Read the November 2013 Edition of the Dynamic Edge Newsletter by clicking the link below:
We want you to be aware of a new virus called CryptoLocker. CrytoLocker locks your files up and requests payment to unlock them. Cryptolocker irreversibly destroys your files, so backups are the only recovery option.
What is CryptoLocker? CryptoLocker sends emails to look like communications from the “Payroll Department” or legitimate companies such as UPS, DHS and FedEx. The email has an attachment that is usually a zip file containing a PDF file which, when opened, executes CryptoLocker. If you or someone sees a “countdown clock” then you’ve been infected and it can spread.
What Can You Do?
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Be afraid…be very afraid! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, here’s the DE crew fresh from the grave to wish you a Happy Halloween!
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There are some nasty little bugs running around the Internet these days. One of the current bad boys is a cryptolocker virus. This piece of “ransomware” literally holds your data hostage for a cash ransom.
The bad news? It’s just the latest addition to a long list of potential threats. If you’re not prepared, your business could be down for days. The good news? Protecting yourself and providing a speedy path to recovery isn’t difficult.
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Today we have a guest post from Cecilia, a Dynedger on our team who recently made the annual DE pilgrimage to Cedar Point for HALLOWEEKENDS!
Recently I traveled with a group of my fellow Dynedgers to Cedar Point for our annual HALLOWEEKENDS trip. I believe that events (such as fantastic trips to Cedar Point!) are great team building exercises because they help build a feeling of camaraderie. When camaraderie is formed at work between people who work closely together every day, good things happen. Healthy competition is fostered (instead of dysfunctional!) and individual communication styles are learned.
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This day and age we have so many electronics to keep up with. Now there’s a simple way to track where you’ve left them and keep them from getting stolen.
The iFi Systems Smart Tags work like a two way pager between you and your valuables. The iFi utilizes a Bluetooth connection through an app on your iPhone or Droid device. It can easily be attached to a handbag, camera case, or just about anything else you’d like to protect. These Smart Tags can also act as a handy reminder that you’ve forgotten something, or worse, that your valuables are walking off with an opportunistic thief!
You can attach multiple tags to multiple items and check the status of each one directly from the home screen. You can customize the names and the alert sounds for each item individually, and you can even monitor battery life via your smartphone. Can’t find the phone you say? Simply use your tag to track it. The communication system works both ways.
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