobs...
March 31st Is World Backup Day! Is Your Business Data Safe?
On Aug. 3, 2012, Wired journalist Mat Honan’s entire digital life was ruined. How? Hackers broke into Mat’s iCloud account and deleted everything, wiping out his phone, computer and tablet. They...
Why Professional Service Firms Need Managed IT Services
Managed IT services are a great outsourcing option that can save money and improve efficiency for service firms, such as doctor’s offices, law, and accounting firms. Service firms that hire...
Ransomware – What Is It and What Is Its impact?
Imagine it’s an otherwise typical day. You wake up, head into the office, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and settle in to get some critical work done before its due. Something is different this...
The Case for Outsourcing IT Support Services – A Small-Business Advantage
Cut costs and keep focused on central business objectives by outsourcing your IT support services. Thanks to the fast-paced and technology based society we live in, all businesses – regardless of...
Investment in IT Brings Market Changes
According to the Harvard Business Review, “the link between technology and competition has become so much stronger since the 1990’s”. Our industry in the mid 1990’s began experiencing unprecedented...
Don’t forget – Daylight Savings begins on Sunday, so be sure to set your clocks forward!
As a part of the non-stop service we provide to clients, LAN Infotech would like to take this chance to remind you that Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday, March 13th. Don’t forget to set your...
URGENT: New Strain of Ransomware on the Hunt for Your Files
There’s a new strain of ransomware on the hunt for your files and your money, and it’s undetectable by your anti-virus software. It’s goal? Cripple your systems, Encrypt your files, Infect your...
The Dangers of Free Wi-Fi
For some people, being without Internet is like being without air. They can have various devices that they use to connect to the Internet, but most will be connected to their home network. So, what...
Does Your Antivirus Protection Cover All the Bases?
When people think of antivirus protection, the area that comes to mind is the desktop workstation. The thinking is that if an attack is caught here, then everything is good. The only problem with...
Network At California Hospital Held For Ransom By Attackers For $3.6 Million
Computer systems at a hospital located in Los Angeles, California have been down for over a week as a result of a successful ransomware attack. This has resulted in patients being transferred from...
Why You Need to Change Your Password Now!
Everywhere you go, you hear about the importance of good password policies in the workplace, and how important it is to properly protect your personal information and accounts with strong, difficult...
