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Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware

by James Golden | Jun 24, 2025 | Ransomware, Security

Ever needed to quickly convert a file, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job done. But what if I told you that one small click could secretly open...

A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups

by James Golden | Oct 18, 2024 | Backup and Disaster Recovery, Ransomware

Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – is a nightmare worthy of a horror movie. Data backup tools create copies of your data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong, recovery tools will use these copies to restore your lost files....

Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business?

by James Golden | Aug 12, 2024 | Ransomware, Security

Here’s a topic that’s been making headlines and causing sleepless nights for many: Cyber extortion. Is it something that’s on your radar? It should be, because it might affect your business one day. What is cyber extortion? It’s a type of cyber crime where...

Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business

by James Golden | Jul 1, 2024 | Ransomware, Security

Imagine waking up one morning, turning on your computer, and finding that all your important files – everything from customer data to financial records – are locked. Tight. And then a scary message pops up demanding a ransom fee to unlock them. That’s ransomware in a...

Uh oh! You’re at greater risk of malware than ever before

by James Golden | Apr 20, 2024 | Ransomware, Security

https://goldenconsulting.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wc-2024-04-22_720p.mp4 Here’s something not-so-fun but incredibly important to talk about: Malware attacks. And it’s bad news. These scary cyber threats are hitting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)...

Your guide to email security

by James Golden | Feb 4, 2023 | Ransomware, Security

I hear it all the time from business owners: “we’re too small to be a target”. But the facts show otherwise, with more than 40% of cyber-attacks being targeted at small businesses. And when you think about it, it makes sense. Small businesses...

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Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware

A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups

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Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business

Uh oh! You’re at greater risk of malware than ever before

Your guide to email security

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