--- title: "Tech Talk: Business IT Blog | Lantium | IT Security" description: IT Security | Get insights on the latest IT trends, business technologies, and security strategies. From email migration to virtualization, we’ll help you navigate the world of business IT. Lantium is a full-service IT consulting, managed services, cloud, and security provider based in Blue Bell, PA. --- [![Lantium](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Lantium_Aug2016/image/lantium-logo.png)](http://www.lantium.com/) - [SERVICES](http://www.lantium.com/services.html) - [COMPANY](http://www.lantium.com/company.html) - [INDUSTRY](http://www.lantium.com/industry.html) - [CONTACT](http://www.lantium.com/contact.html) - [TECH TALK](https://blog.lantium.com) [1-877-LANTIUM](tel:18775268486) [SUPPORT TICKETS](http://support.lantium.com) 1-877-LANTIUM - [SERVICES](http://www.lantium.com/services.html) - [COMPANY](http://www.lantium.com/company.html) - [INDUSTRY](http://www.lantium.com/industry.html) - [CONTACT](http://www.lantium.com/contact.html) - [TECH TALK](https://blog.lantium.com) - [SUPPORT TICKETS](http://support.lantium.com/) # Tech Talk ## [Getting Ready for Windows 7 End of Life (and Server 2008/2008 R2 too)](https://blog.lantium.com/getting-ready-for-windows-7-end-of-life-and-server-2008-r2-too) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Nov 15, 2018, 11:02:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/RIP_Windows.png)](https://blog.lantium.com/getting-ready-for-windows-7-end-of-life-and-server-2008-r2-too) Just four short years ago Microsoft retired its extremely successful Windows XP operating system (OS). Now it is time for your organization to get ready for the end of the next popular and widely used version. The deadline is approaching sooner than you may think, so let’s break down what your business needs to know, and how to prepare for the end of life of Windows 7 (and Server 2008/Server 2008 R2 too). [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/getting-ready-for-windows-7-end-of-life-and-server-2008-r2-too) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/getting-ready-for-windows-7-end-of-life-and-server-2008-r2-too#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security), [Procurement](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/procurement), [How to IT](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/how-to-it), [Windows 7](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/windows-7), [Microsoft End of Life](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/microsoft-end-of-life), [Server 2008](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/server-2008) ## [Meltdown and Spectre Security Flaws - What to Know](https://blog.lantium.com/meltdown-and-spectre-security-flaws-what-to-know) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Jan 5, 2018, 4:09:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/meltdown%20spectre_final%204.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/meltdown-and-spectre-security-flaws-what-to-know) **This week a pair of major security flaws were discovered with the ability to affect all of your tablets, PCs, mobile devices, and cloud products you may own. Named Meltdown and Spectre, these hardware-based bugs have the potential to allow hackers the ability to steal sensitive information like passwords and other personal information through vulnerabilities in modern processors (Intel, ARM, AMD). ** [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/meltdown-and-spectre-security-flaws-what-to-know) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/meltdown-and-spectre-security-flaws-what-to-know#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [Is an Information Security Risk Assessment Right for My Business?](https://blog.lantium.com/is-an-information-security-risk-assessment-right-for-my-business) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Jan 4, 2018, 1:05:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/ISRA%20Blog%20Post%20Image_Listing.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/is-an-information-security-risk-assessment-right-for-my-business) **Unfortunately, most company management still believes that their organization is safe and secure because they are too small to be targeted, are 100% compliant, have never been breached in the past or have already invested resources into staff or other cybersecurity measures – this is just not true...** [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/is-an-information-security-risk-assessment-right-for-my-business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/is-an-information-security-risk-assessment-right-for-my-business#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [Help Ransomware: What to Know About Recent Bad Rabbit](https://blog.lantium.com/help-ransomware-what-to-know-about-recent-bad-rabbit) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Nov 7, 2017, 12:36:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Bad%20Rabbit2.png)](https://blog.lantium.com/help-ransomware-what-to-know-about-recent-bad-rabbit) A new and major ransomware attack is currently spreading throughout Europe. Although there have only been a small number of reported cases in the US, we wanted to be as proactive as possible and share this information with our valued clients, friends and colleagues. Please read the following information and share it with your family, friends, co-workers and end users. [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/help-ransomware-what-to-know-about-recent-bad-rabbit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/help-ransomware-what-to-know-about-recent-bad-rabbit#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [What to Know About Recent “Petya” Ransomware Attack](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-recent-petya-ransomware-attack) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Jun 29, 2017, 11:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Petya%20Cover.png)](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-recent-petya-ransomware-attack) A quickly spreading ransomware attack called “Petya” has affected more than 12,000 machines running older versions of MS Windows worldwide.  