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Fortifying Network Security for Financial Institutions

Guarding Critical Financial Information Financial institutions, particularly banks, stand as prime targets for cybersecurity threats due to the inherent vulnerability of their networks. The primary allure for hackers remains the promise of monetary gain. Implementing robust network security protocols within banking systems serves to shield both the institution’s and their clientele’s vital data. Safeguarding bank […]

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The Importance of Regular Network Audits: Ensuring Robust Infrastructure

In our increasingly digital world, the health and functionality of a company’s network infrastructure are paramount to its success. As a leading provider of IT services, Total Networx understands this reality all too well. We offer comprehensive IT assessments that dive deep into your network infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. In this post,

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Protecting Your Business Against Ransomware Threats

The menace of ransomware has surged to unprecedented levels, targeting not only individual PCs but also enterprise-level IT infrastructures. At Total Networx, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding your company’s sensitive data and digital assets. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of ransomware attacks and provide you with a detailed

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How to prevent a ransomware attack with IT Planning – Part 2

As we stated in our previous blog, ransomware is a data hostage situation.  A hacker will lock your data, ask for a large sum of money, and only return your data when you pay them in Bitcoin or other less traceable means.  Here are three more ways how to prevent a ransomware attack at your company.

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How to Prevent a Ransomware Attack With IT Planning – Part 1

From individual PCs to enterprise IT infrastructure – ransomware attacks are on the rise. Every week we learn of another cyberattack on an American corporation or utility from foreign hackers, demanding multi-million dollar ransoms to unlock their network.  But it’s not only large corporations that are vulnerable to these attacks. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)

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Ransomware Steals and Holds Your Data Hostage

For years, ransomware protection and removal has been a large cat-and-mouse game with internet security companies like Symantec, McAfee, and TrendMicro. Unfortunately, Cryptolocker, since 2014, has spread like the California wildfires and seems to resurface stronger each year. Generally, ransomware will sneak into your computer as an email with a file attachment. If you open the file,

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Ransomware Puts Your Data (and Your Entire Business) at Risk

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) hackers use to steal and hold your data hostage. It remains one of the biggest security threats today, having evolved rapidly since Cryptolocker first surfaced in 2014. Recent Ransomware Attack on the U.S. Marshals Service No one is safe from ransomware attacks. On February 17, 2023, the

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Top Tips for Avoiding the Cloud Migration Challenges That Leave Businesses Stranded

Are you making the most of the cloud? Many businesses have leaped headfirst into cloud technology, only to abandon it later when it failed to live up to the hype. Despite this, technology research firm Gartner predicts that cloud adoption will grow 18 percent in 2017, driven by its promise to deliver agility, growth, and cost

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Network Security in Banking: What You Need To Know (Part 1 of 2)

Protecting Critical Financial Data Banks are among the most vulnerable institutions in terms of network security risk exposure. Hackers target banks for many reasons, but they all share one thing in common: money. Well executed network security in banking helps protect banks and their customers’ critical data. Bank networks must protect their networks from all

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