Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber threats in the world — and it’s hitting small businesses and home users harder than ever. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down how ransomware actually works, how attackers get into your system, and what happens the moment your files are taken hostage. You’ll learn why small businesses are prime targets, why paying the ransom rarely solves anything, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself — from backups and update...
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Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber threats in the world — and it’s hitting small businesses and home users harder than ever. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down how ransomware actually works, how attackers get into your system, and what happens the moment your files are taken hostage. You’ll learn why small businesses are prime targets, why paying the ransom rarely solves anything, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself — from backups and update...
Internet Failover: Staying Online When Your ISP Goes Down
Act on Tech
27 minutes
2 months ago
Internet Failover: Staying Online When Your ISP Goes Down
What happens when your internet goes down in the middle of the workday? For most businesses and home offices, everything grinds to a halt. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex explains the importance of internet failover—backup connections that keep you online when your primary ISP fails. Learn the different options, from dual ISPs to LTE/5G backups, the hardware you’ll need, and how to decide what level of redundancy makes sense for your setup. If downtime costs you money, this is an episode...
Act on Tech
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber threats in the world — and it’s hitting small businesses and home users harder than ever. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down how ransomware actually works, how attackers get into your system, and what happens the moment your files are taken hostage. You’ll learn why small businesses are prime targets, why paying the ransom rarely solves anything, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself — from backups and update...
