Consider the "What If" Factor Secure data backup for your business is an absolute must, but the real question is, what methods are you using? Although you may think you are taking extreme caution, such as saving data on multiple computers and physical drives, the scary truth is these items are still at risk for failing and leaving you helpless. While it may seem unlikely that your data backup computers and thumb drives would all fail or become lost at the same time, it has happened to many … Read more
5 Reasons to Implement a Managed IT Services Solution
Information Technology services are essential to the success of every organization, large or small. With increasingly competitive business environments, CEOs and small business owners are under great pressure to maintain a highly qualified staff and to make sure their technology is obtaining a better ROI than their competitors’. These goals are not easily achieved, particularly for young or small businesses with less financial resources and time available. Having your own successful … Read more
Hang Up The Landline for VoIP
Considering the switch to a VoIP phone system? Not sure what advantages it will give you over a traditional land-line? Well, You're not alone. A large number of business owners are making the switch from land-lines to VoIP phone systems for their business. Don't Break the Bank What's the number one reason for switching to a VoIP phone system? Cost! VoIP systems are surefire way to reduce the costs of phone services, especially if you are operating a business that has a large number of long … Read more
Why Your Company Needs An Internet Use Policy
With computers and Internet access such an integral part of every business, and the Internet filled with everything from gambling to x-rated websites, it is critical that every business has an Internet use policy in place. This policy can help prevent your employees from accidentally or intentionally causing harm to your company or your company’s reputation. While you don’t want to give your employees the idea that they are living in George Orwell’s 1984, you want them to have a clear … Read more
5 Keys to Building a Better Team at Work
One of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur or business person is what Gino Wickman; author of the book Traction, calls "Letting go of the vine." This simply means to trust those around you more and put responsibilities on others. There is a very important step before this is prudent, and that is to surround yourself with people who have a love for the "vine" and a clear understanding of how the "vine" operates. Ultimately, a team who is worthy of the "vine". The challenge of building … Read more
Protect Yourself and Your Business Against Identity Theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone, at any time. It is a common crime in today's hyper-technology world. Hackers are coming up with new ways to steal your information at a rapid pace. You could be the average Joe on the street who accidentally gives your credit card information to a cloned PayPal, or someone steals your driver license's number and applies for credit cards under your name. Identity theft has become much more prevalent in the world than many would guess. Approximately 10 MILLION … Read more
Tips to Sink ATM Skimming
Today's world is far from the wild west, but bank robbers are still rampant and constantly after your money. The only difference is there tactics are far more technologically advanced. Criminals gain access to your bank account via ATM machines and some sneaky skimming of your money. These criminals use a combination of advanced card readers attached to the machine to capture your card information and small hidden cameras to snag your pin number. These cyber criminals then sell your … Read more
Do Not Use These Chrome Extensions
Do you use any of the following Chrome browser extensions? Change HTTP Request Header Nyoogle - (a custom logo for Google) Stickies - (a Post-It note for Chrome) Lite Bookmarks If so, you're not alone. These four extensions have a combined user base of more than half a million. Recently, security researchers from ICEBRG (a US cyber-security company) have discovered malicious codes embedded in copies of these on the official Chrome Web Store. The code allows hackers to … Read more
Backdoor In Certain Lenovo Switches Discovered
Does your company utilize either RackSwitch or BladeCenter networking switches? Are those switches running ENOS (the Enterprise Network Operating System)? If so, there's a backdoor in your network you weren't aware of. Even worse, it's been there since 2004. Engineers at Lenovo recently discovered the backdoor in the firmware when they conducted an internal security audit. These products were added to the company's portfolio via acquisition from Nortel, and Lenovo only just became aware … Read more
Vulnerabilities Found In Some GPS Services
A duo of researchers stumbled across a series of vulnerabilities in literally hundreds of GPS services that leave sensitive GPS tracking data open to hackers. Dubbed "Trackmageddon" by the researchers, the vulnerabilities span a range of weaknesses that include default or easy-to-guess passwords, IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference) issues, insecure API endpoints, and data collection folders that are entirely unsecured. The reason so many different tracking services are impacted is that … Read more
