BKS Systems wants the public to be aware of the CryptoLocker Virus that is infecting local PCs and holding files for ransom. BKS Systems is a Chicago managed IT services firm that provides clients with IT consulting, presenting the opportunity…
A number of people asked how long they will be able to continue to get support for their versions of Windows. As we enter the planning and budgeting season, I thought it would be helpful to outline the plans that…
Congratulations! Chances are your business is growing and that’s how you found this blog post. You are probably debating whether you can handle your own IT needs in-house or you need to hire a managed IT services company to provide…
At any given point your computer is at risk of encountering hundreds of damaging viruses. Although no computer virus is a walk in the park, there are a particular few over that over the years have caused significant damage. Here…
A blog post from Microsoft Malware Research has revealed there are two computer viruses that work together creating a more difficult resolution for either. Anti virus programs don’t detect these bugs, making them even more malevolent. The viruses are called…
In the last segment I defined cloud computing and gave you a few definitions and examples. Now let’s dig into some of the myths and facts about cloud computing. 1. The first myth that business owners will not need servers…
We often believe the security of our emails relies entirely in the technology that we use. Studies show that companies may be overlooking an important security risk that happens more often than someone would think. An article on net-security.org, states…
It’s something we all hope to avoid but the truth of the matter is that we can’t dodge it forever. Some of us are the unfortunate acquirers of computer viruses. Although there are always new viruses coming out, Top Choice…
Many companies allow employees to bring their own device (BYOD) to work which raises inevitable questions about security. This has prompted many start-ups to produce answers of their own. Many of these start-ups have original ideas on how to prevent…
It’s safe to say that most people have heard the term outsourcing. Not to be confused with off-shoring, outsourcing is the act of contracting out jobs or services to a third party or external agency. Just like everything else, both…
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