Author: hassler

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#Ransomware stat: 96% of IT pros predict attacks will continue at current, or worse, rates. http://datto-content.amp.vg/web/bo2i35hy8qxu9


November 27, 2019 0

#Ransomware stat: 67% of IT pros report #phishing emails as the leading cause of ransomware breaches. https://bit.ly/2qqg98W


November 20, 2019 0

#Ransomware stat: On average, downtime costs 23X MORE than the ransom. https://bit.ly/2J1Ex7f


November 13, 2019 0

#Ransomware stat: IT pros report the average requested ransom has increased 37%, year-over-year. The average ransom requested in 2019 is $5,900. http://datto-content.amp.vg/web/b3y6fv2cdoswp


November 6, 2019 0

#Ransomware stat: #cryptolocker is still king with 66% of IT pros still battling this giant. http://datto-content.amp.vg/web/bufhcds2wd9er


October 30, 2019 0

#Ransomware stat: 64% of IT pros predict future ransomware will infect IoT devices. http://datto-content.amp.vg/web/bha00xc0hj15f


October 23, 2019 0

HCST is hiring!

HCST is seeking candidates for a first-level support and ticket triage technician. This IT Support Technician will be responsible for initial analysis of incoming support requests (tickets) and quickly resolving or forwarding to appropriate upper-level technicians for further response. This technician will also be responsible for maintaining an active view of ticket queues and working…
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August 6, 2019 0

Not just backups: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

As a business owner, IT Manager, or other principle in your organization, are you SURE your organization can recover from an IT disaster? And by disaster, we’re not just thinking a tornado or fire, but a severe server hardware issue, or even man-made issues like malware, RANSOMWARE, or even human error? Of these, RANSOMWARE is probably the most damaging,…
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May 1, 2019 0

Ransomware 2018 status

In 2018, Datto surveyed Managed Service Providers like HCST about their experiences with Ransomware. Of the over 2,400 responses, the results are staggering. Between Q2 2016 and Q2 2018, 79% of MSPs reported their clients experienced ransomware attacks. In the first half of 2018 alone, 55% reported attacks against their clients. The average cost in…
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December 18, 2018 0