This new ransomware has hit high-profile targets in multiple countries, including the United States. While Petya has not infiltrated as many machines as ransomware WannaCry did in May, it is more dangerous and has the power to create more damage. Here is what you need to know about this potentially dangerous cyberattack and how to keep you and your organization safe. [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-recent-petya-ransomware-attack) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-recent-petya-ransomware-attack#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [Mobile Device and Laptop Security: 5 Ways to Stay Safe](https://blog.lantium.com/mobile-device-and-laptop-security-five-ways-to-stay-safe) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on May 31, 2017, 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Laptop%20Security_preview%20image.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/mobile-device-and-laptop-security-five-ways-to-stay-safe) The greatest strength of laptops, notebooks and tablets are also their greatest weakness – portability. It’s what makes these tools so useful for mobile professionals, but it is also what leaves them so vulnerable to theft.  [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/mobile-device-and-laptop-security-five-ways-to-stay-safe) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/mobile-device-and-laptop-security-five-ways-to-stay-safe#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security), [Mobile Devices](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/mobile-devices), [laptops](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/laptops) ## [What to Know About the 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-wannacry-ransomware-attack) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on May 15, 2017, 1:05:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/WannaCry.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-wannacry-ransomware-attack) A major ransomware attack is currently spreading worldwide, impacting over 100 countries. This attack, called “WannaCry” affects Microsoft Windows systems by exploiting a vulnerability called EternalBlue. Microsoft provided a patch for this in March and you can learn more about it here at [Microsoft's blog](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/msrc/2017/04/14/protecting-customers-and-evaluating-risk/). [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-wannacry-ransomware-attack) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/what-to-know-about-wannacry-ransomware-attack#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [7 Simple Habits for Data Breach Prevention](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-simple-habits-for-data-breach-prevention) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Mar 9, 2017, 2:37:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Seven%20Simple%20Habits%20to%20Stay%20Safe%20Online.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-simple-habits-for-data-breach-prevention) Self-healing BIOS, self-encrypting drives, and pre-boot authentication are just some of the leading-edge ways cybercriminals are illegally browsing, stealing, destroying or otherwise corrupting company and individuals’ private information.  As the daily news is chock full of headlines of the latest data breach, it is clear the cybersecurity industry is not going to see a decrease in budgetary spending anytime soon. [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-simple-habits-for-data-breach-prevention) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-simple-habits-for-data-breach-prevention#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [5 Symptoms of a Compromised Computer](https://blog.lantium.com/five-symptoms-of-a-compromised-computer) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Feb 23, 2017, 3:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/5%20Comp%20CPU_Image.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/five-symptoms-of-a-compromised-computer)  We all like to think that the Internet is a safe place. Unfortunately email, social media, malicious websites, [ransomware](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-things-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware) and advertisement pop-ups can all pose a threat. Having an antivirus program installed on your computer will help catch and get rid of harmful malware, but it might not catch everything — especially if not installed properly or updated with the latest definitions. [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/five-symptoms-of-a-compromised-computer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/five-symptoms-of-a-compromised-computer#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security) ## [Do This Now: Seven Things to Protect Your Business from Ransomware](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-things-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Dec 6, 2016, 3:03:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Seven-things-to-do-now-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware_header.png)](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-things-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware) The [enterprise IT security](http://www.lantium.com/services-security.html) landscape saw a considerable uptick in the number of ransomware attacks throughout 2016. Although not a new type or style of hack by any means, [ransomware](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/portal/mmpc/shared/ransomware.aspx) has risen in popularity focusing on businesses of all sizes.  Here are seven easy things you need to do **NOW** to minimize the risk and ensure your organization does not become the next victim...  [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-things-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/seven-things-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Security](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security), [Ransomware](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/ransomware) [All posts](https://blog.lantium.com/all) [Next](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/it-security/page/2) # About Lantium Lantium solves business challenges by delivering customized IT solutions that fit your organization. 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