As June comes to an end, so does our Safety Month Series. We must say, it’s been fun. Throughout the month, we’ve been providing you with safety tips for your devices, your online presence, your data, and more. We hope that in this time, we’ve been able to give you a better look at how […]
Read the full articleSummer is a time to be outside and enjoy the world around us, but that’s not to say that technology can’t be a part of that! We’ve listed some cool safety gadgets that you can use all summer long. Each gadget also has cool safety features that will keep you and your family safe no […]
Read the full articleA good antivirus software will mean that my system is safe. True or False? FALSE. Like firewalls, antivirus software is just one piece of the online security puzzle. Many moons ago, antiviruses may have been the only solution required for safety, but as the technology world has evolved, so have attackers, creating malware threats that […]
Read the full articleFirewalls protect against all cyber attacks. True or False? FALSE. So many companies believe that this is all that’s required for cybersecurity, and it’s a costly mistake. Firewalls filter traffic and act as a barrier to many harmful viruses that your computer or other devices may have otherwise received. However, firewalls are not the end […]
Read the full articleWhen you think of technology viruses, you usually just think of computers. That isn’t the case anymore. Your smartphone, tablet, USB drive, and other forms of technology are susceptible to viruses. By taking ten minutes out of your day every once and a while to verify that your devices are meeting these guidelines, you are […]
Read the full articleIf you’re trying to keep your information secure, then your password strength is crucial. For many sites, the only barrier between your private information and the public is one passcode. Is your choice of password doing enough to keep everything safe? Here are some common mistakes you or your employees may be making that […]
Read the full articleData breaches are no walk in the park. Unfortunately, 43% of companies in 2014 experienced data breaches, resulting in billions of dollars in losses and recovery expenses. Once it happens, what do you do? Here are some tips: Isolate Your Network Change your account information for all servers and online accounts that contain important and/or […]
Read the full articleNo one wants a data breach. The results can be permanent and devastating to your company and your budget. According to InfoWorld.com, data breach recovery costs have jumped 23% in the last two years, and you can be sure that cost will only go up in the future. Calculating exactly how much this could cost […]
Read the full articleYour computer can be hacked at any time. There are several warning signs that can tell you if someone has unauthorized access to your accounts. Online/Virtual Breaches You’ve been locked out of your account. Emails about changes to your account that you did not authorize. Password changes. Check-ins on different computers. Activity at abnormal times […]
Read the full articleSure, you trust your employees, but could they be unintentionally be putting your business is danger? Purposefully or not, your employees may be making your company a target for trouble. We all want to avoid business risk, but before we dive in, you have to first ask yourself these questions: Does your company allow employees […]
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