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Atlanta is a harsh reminder of what Ransomeware can do, not only to your computer but an entire City. ACT can help ensure your business is protected Call Today for a free evaluation. 7 -step plan to prevent ransomware attacks To protect your organization from a ransomware attack, it is critical to have an officially documented plan that details what must be done to prevent attacks. Be sure to include these six strategies:... 1. Employee training: 2. Patch servers, devices and apps: 3. Antivirus tools on end points: 4. Back up your data: 5. Test your backups: 6. Conduct vulnerability assessments: 7. Monitor and alert for suspicious activity: What to do if you detect a ransomware attack You should document the precise steps that should be taken if a ransomware attack is detected. All steps should be documented in detail, and the goal should be to prevent the spread of the ransomware and recover any lost data. The plan should also include a process for notifying authorities. If you do not have a plan for protecting your network from ransomware, you must create one now. If you don’t have a plan, a successful attack will likely lead to lost customers and decreased revenue. It is easier than ever for attackers to launch ransomware attacks, and it is up to each organization to document and test their plans to prevent them.

We are currently seeing extraordinarily huge volumes of JavaScript attachments being spammed out via email, which, if clicked on by users, lead to the download of a ransomware. Ransomware encrypts data on a hard drive, and then demands payment from the victim for the key to decrypt the data. Do not open attachments in email before verifying who sent them. Antivirus alone may not protect you. The only way to repair this type of infection is by having a proper offsite backup of all of your data.

Read This and Protect yourself. If anyone would like further information and a quote on Cloud Backup and Web Security for their Business or Personal devices email me at my company ACTFirst inc. [email protected].

Microsoft Update Stopped Microsoft Office Starter 2010 from working: If you experienced the same issue after the microsoft update from 09/09/2013. Here is how... to fix it: Right click on a Word doc > click open with > choose default program > select Microsoft Office Client Virtualization Handler (Be sure that the box is ticked to always use it to open this type of file. Repeat this for Excel docs. I had to do it on 2 files for it to show on all of my files and then reboot. Regards, John Olmoz

CoreMotion Pilates is now open for business!!

Our most recent website design has officially launched, so please help me welcome them into the world. Core Motion Pilates , both online and in person, is open for business and scheduling classes NOW!! If you are in or around Shadow Hills, CA, you need to join this studio. If not, please give them a "like". Dawn, your studio is beautiful, your commitment is incredible, and you are amazing!! Congratulations!!