Don't get caught out by computer threats!

Tuesday, 16 May 2017 00:00

An Island IT expert says small businesses in particular should check their cyber-security after an outbreak of ransomware.

The WannaCry infection locks up computers until users pay the creators to unlock their data - it's affected hundreds of thousands of PCs in hundreds of countries.

Last week the Manx Government warned its staff to look out for the infection after it caused chaos in UK hospitals.

Owen Cutajar, chief executive of Future Tech Ltd, says there are simple things businesses can do to minimise the risk:

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