Vevo is the Latest Entertainment Site Hacked
In another tale of why companies can’t let their guards down, the music video site Vevo became the latest entertainment site victimized by hackers. Although the style of the cyber criminals is somewhat unique this time. This past Friday morning OurMine, a...
Equifax Data Breach: Now What?
The aftermath of the Equifax data breach has left us with more questions than answers. How could something like this happen to a major company? How could they be so careless with our private information? Who did this and what is being done about it? As...
Are You Prepared Today, For A Data Disaster Tomorrow?
If a hurricane was to hit your business and wipe out your entire network and computers tomorrow, would you be prepared for it today? With Hurricane Irma in full swing, and Jose and Katia knocking on the door, the idea of waiting until disaster strikes...
Is Your Data Facility Prepared For A Hurricane?
As Hurricane Irma bears down on Florida this weekend, it’s important know if your data facility is hurricane ready. Do you know your data center’s level of readiness? Two examples of this (one bad, one good) are Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and the recent...
Five Questions You Need To Ask Your IT Department
Having state-of-the-art, secure online storage for your company’s data doesn’t mean you can shut off your brain and relax. Sure, a solid file backup system spares you the work of changing and storing backup tapes, burning DVDs, copying your files to...
DNA Is the Future of Data Storage
As each decade passes, data storage only continues to evolve. The amount of data produced and consumed in this era is progressing at an alarming rate. As this increase continues, so does the need for dependable and plentiful data storage devices....
The Onion Ransomware Virus
In the past few months, we have learned more and more about ransomwire viruses. But just when you thought you had experienced it all with viruses like WannaCry, something new and dangerous is always on the horizon. The ransomware, known as Critoni or...
“The Invisible Man” Malware Targets Android Users
How do you make a cyber threat even scarier? Name it after one of the classic literary, cinematic “monsters”. Android users are on the lookout for a new type of malware called “The Invisible Man” that targets their mobile devices. This attack is not new to...
HBO Hackers Demands
And you thought that only Daenerys Targaryen (AKA – Queen of the Dragons) was bringing destruction and fire! The HBO hackers have brought it to the producers of the hit TV show Game of Thrones. This week, HBO fell victim to a security breach which saw...
Personal, Small Business, Server Pro Data Storage Plans
Here at Nordic Backup, we understand that with the explosion of data creation not going away anytime soon, having off-site data backup is more significant than ever. Understanding the different type of plans available will make your social and work-life...
