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Category Archives: General News C
Still using XP? Might be Time to Plan for an Upgrade
It is inevitable to have to upgrade any kind of software sooner or later. This is now true for Windows XP, as Microsoft has announced a discontinuation of support for the operating system in 2014. Microsoft recommends upgrading to the newer Windows 7 OS, which is something worth considering as early as now. Part of [...]
$63,000 Lost in Online Banking Attack
Many SMBs are unaware that hackers are finding online banking transactions to be profitable and easy targets for cyber-attacks because of several weaknesses in the security systems not only of both organizations, but also in the authentication protocols between them. In a recent attack, cyber-thieves managed to get away with $63,000 after they exploited vulnerabilities [...]
Posted in General News C Tagged 2011Jun14C, online banking, small businesses, Zeus Trojan Comments closed
Research Initiatives in Internet Security Promise a Safer Web Experience
Internet security is an issue not to be taken lightly. As an increasing number of businesses use the web for more efficient operations, there is also more risk of being affected by malware and viruses. But thanks to initiatives such as WebBlaze and BitBlaze from Professor Dawn Song, developers are better equipped to make more [...]
Posted in General News C Tagged 2011May05C, small and medium businesses, web security Comments closed
Is Unfriending Good for Your Business?
One thing is clear, quality is still more important than quantity. Especially with the current economic downturn, people are downsize everything – including online social circles. November 17, 2010 was declared by Jimmy Kimmel during his television show as “National Unfriend Day”, the opportunity for all Facebook users to declutter their Facebook pages by “unfriending” [...]
Posted in General News C Tagged 2011Feb05C, Facebook, Social Networking, unfriending Comments closed
Public Wi-Fi Networks Pose Security Risks
These days, more and more people are on the go, and many of them bring their work with them. While connecting to public and open-access Wi-Fi hotspots is indeed convenient, using open networks also pose risks that endanger your security. While connecting to public and open-access Wi-Fi hotspots is indeed convenient, using open networks also [...]
Lightening the Load through the Cloud