Security
Tax Data Security – Protect Your Data
5 Tips For Protecting Your Business And Personal Tax Data With the ever-evolving world of security, it is essential to keep a watchful eye on new procedures and tips to protect your data from the explosive growth of attacks. These 5 tips will keep you ahead of the hackers and protect your data. Change your…
Read MoreDark Web
The Dark Web How it will affect you! To understand the Dark Web we must first look at the makeup of the Internet as a whole. There are 3 separate parts of the internet; The Surface Web, the Deep Web, and the Dark Web. The Surface Web or the Internet you browse on a…
Read MoreWhat to do when you have a new employee on your business network?
Things to consider from the IT perspective You’re bringing on a new sales person, you’ve got a quota for them and a process for how you want them to proceed. But have you considered your network and security? These are the things that run through my head as an IT administrator; Are they a contract…
Read MorePassword Management: Things You Should Know
How should I manage my passwords? • Do you currently use a post-it note under your keyboard or in your top drawer to store your password(s)? • Is there a spreadsheet of passwords for all your sites someplace on your computer? • Have you used the same password over and over on all the…
Read MoreFake Emails: What You Need to Know
Teach your employees how to identify fake emails. Fake emails, generally called “phishing” and “spoofing” emails, are a constant threat. If you learn how to spot them, you can better protect your computers and data from malware, ransomware, and other attacks. Here is what you need to know: Check the “from” address Most…
Read MoreThe Best Way to Protect Your Company from Ransomware
I am asked on a daily basis, “How do we protect our company from ransomware?” A lot of you know of, or have friends that have been infected with Ransomware and were not prepared. They have paid ransom and have, in cases, lost all of their data. Ransomware is such a scary topic to many,…
Read MoreKeyboard Security Risk!
Watch out for Keysniffer! There is a new security threat whereby a Hacker could get your passwords answers to your security questions and other private information. Keysniffer simply grabs whatever you are typing on your keyboard and sends it to the hacker. The good news is the hacker must be within 250ft of you to…
Read MoreDo I need to protect my _____________ from hackers?
Fill in the blank with any of today’s technology, phones, tablets even Smart TV’s! Hackers are everywhere these days, so the answer is yes. The protection of your devices may not seem crucial until something happens. Hackers are using more and more resources to get to your personal information, so ask yourself a couple of…
Read MoreDealing with Ransomware
Ransomware such as Cryptolocker has made a lot of headlines in recent months mainly because it can cost you dearly. But also because it has affected a large number of people. Most of us know someone or have heard of companies that have had to deal with this type of situation. And it can be…
Read MoreIf You Don’t Accept Credit Cards with a CHIP… Your Fraud Liability Protection Will DIP
The EMV Initiative and Liability Shift By Kathy Delaney Winger* Financial Services and Data Security Attorney If you are a merchant that accepts credit cards or a credit card issuer, the risk to your livelihood will potentially change exponentially on October 1, 2015. Your liability could increase or it could decrease – but it will…
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