Beware Locky is back with new variants

Beware Locky is back

Locky, thought to be dead, was one of the first major forms of ransomware to achieve global notoriety.  However, it appears to have risen from the crypt with new variants, Lukitus and Diablo. Notorious attacks have returned with distribution through the Necurs botnet, one of the largest botnets in use today! Recent activity shows that it […]

Data Loss – do you have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)

Data Backup Solutions

Data Loss – do you have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) Data Loss Did you know, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find Companies that can tolerate data loss between the time of their last backup and the time of a disaster. System Outages System outages are unpredictable and in many cases unavoidable.  However, they […]

Business Continuity expert – Andrew Stewart

Business Continuity expert – Andrew Stewart Business Continuity Expert, Andrew Stewart, Managing Director of data protection specialists Datto, explains how businesses need to do more to safeguard themselves from major disruption. Q:     From your experience, do most SMEs take disaster recovery/ business continuity seriously enough? A:      Data is growing and importance along with-IT applications being […]

The price of failure

The price of failure Preparing for disaster situations and putting in place plans for recovery can make all the difference, therefore avoiding the price of failure.   Businesses who can successfully manage a crisis with minimal cost and impact on their operations.  Those left to pick up the pieces or, worse, go under as a result. […]

The price of failure

The price of failure Preparing for disaster situations and putting in place plans for recovery can make all the difference, therefore avoiding the price of failure.   Businesses who can successfully manage a crisis with minimal cost and impact on their operations.  Those left to pick up the pieces or, worse, go under as a result. […]

Slow Network?

Do you have a slow network?  Why not contact us for a FREE System check When did your IT System last have a Check Up?   We will look at your System checking to see if: – you have any security problems there are changes that could make your System more efficient that you have good backups of […]

Spring into action

Spring into action Spring is a great time to start making those changes you’ve been meaning to do, such as replacing/recycling equipment. RECYCLE YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT Why hold onto old machines? Upgrade or change laptops and / or desktops beyond their best. It will cost you less to upgrade rather than allowing these to run, […]