--- title: Stamford Computer Consultant IT Support Managed Service Provider Advises Public on FBI Alert I-062315-PSA - U.S. Computer Connection description: Using a Managed Service Provider/IT Service Provider for Businesses to ensure you are utilizing best practice approaches to protect your organization. image: https://blog.uscomputer.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/it-support-managed-services-computer-consultant-stamford-us-computer-connection-fbi-alert-june-2015-300x139-1.gif --- [Skip to content](https://blog.uscomputer.com/stamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa#main-content) [![USCC_2C_Logo](https://blog.uscomputer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/USCC_2C_Logo.png?width=1078&height=250&name=USCC_2C_Logo.png "USCC_2C_Logo")](http://U.S.%20Computer%20Connection) Search - [Home](https://uscomputer.com) - About Show submenu for About - [Our Team](https://uscomputer.com/our-team) - [Careers](https://uscomputer.com/careers) - [Solutions](https://uscomputer.com/solutions) Show submenu for Solutions - [Cybersecurity](https://uscomputer.com/cybersecurity) - [Data Backup & Disaster Recovery](https://uscomputer.com/data-backup-disaster-recovery) - [Managed IT Services](https://uscomputer.com/managed-it-services) - [IT Projects](https://uscomputer.com/it-projects) - [Cloud Computing](https://uscomputer.com/cloud-computing) - [Blog](https://blog.uscomputer.com) - [Contact Us](https://uscomputer.com/contact) - [Home](https://uscomputer.com) - About Show submenu for About - [Our Team](https://uscomputer.com/our-team) - [Careers](https://uscomputer.com/careers) - [Solutions](https://uscomputer.com/solutions) Show submenu for Solutions - [Cybersecurity](https://uscomputer.com/cybersecurity) - [Data Backup & Disaster Recovery](https://uscomputer.com/data-backup-disaster-recovery) - [Managed IT Services](https://uscomputer.com/managed-it-services) - [IT Projects](https://uscomputer.com/it-projects) - [Cloud Computing](https://uscomputer.com/cloud-computing) - [Blog](https://blog.uscomputer.com) - [Contact Us](https://uscomputer.com/contact) [Client Remote Support](https://uscomputer.com/support/) [Free Strategy Session](https://uscomputer.com/contact/) Call Today! 203.356.0444 # Stamford Computer Consultant IT Support Managed Service Provider Advises Public on FBI Alert I-062315-PSA [Garry Feldman](https://blog.uscomputer.com/author/garry-feldman) Aug 31, 2015 5:58:03 AM [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png)](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uscomputer.com%2Fstamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uscomputer.com%2Fstamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uscomputer.com%2Fstamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uscomputer.com%2Fstamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png)](mailto:?subject=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uscomputer.com%2Fstamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail&body=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uscomputer.com%2Fstamford-computer-consultant-it-support-managed-service-provider-advises-public-on-fbi-alert-i-062315-psa%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Center ransomware “Cryptowall” continues to spread virally. The FBI reports close to 1,000 incidents of Cryptowall since last year and losses over $18 million. For organizations who have been lucky and unaffected, this malware blocks access to your computer and data until you pay the amount requested. **What to do?** Use a Managed Service Provider/IT Service Provider for Businesses to ensure you are utilizing best practice approaches to protect your organization. Also; - Use Organization-wide Antivirus Protection - Use Pop-up Software - Make Sure Updates Are Up-to-Date - Back Up Your Data ![it-support-for-businesses-ct-stamford-computer-consultant-prevent-malware-300x272](https://blog.uscomputer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/it-support-for-businesses-ct-stamford-computer-consultant-prevent-malware-300x272-300x272.gif?width=300&height=272&name=it-support-for-businesses-ct-stamford-computer-consultant-prevent-malware-300x272-300x272.gif) Remember to practice SAFE and forward to your IT service professional or in-house IT manager. To read more, [click here](http://www.ic3.gov/media/2015/150623.aspx). **To learn how to prevent these types of attacks and what to do if you are impacted, reach out to U.S. Computer Connection of Stamford, (203) 604-8482 or write to info@uscomputer.com.** [Business IT](https://blog.uscomputer.com/tag/business-it) ## Read On [![](https://blog.uscomputer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/August%202025/Social%20800%20x%20800/PSPro-Cyber%20Insurance%20%26%20IT-Ad-15-800x800.jpg?width=352&name=PSPro-Cyber%20Insurance%20%26%20IT-Ad-15-800x800.jpg)](https://blog.uscomputer.com/it-and-cyber-insurance-why-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-either) ### [IT and Cyber Insurance: Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Either](https://blog.uscomputer.com/it-and-cyber-insurance-why-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-either) Cyberthreats are evolving fast, especially with the rise of AI-powered attacks. That's why a solid... 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