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Ransomware tips

Backup your files.

Ransomware is now sophisticated enough to encrypt your files that are stored on a USB thumb drive, a external drive or even a network drive connected to your computer.

If you backup your information to a external drive, make sure it is not connected to your computer so you know it's completely safe.

If you want a hasle free solution, we recommend our Offsite Backup, it's "Set and Forget", automated offsite backup which will keep all your important information 100% safe.

Ransomware tips for Mac users

Backup your files.

Yep, do exactly the same as everyone else. Macs use a program called Time Machine to backup Macs which is really easy to use.

Simply plugin a external hard drive, open Time Machine, select the external hard drive that you want to back up to and backup your computer.

Don't forget to unplug the hard drive from your Mac once your finished to make sure if you do get infected, your external hard drive wont get infected as well.

Alternatively, yes, we can help. Our Offsite Backup Service is compatible to Mac's as well, so if you would like to know more, simply go to Offsite Backup or simply call us anytime.