What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a kind of cyber attack that involves hackers taking control of a computer system and blocking access to it until a ransom is paid.

On May 12, 2017 a new variant of the Ransom.CryptXXX family (Detected as Ransom.Wannacry) of ransomware began spreading widely impacting a large number of organizations, particularly in Europe.

WannaCry encrypts data files and ask users to pay a US$300 ransom in bitcoins. The ransom note indicates that the payment amount will be doubled after three days. If payment is not made after seven days, the encrypted files will be deleted. 

As a small to medium-sized business owner, you must constantly make decisions that will affect the success of your company.

While some choices aren’t going to make or break your company, others can have lasting impact upon your business’ overall success. One of the most important decisions you need to make centers on choosing the best IT company to support your organization. While many IT companies provide IT outsourcing support, not all of those companies will be able to offer your business the specific IT support it needs. When hiring an IT company, be sure it has the skillset necessary to meet all of your technical needs, all the time. Your IT network needs to work the way it should, all the time, so you can focus on your core business tasks. SRV will go the extra mile to meet your entire small to medium-sized business’ IT support needs and exceed all of your expectations by providing you with excellent customer care.