In addition to ransomware demands and payments hitting new records, the recent ransomware attack on software firm Kaseya threatened businesses worldwide. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a...
In addition to ransomware demands and payments hitting new records, the recent ransomware attack on software firm Kaseya threatened businesses worldwide. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a...
Anyone that has tried to configure their computer or network security settings can find a plethora of “how-to” advice online. Sometimes this is helpful, but many times it leads to missteps leaving your computer or network more...
Every week at RB’s Computer Service we come across a local business running Windows 7 experiencing some type of issue. Most people have heard Microsoft discontinued Windows 7 updates (both for security and functionality, click here to...
Sometimes DIY computer repair makes sense. For example, say you get a computer virus, and you have anti-virus software, but your subscription has expired. Renewing it, updating it, and running a scan may be all that you need to get...
If you are concerned about the security of your office network system and computers, there are things you can do to diagnose and test them. But when the results conclude your security is vulnerable, determining a solution might require some...
According to Verizon, 30% of phishing messages get opened by targeted users. In 2018, experts predicted phishing scams would cause damages exceeding $9 billion. This is a huge increase from the $5.3 billion in damages that occurred in...
Does your computer take a few seconds to catch up to your clicks or keystrokes? Is it slow to startup? Does it seem sluggish and take forever to retrieve a doc? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. RB’s Computer...
Over the last couple of years, I have reported in my blog about ransomware attacks and offered solutions to prevent them. In one blog I highlighted a local health care provider in the Elk River, MN (read blog) that fell victim to...
Phishing scams are constantly evolving to adopt new forms and techniques. Businesses of all sizes need to take steps to protect themselves. The average 10,000-employee company spends $3.7 million a year dealing with phishing attacks...
Sometimes you get caught needing to work without an outlet nearby. Here's how to make your laptop battery last longer. Much like a missed opportunity for romance, once you lose it, you cannot get your laptop battery's lifespan back. You...