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ATMs Are IT Too!

Cloud Musings

That year, the entire industry was basically forced to transition to Windows 7 and this was when some banks were still using OS/2! Specific problems include physical security of the cash inside the terminal, malware threats to software and the use of data skimming devices.

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7 challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2020

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

photo credit: JavadR via pixabay cc In case you’re unfamiliar, ransomware is exactly what it sounds like: Malware that holds your files ransom. Here’s an article that explores 6 ways to bridge the skills gap. Protecting against the growing ransomware threat. You’re forced to pay a ransom payment to restore file access.