PETYA and NotPetya Ransomware
Six weeks after Wannacry ransomware, the Petya variant hit parts of USA and Europe.  Although Petya is well-known, a new variant is now out in the wild. How this ransomware works: Utilizes and modifies the Microsoft Windows SMB and uses the ETERNALBLUE exploit tool. Same exploit tool that was used for the Wannacry ransomware. Once infected, the MBR prevents Windows from loading into the O/S […]
Essential WannaCry Mitigations
There have been many reports on the WannaCry attack (aka WannaCrypt, WannaCrypt0r 2.0, WannaDecryptor) since it broke out on Friday, May 12, 2017. Our support and professional services teams delivered notifications immediately on the following Monday to our managed services clients with detailed information for their environments, however, we want to ensure all of clients […]
ISA selected for 50 Most Promising IT Service Solution Providers 2015
ISA was honoured to be featured in CIOReview’s special edition on IT Service Solution Providers as one of the 50 Most Promising IT Service Solution Providers of 2015. CIO Review (cioreview.com) has chosen ISA for its 50 Most Promising IT Services Providers 2015. The positioning is based on evaluation of ISA’s expertise in providing solutions and services […]
ISA named Tech Company of the Year 2015
ISA was delighted to be named Tech Company of the Year at last week’s TechConnex Gala Event in North York. The 2015 Tech Company of the Year award recognizes the organization that has demonstrated business leadership and excellence in innovation and a commitment to the knowledge-based sector in the Greater Toronto Area and possibly throughout […]
ISA announces a new management team
Although we are still shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our founder, leader and friend, we will honour Rick’s legacy and his wishes to grow and strengthen ISA. Hence, the ownership team has ratified a plan which will best position the company for a smooth transition and future growth.  Effective immediately, the role […]
Remembering Rick
Rick Uhrich, President and Founder of ISA, sadly passed away on the morning of September 4th, 2014 at the age of 60. Rick is survived by his wife Jill and his two children, Jesse and Clare, his brother Brad and his sister Janet. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, employees and business […]