Tips for Protecting Your Office Computer
One of the reasons why employees need insight on how they can protect their office computers is to maintain the privacy of the data in the system they use. Apart from safeguarding personal information observing best practices is a requirement for all computer users in most organizations. The reason is that when users exercise due […]
The Newest Extortion Scams Are Using Your Own Passwords as Bait
Internet scams have become more and more sophisticated. Thus, extortion scammers have found a new piece of bait by which to hook internet users. The bait is their old passwords. These extortion schemes often claim that someone has the person’s compromising information. Then they say are happy to help get that information back if the […]
Why Should I Use HTTPS – Why You Should Be Using HTTPS
In recent news, you may have heard more buzz about websites using HTTPS rather than a traditional HTTP address. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between the two. This applies whether you’re a web surfer or someone who manages a website. First, what’s the difference between HTTP and HTTPS? The “S” identifies that […]
The Android Botnet that Victimized Consumers and Advertisers
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Unfortunately, over 65,000 users neglected to observe this time-honored adage and proceeded to download a “free” app. It came with the promise of, among other things, a free pair of tennis shoes. Before it was all over, the online criminals had spoofed over 5,000 […]
Why It’s Important to Lock Your Computer and Phone
Network security is not always about implementing new encryption protocols and using state-of-the-art tools to protect your business. Sometimes, it’s the small things that can make a massive difference. So, if your collective staff can implement this one easy trick, you might be surprised by how beneficial it can be for your network’s security. This […]
