This is an edited version of an old post I wrote years ago. Despite the fact laptop prices have not came down (it’s quite the opposite), many clients called me early December asking for suggestions on what kind of computer they should get – 100% are getting laptops, a...
We live in interconnected and complicated times and the word “hack” has become a new normal in daily conversations. People are more and more concerned about hackers, data loss and cyber security in general. Many of our clients ask, “how can we make sure we’re not...
Reading an article on a well-known cyber security website I thought it was a really good idea to post about the most common mistakes people make when buying something online and how to keep your personal and financial information safe from scammers/hackers/bad guys in...
WordPress, the world-famous content management system that powers around 27% of all websites in the world, is a constant (and sometimes easy) target for hackers. Vulnerabilities like the SQL-Injection (detected by security analyst Anthony Ferrara) present a serious...
Holiday season is upon us and this year more than ever before an avalanche of new gadgets and gizmos promising to make your home smarter are hitting the market… just check stores like Best Buy and you’ll see they are devoting a big chunk of real estate to home...
By now you have probably heard about phishing (fake emails that look legitimate, usually from senders that you have some dealings with - but no always). I receive at least one every two weeks or so and I usually just delete them right away. After reading about this I...
When it comes to scamming consumers and businesses, the most effective strategies aren't necessarily the most complex. Hackers seeking funds, data, and access to corporate systems don't need advanced techniques when tried-and-true tactics consistently work on their...
Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/blogs/five-questions-board-members-ciso/ Security isn’t something that can just be swept under the rug while the board and executive team plans on just pointing figures if something bad happens. Cybersecurity threats are...
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