SWK Technologies, Inc., announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named SWK Technologies, Inc. to its 2017 Fast Growth 150 list. The list is CRN’s annual ranking of North America-based technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants with gross sales of at least $1 million that have experienced significant economic growth over the past two years.
SWK Network Services makes the CRN Fast Growth 150 list
GoldenEye: Was it just ransomware, or something more?
GoldenEye, Petya, NotPeyta are probably names you have heard thrown around this past month and they all are referring to the same thing... the latest and greatest iteration of ransomware. At the very end of June the GoldenEye strain of the Petya ransomware made headlines worldwide.
How good is your web browser’s security?
Recently, an unprecedented strain of ransomware known as “WannaCry” infected hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe. This horrible campaign has forced small businesses to revisit the security of their IT infrastructure. It’s a complicated endeavor, but reevaluating your web browsers is a quick and easy place to start.
NJLTA conference
Last month the NWS team attended the New Jersey Land Title Association (NJLTA) conference at The Sagemore Resort on Lake George and had a great time meeting the attendees there and hearing about all the first-hand issues that they were encountering.
Sunscreenr – make sure you’re protected from the sun this summer
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The weather is finally starting to warm up and summer is approaching. That means we all get to spend more time outside and enjoy the nice weather. The more time you spend outside means the more you are to be exposed to the sun, especially if you are going to be at the beach or by a pool.
Over 75% of ransomware attacks occur in just four industries. Is yours one?
According to a new global threat intelligence report by NTT Security 77% of all detected ransomware from October 1, 2015 to Sept. 31, 2016 attacks occurred in four business sectors. Professional services had 28%, government had 19%, healthcare was at 15%, and retail came in at 15% as well.
Sly phishing attack catching users off guard
What are homographs?
There are a lot of ways to disguise a hyperlink, but one strategy has survived for decades — and it’s enjoying a spike in popularity. Referred to as “homographs” by cybersecurity professionals, this phishing strategy revolves around how browsers interpret URLs written in other languages.
EMR still at risk from old virus
What is Stegoloader?
The trojan known as Stegoloader infects machines through product key generators packaged with downloads of pirated software. Small companies have been targeted by the malware, particularly those in the healthcare industry — and to a lesser extent, the insurance and technology sector.
Not even devices disconnected from the internet are safe
By now you have probably heard about dozens, if not hundreds of different ways hackers exploit computers and computer networks. Each way more crafty then the last. There is one theme that is usually common across these attempts...the internet. Hackers usually find their way into your network or connected device because of that “connected” part.
SWK a top team for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Each year SWK participates in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k in October. For our 3rd year in a row, SWK Technologies received a Top Team award for raising money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. On February 16th, Linda Jo (LJ) Bird and Cathy Lyons attended the celebration of gratitude dinner and accepted the team award.