Cybersecurity in 2019

https://www.zdnet.com/article/five-emerging-cybersecurity-threats-you-should-take-very-seriously-in-2019/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyberattacks-to-watch-for-in-2019/ Check out these awesome articles on the current threat landscape by Alison DeNisco Rayome and Bob Violino at ZDNet.com. At Monarchy IT, security remains our top priority, including much of what is covered in the above articles.  If you’re looking for protection for 2019, not 2009, feel free to inquire at support@monarchyit.com or…

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What is ransomware? Everything you need to know about one of the biggest menaces on the web

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-an-executive-guide-to-one-of-the-biggest-menaces-on-the-web/ Check out the ultimate updated guide by Danny Palmer over at ZDNet.com at the link above . It is a tour de force of workmanship, and the detail is no gloss; it’s a great summation for any business leader or owner wanting a 360-degree look at the growing problem that is taking the cyber…

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Internal IT Problems?

http://www.zdnet.com/article/bitdefender-organisations-must-empower-it-staff-to-mitigate-cyber-threats/ Those of you who are still struggling with your internal IT needs should take a good look at this article by Asha McLean at ZDNet.com. A senior Bitdefender threat analyst goes over the lack of support that IT teams get internally, even with global news like the recent ransomware threats over the last few…

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Bitdefender leads way for Windows 7 Protection

https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-7/february-2017/bitdefender-internet-security-21.0-170591/ Check out the link above which heads to Bitdefender’s results page for the most recent lab tests by av-test.org, an independent testing company of commercial and consumer anti-virus products. You’ll find the typical perfect score for their product, which is why we here at Monarchy IT have partnered with them for our clients.  Only…

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Ten Tips for Staying Safe and Secure Online by AV-TEST.ORG

https://www.av-test.org/en/news/news-single-view/ten-tips-for-staying-safe-and-secure-online/ Check out this helpful guide posted by Olaf Pursche over at AV-TEST.ORG.  The independent AV testing lab helps IT professionals by showing which AV products test the best in an independent environment, and help out consumers with tips like these. If you or your business could benefit from being more secure online, feel free…

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Bitdefender Gets the Nod from PC Gamer

http://www.pcgamer.com/best-anti-virus/ Online magazine PC Gamer, formerly Maximum PC, awarded Bitdefender the Best Full-Featured Security Package in it’s latest best anti-virus article available at the link above. At Monarchy IT, whether our clients are at work or at home, we believe we have an ethical responsibility to safeguard their devices with the best protection available on…

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Don’t be like the Pentagon-Have a plan for cyber-attacks

http://www.zdnet.com/article/whos-in-charge-during-a-cyberattack-pentagon-doesnt-know/ Check out the great article by Zack Whittaker over at ZDNet.com linked above to get the full details of the report, but suffice to say, last week brought big news in the security sector of IT, as an internal audit revealed the government does not have strict guidelines of responsibility during a cyber-attack. At…

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