March 18, 2019
GandCrab Is the Latest Strain of Nasty Ransomware
Ransomware is one of the most brutal forms of malware in the wild today. Because it locks up all of a computer’s files and demands payment to get them back, …
March 18, 2019
Ransomware is one of the most brutal forms of malware in the wild today. Because it locks up all of a computer’s files and demands payment to get them back, …
March 15, 2019
We’ve mentioned how important password security is before. And while having one of your accounts breached is a scary occurrence, you might wonder how it could actually happen. Chances are …
March 11, 2019
In our roundup of vital security practices, we mentioned using a VPN to encrypt your network traffic. Now, we want to go deeper and explain what a VPN does, why …
March 7, 2019
A while ago, we took a look at important iPhone security practices to keep your phone safe. If you use an Android phone, there are similar security tips you should …
February 26, 2019
You may have heard the term “dark web” used recently on TV commercials and the news. But what does it really mean? A companion term, “deep web,” can introduce even …
December 12, 2018
Junk email, or spam, is a frustrating part of modern email. Millions of junk messages are sent every day, so it’s likely that you receive some in your inbox. While …
December 10, 2018
Since email is so prevalent, you’ve probably heard the terms junk mail and phishing before. While it might seem like these two terms refer to the same type of email, …
November 30, 2018
Many people have doubts about cloud-connected infrastructure, but it can save your company time and money in many scenarios. Combined with reliable IT support, cloud devices can reduce response time …
November 15, 2018
When you try to install software or make certain changes on your computer, you might see a window like this: This is from the UAC (User Account Control) feature on …
November 12, 2018
Houk Consulting clients receive a report at the start of each month that details crucial information about your IT infrastructure. We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently revamped these reports …