The threat of ransomware has never been greater. That’s why today we’re taking a look at the history of ransomware and the consequences for businesses, as well as what end users think about the issue. The history of ransomware One of the first ransomware attacks was the AIDS Trojan. This malware used floppy disks, which… […]
Subsidies for Home Office in Austria
In Austria, there are currently three ways to have home office subsidized. Styrian promotion Family friendly Small businesses with up to 50 employees (excluding tourism) can have teleworking projects in Styria funded up to 80% until Dec. 31, 2020. The scope of the project must be between EUR 2,000 and EUR 40,000. Promotion of the… […]
Secure network connection for home office
Many employees currently have to work from home. In addition to data protection considerations, secure access to the corporate network is a prerequisite for a secure home office. Secure options include VPN connections, remote maintenance with tools like Teamviewer, or moving data to the cloud. It is insecure to send Word and Excel documents via… […]
How long does your company survive without your computer network?
Current Cyber Attacks In recent weeks, reports of SMEs that have become victims of Ransomware attacks are piling up. One of the most prominent victims in June was Heise Verlag, the leading specialist publisher of IT topics. The Heise Verlag had a modern firewall and active virus scanners that also sounded the alarm. Nevertheless, the… […]