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My Local Backup Strategy

by wwarren | Apr 2, 2018 | Dell, Hardware, Microsoft, Ransomware, Research Projects, Security, Windows

I have not been at my computer as much and I missed the fact that March 31st was world backup day.  This article on extremetech details some of the author’s backup plans. I wanted to have ransomware resistant backups at all levels so my system is a bit more...

If You Pay The Ransom Do You Get Your Data Back? It Is A Coin Toss.

by wwarren | Mar 9, 2018 | Ransomware, Security

Ransomware is now making it into mainstream television.  Chicago Med(Season 2 Episode 19) has an episode where they get hit with ransomware.  Unlike Hollywood though most folks who pay loose not only their money but also their data.  I have never been an advocate of...

Another Ransomware Package is Spreading Rapidly

by wwarren | Jun 27, 2017 | Internet, Ransomware, Security, Security Alerts

There is a new ransomware package spreading worldwide and it is even getting more companies in the US then WannaCry hit. It uses the Petrwrap ransomware package. This package leverages known vulnerabilities that have had patches out for quite some time. If you are not...

Hosting Company Pays Massive Ransomware Payment. Is Your Web Host Ransomware Resistant?

by wwarren | Jun 19, 2017 | Annoucements, Hosting, Internet, Ransomware, Security, Services

This is unfortunate.  I do not wish this type of disaster on anybody.  ANY operating system is vulnerable to ransomware…yes even Apple.  This is why I am a big proponent of ransomware resistant backups. ETC Maryland’s web hosting service has superior data...

The Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak.

by wwarren | May 13, 2017 | Internet, Ransomware, Security, Security Alerts

Ok the news is on fire with news of a massive malware attack.  This malware is called ransomware.  I have been talking about ransomware since early last year and I have been talking about how to not get yourself infected since 2010. When I started this company I had...

UEFI is a rich crapware/malware repository.

by wwarren | Apr 3, 2017 | General, Hardware, Microsoft, Ransomware, Security, Windows

I posted about a system API inside of Microsoft Windows that allows OEM to put in unremovable software that resides in the UEFI of motherboards.  UEFI is the new “BIOS”.  The possibilities for UEFI problems have been known since at least 2012 as this...
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