Weekly IT Security Tip

Beware of the Disguised Hacker: A Cautionary Tale for Office Security In a recent incident reported in US news, an office secretary unknowingly gave some of her law firm’s most private data to a gentleman who had bought a Comcast Cable polo shirt off eBay. He dressed in khakis with a tool belt and told

Understanding Routers and Firewalls: A Guide for Businesses and Homes Navigating the world of routers and firewalls can be confusing. While they both distribute Internet to devices on a network, their purposes and functionalities differ significantly. Routers: The Home Network Hero Routers, like the ones you find at big-box stores, are designed primarily for home

Social engineering is big business. What is it? Figuring out who you are and then using that information to make money off of it. People list password challenge and identity verification publicly or at least freely on their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages and feeds without giving it a second thought. Maiden name? Check. Favorite pet?

You’d like to access the company website or a site for one of your vendors from work. When you click on your favorite browser, it opens to your homepage: msn.com, yahoo.com, aol.com, espn.com… You get the point. You then select the bookmark for the desired website and go. BIG problem! Most websites these days have tracking cookies, microdots and other advertising

Protecting Sensitive Data: Solutions for Lost or Stolen Laptops In today\’s digital age, the security of sensitive data is paramount. Unfortunately, even a strong password may not be enough to protect your data if your laptop is stolen. Once a thief cracks the password, any unencrypted private data is vulnerable. The Cloud Solution One effective

You’ve heard the advice countless times before: you must have antivirus software and a strong firewall. However, in this day and age, there is more to the security “basics” than a solid firewall. What about the employee who inadvertently clicks on an e-mail on her phone from a foreign ambassador trying to move money to the US? She