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Numerous computers worldwide have been hacked by cyber criminals which has made ransomware a headline! To quote New York Times:

“In a recent ransomware attack, cyber criminals hijacked hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide, locking up data and threatening to destroy it if a ransom was not paid.”

What is this ransomware and how will you protect yourself from it? It is a decade old form of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. We @uCertify want to share some measures to keep yourself protected from these attacks:

1. Keep an eye on suspicious emails and pop-ups: Whenever you receive any email, just make sure if it is coming from a valid address. Hover over (and never click) hyperlinks in the emails to see if they are directing you to dubious webpages.You will also be surprised to know that ransomware developers use emails and pop-up windows that proclaim software products to remove malware. Never click on anything  through such pop-ups, rather just safely close the windows if you start getting them.
2. Use anti-ransomware security tools: Always keep a reliable, paid antivirus product in your system that includes an automatic update module and a real-time scanner. Make sure to keep these antivirus up-to-date, so it blocks the latest emerging malware. Also, download antivirus apps only from reputable vendors.
3. Keep your software updated: If you simply stay on top of security updates, your machines would not have been infected. Configure your Windows machines to automatically install the latest software updates. Now, if ransomware attacks specifically target Windows machines, it does not mean Mac or Linux users are out of trouble for future. Other kind of malwares may infect various operating systems, so it does not matter which device you are using. You update your software regularly and install the latest security updates.
4. Keep backups of your data as well as security plans for your business: Even after keeping all the precautions, if a hacker hacks your computer, you can protect yourself by keeping all your data stored somewhere else, for an example: a physical hard drive.Then, even if a hacker locks down your computer, you can erase all the data from the machine and restore it from your backup.

In case of any organization or business, all employees must be educated about such hacking attacks and informed of the resources they can use to protect themselves.

Thus, by keeping yourself updated and taking all the precautions, you can minimize the impact of such attacks. Be safe and remember that prevention is the best protection!

Do you know? These days Microsoft has been placing a greater emphasis on PowerShell in their products, and this emphasis is reflected in Microsoft’s certification exams. If a product contains PowerShell support then at least some PowerShell-related questions will be included in the certification exam for that product.

Now, let us have a brief idea of what the PowerShell is: Windows PowerShell® is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell helps IT professionals and power users control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows. Windows PowerShell commands, called cmdlets, let you manage the computers from the command line. Windows PowerShell providers let you access data stores, such as the registry and certificate store, as easily as you access the file system. In addition, Windows PowerShell has a rich expression parser and a fully developed scripting language.

There is no exam or certification of PowerShell explicitly but Microsoft considers it in its courses and exams. PowerShell questions are included in those products’ certifications, which are dependent on PowerShell. So basically, a level of mastery is required in PowerShell. uCertify has recently released Windows PowerShell Course. Soon, it is going to release the Windows PowerShell Live Labs too. The courses as well as the labs provide the complete coverage of Windows PowerShell module, its commands, usage and much more. The courses and labs have been designed in an interactive way which keeps the learners engaged throughout. You can gain the proficiency in Windows PowerShell through uCertify’s Windows PowerShell Course and increase the chances to pass the related certification exams.

You can gain hands-on expertise in CIW Web Design Specialist (1D0-520) certification exam with CIW: Web Design Specialist Live Lab. Our live lab for CIW Web Design Specialist exam provides exam based practical tasks, real equipment and access to the latest industry technologies. The lab is available anytime, anywhere on any device with a break and reset functionality and no hardware costs. CIW: Web Design Specialist contains 159+ labs which helps you in understanding the things better.

The candidates if pass 1D0-520 exam, earn CIW Web Design Specialist certification. Candidates who also earn the CIW E-Commerce Specialist certification earn the advanced CIW Web Design Professional certification. Furthermore, you will be surprised to know that in 2015 annual mean salary of an IT professional who has been awarded the CIW Web Design Specialist certification was $70,124! This salary was calculated based on the 14,000+ IT professionals who responded to 2016 IT Skills and Salary survey that was conducted by Global Knowledge in September of 2015. CIW is the world’s fastest growing vendor-neutral Internet skills training and certification program for students and professionals. More than a certification or a curriculum publisher, CIW is a Web technology standard adopted by academic institutions, governments and businesses worldwide.

So, boost up your payscale by preparing and passing CIW Web Design Specialist certification. Start your preparation now with uCertify.

Our course, CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 was reviewed by Rbina Nkuna who is more than 12 years experienced in IT support and currently working as Account Manager at Dimension Data. He has earned 17 IT certifications which include System Security Certified Professional, Scrum Master Primer, MCPS, MCSA Windows 8 and so on.  We feel delighted to share his review with you. Here it goes:

“CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 from uCertify will help you to pass SY0-401 exam in your first attempt, even if you are new to IT. It is more than a security course, I think the quizzes are brilliant, the explanations really helped me and I will definitely use them again for my future IT certification exams, hence I highly recommend it to anyone who is ready to sit for CompTIA Sec+ exam.” To read the complete post, click here.

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Prepare for 77-725 exam with uCertify’s Microsoft Office Word 2016 performance based labs. These labs are versatile, simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course & training.

Now, let us have a look on why uCertify’s Microsoft Office Word 2016 Lab is the best supplement for achieving your objectives:

• Microsoft Office Word 2016 performance based labs provides complete coverage of the Microsoft Word 2016 exam and provides professionals, the knowledge of the Word environment; the skill to deliver tasks without any help; and demonstrate the correct application of the features of Word 2016.
• uCertify provides 59+ performance based labs along with the video tutorials to help users grasp contents better by gaining hands on experience in the MS-Word features.
• Microsoft Office Word 2016 lab is inexpensive & safe way to explore and learn.
• The lab is device friendly and can be accessed on your Mac, tablet, or smartphone.

So get ready to gain these benefits through uCertify labs and enhance your employability skills!