Month: February 2017

Recently, hackers have begun using fake FedEx emails in order to steal people’s information and infect their computers. One of the most common scams in the world today is for a hacker to send an email pretending to be a reputable company, website, or organization, then loading them with viruses and phishing schemes designed to […]

Google AdWords’ new Customer Match feature allows for customized targeting of users, enabling small businesses to help their advertising dollars go further. After a long wait and many rumors, Google finally announced the addition of the Customer Match feature to its AdWords service at New York’s Advertising Week in November. This innovative new feature allows […]

Mobile devices can create significant security and management challenges, especially if they hold confidential information or can access the corporate network. Require users to password protect their devices, encrypt their data, and install security apps to prevent criminals from stealing information while the phone is on public networks. Be sure to set reporting procedures for […]

Today more than ever, businesses depend on technology to get the job done. This new digital landscape requires that companies protected themselves with a well-planned and executed cyber security strategy. With the increase of cyber-attacks, businesses need to make cyber security a top priority, which starts with well-trained system users.   The more businesses depend […]

Law firms have a duty to protect their client’s confidential information it is an ethical and fiduciary responsibility. The costs associated with a law office’s cyber breach are more than the loss of customer confidence. This post explains what they are.   Following the news that many the nation’s premier legal firms were hacked to […]

Delta Air Lines’ recent essential IT systems outage clearly demonstrates the value of having IT support that can quickly respond when business critical systems go down. At some point, all businesses big or small will face an interruption in their essential IT systems service. The cause of such outages can vary, from external malware attacks […]

Ransomware has never been a more serious threat thanks to the new program Satan. Read on to learn more about Satan ransomware and how to protect yourself against this new threat. One particularly malicious cyber-attack which has grown more frequent in recent years is ransomware, a virus that infects a computer system and shuts it […]

Prevent access or use of business computers by unauthorized individuals. Laptops can be particularly easy targets for theft or can be lost, so lock them up when unattended. Make sure a separate user account is created for each employee and require strong passwords. Administrative privileges should only be given to trusted IT staff and key […]