Rising ransomware attacks impact the channel, but most businesses still in the dark
While it’s no secret the number of cyberthreats, and in particular, ransomware attacks, have significantly risen in…
Mandy is the senior writer at Computer Dealer News and a staff writer at IT World Canada. She is a Carleton University journalism graduate with extensive experience in the B2B market. When not writing about tech, you can find her active on Twitter (@MandyVKovacs) following political news and sports, and preparing for her future as a cat lady.
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New leader for Dell EMC channel business
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