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It's not a big surprise that hordes of scammers are trying to steal the federally mandated stimulus money. We've already seen a couple of COVID-19 phishing scams, but now with everybody getting cash, scammers are like sharks with blood in...

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In 2018 data privacy was altered forever. From social media issues to the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation, data privacy has surged to the forefront of today's business issues. Looking at how the GDPR has changed internet security...

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Spyware is as nasty as it sounds and can cause you a lot of trouble, but can be stopped. Here is a brief overview of spyware, and what you can do to protect yourself and your business from it. What...

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You know that having a strong firewall is a key component to having strong network security, but do you how firewalls work? Firewalls take their name from the protective barriers that keep buildings and engines safe from fire. While it’s...

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Being proactive is the way to get the most out of your IT and avoid problems arising. IT monitoring does just that. Here are some different monitoring systems that could be useful, or even vital, for your business. Monitor Your...

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The importance of computer security is well-known today. In particular, it has become clear that data is a valuable asset and needs to kept safe. Using encryption keys is one way to this. So what is an encryption key and...

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Passwords are Old News The password is continuously put down as one of the least secure methods of protecting systems. The problem is that people have a hard time remembering long and complex passwords, which makes it easier for hackers....

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Everyone is At Risk In 2011, Ponemon Research surveyed 583 U.S. businesses and found that 90% reported that their company's computers had been breached at least once by hackers within the past year; 77% of these had been attacked multiple...

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Online security is crucial for the operation of any business. Using two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is an easy way to boost your online security . As the name suggests, it requires two independent means of verifying identity, making it twice...

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Since January 1st of 2017, there has been upwards of 10 million personal information records lost or stolen each day. Odds are that you, or someone you know, has had their records compromised by a data breach. With such a...