You are probably already familiar with ransomware, one of the nastier forms of malicious software that does the rounds every now and again, but what you may not already be acquainted with is a ransomware program called Chimera. Only recently discovered, Chimera’s creators have taken the already unpleasant ransomware program’s scare tactics to the next […]
Potential IT security issues in 2016
As a small or medium-sized business owner or manager, it’s only to be expected that you want to keep your company safe from cyber attacks and hacking attempts. But how much do you really know about online safety? With massive corporations such as Sony falling victim to attack, cyber security has never been more in […]
Spam CSI
You may have noticed a few more SPAM messages in your inbox recently. SPAM, not the yummy meat product kind either, is trending up again, reminding us all that the pest has not gone away. Recently I attended a brainstorm where we sat and rethought the battle with SPAM, yes SPAM. Instead of the typical kneejerk reaction of adjusting our SPAM filter or screaming, we decided to CSI or in other words use intelligence to analyze and defeat the anonymous beast.
What Right Can We Expect to Privacy in the Digital Age?
By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin
Celebrity photo hacks, corporate data breaches; it begs the question, what right can we expect to privacy in the digital age?
While it appears, hopefully, that many credit card companies are now looking at changing the way they process card payments -- essentially forcing retailers to update inherently flawed card readers and point of sale systems responsible for recent breaches at Target and Home Depot -- that does not account for the increasing number of digital hacks.
Safeguard Your Devices – A Back to School Guide
By Matthew Sorenson
It is that time of year again. Students are heading back to colleges and universities across the country. Their minds are focused on moving into new dorm rooms and apartments, buying supplies and books, and registering for classes.
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Russian Hackers Steal 1.2 Billion Login Credentials
By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin
Or did they? Security experts are on the fence. For more in-depth articles examining how great of a security breach this is, visit here and here.
That being said, here are five things you can do to help bolster your online security.
The Subtle Art of Internet Tracking
By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin
Never in human history has there been so much data available about average people. I've discussed this before when speaking about how social media gives anybody a platform to make their voice heard. In the past, it was always possible to learn about the famous, the infamous, and the top echelon of society.
The mobile messaging revolution
By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin
Move over texting, there are new communication games in town.
Smart phones haven't just put tiny computers in our pockets, they are also changing the way we communicate. It seems new communication apps show up on the scene by the day.