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CDK Global Cyberattack Causes Continued Disruptions for Car Dealerships Across North America
North America car dealerships are grappling with significant disruptions as CDK Global, a leading software provider for the automotive industry, deals with the aftermath of a major cyberattack. The initial incident occurred last Wednesday, prompting CDK to shut down all its systems to prevent further damage. Despite early efforts to restore services on Sunday, a…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Protecting Against ShrinkLocker: The New Ransomware Threat
The Emergence of ShrinkLocker Recently, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new ransomware strain named ShrinkLocker. This malicious software targets businesses operating on older Windows operating systems, specifically those running Windows Vista or earlier. The threat posed by ShrinkLocker is significant due to its utilization of Visual Basic Scripting (VBScript) to infiltrate and encrypt corporate systems.…
Read More10 Things Great IT Providers Always Do
What sets high-quality, reliable IT support apart from mediocre or substandard support? Is it lower prices? Flat-fee service? At IP Services, we believe there are many deciding factors that separate even the good from the great providers, but when our clients switch from their old companies to us, we get the same feedback over and…
Read MoreCybercrime Predictions from an Industry Veteran: Scott Alldridge
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, a shifting threat landscape demands attention. Join us as we hear industry veteran, Scott Alldridge, explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape, unraveling the threats facing organizations of all sizes and the imperative steps to fortify defenses in an ever-changing digital world. Who is Scott Alldridge? Scott is the President of…
Read MoreSuspect Your Computer Has Been Hacked? Do These 5 Things Now!
The initial reaction when you suspect your computer or network has been compromised is to panic. However, if your network has been breached, what you do next can make the difference between the incident being a minor inconvenience and being a devastating disaster that brings legal trouble and huge fines, and halts your ability to…
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