There’s a new type of malware threat becoming popular with cyber-criminals and it’s the fastest growing form of malicious software around, according to experts. The malware is known colloquially as ‘Ransomware’ and locks users out of their device or computer by encrypting their files, whilst demanding a fee for their return. How Does it Work?…
Research from a number of cyber security companies has revealed that attacks on Apple devices are on the increase and experts expect the trend to continue and even to accelerate through 2016, with the New Year likely to see the most such attacks ever. Two eminent security companies, in the shape of Symantec and FirmEye,…
Tech giants Microsoft have made their very first foray into the laptop making arena this week with the launch of the Microsoft Surface Book; a product that the company describes as the “ultimate laptop”. Hitting US shelves on the 26th October, the 13.5 inch notebook which is named as the thinnest Windows 10 machine ever…
Here at EC-MSP we’re devoted to ensuring that our customer’s get the best performance and results possible from their IT systems and general computing activity. It’s for exactly that reason after all, that we offer our extensive range of IT support services and also endeavour to provide as useful and as interesting information as we…
We all have dreams, willing those dreams into existence takes action, lots and lots of action! Today is our 13th Birthday at EC-MSP. For some reason this year has me thinking about how we got here and what lessons we have learnt along the way. Perhaps some of these lessons may help someone starting…
Figures released this week have revealed that the main measure of UK inflation, known as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), turned negative in April for the first time since the measure has been in existence. The CPI reached a figure of – 0.1%, which represents the first time that a negative figure has been recorded…