Only the most cynical of people truly believes that we can trust no one and that is, of course, untrue. However, with several billion Internet users with just a click-of-a-mouse away from your wireless business network, odds are extremely high that someone, when given the chance, would try to bypass your firewall network security and take advantage of your business. […]
In our previous post, we outlined the difficulty of taking on the Internet of Things by yourself as a homeowner. From different Internet protocols and lots of unique equipment to juggle – the smartest homeowners leave the setup and maintenance of their devices to IT professionals. Why? They’re informed. As a proactive homeowner, yourself, you’re halfway through our lesson on […]
We get this question a lot. If you’re worried that a hacker might gain access to your computer webcam and take pictures or videos without your notice, never fear! You have options. The first option is a very simple: put a Post-It note over the webcam! It’s that easy. Who ever thought to cover the camera up, when not in […]
Trust us. We get questions all the time from customers who are worried that their desktop or laptop computer has been compromised. by a computer virus. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the 10 common symptoms of a corrupted system – with the help of our experts and the clients they serve – so that you can be on […]
Did you know that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Every year, in a joint effort with the Department of Defense, the National Cyber Security Alliance rolls out a brand new batch of Internet safety tips for businesses and families, alike, to implement throughout the year. However, the October timing is no coincidence. In fact, this week marks the […]
As you may already know: Windows, Android and iOS are the top three operating systems available today on the mobile market (that’s what OS in iOS stands for). What you may not know is that the “i” at the front of all Apple product names stands for Internet. It’s a fact worth mentioning, insofar as that’s where each these products […]
No matter what brand of anti-virus software you use, there’s always the possibility that an infection may slip through the cracks, even if you’ve run all of your software updates and practice every Internet safety rule in the book. The reason being – cybercrime really doesn’t sleep. Unfortunately, cybercriminals work ceaselessly to discover and exploit software vulnerabilities or backdoor entrances […]