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Tag Archives: Security
How Safe is Your Company’s Boardroom?
Protection from the ubiquitous computer hacker is paramount for any business. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on security systems to keep confidential and sensitive data safe from those seeking to exploit it. How is it then, that we’ve forgotten about the one place where all of our vital business decisions are made? Boston [...]
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The Conference Room Walls Have Ears
In today’s corporate environment, it’s not enough to be available to your colleagues and customers 24/7 – they want to see you in high definition, and they want to hear you clearly. But has your investment in high-end videoconferencing equipment created an open door for those wanting to know your business secrets? Boston based Rapid7 [...]
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Your Company Secrets, Now in High-Def
Businesses are constantly looking for exploitable holes in their security systems to protect themselves from hackers. But while your focus may currently be on the security of your employees’ laptops and smartphones, it appears that the very heart of your corporation could have been left wide open. Boston based Rapid7 is a security company that [...]
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Securely Connecting to Public Hotspots
Wireless hotspots are convenient – but not terribly secure. While allowing you to work from anywhere, they can also expose your device and data to security threats. Read on to find out how to protect yourself. Wireless internet access, or WiFi, is now so common that it can be found virtually anywhere—in airports, shops, restaurants, [...]
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Public Hotspot Security Tips
Connecting to wireless hotspots is common nowadays as people travel more, use more portable devices, and are allowed the freedom to work from anywhere. However they can be terribly unsecure. Here are tips you can use to securely connect to hotspots. Wireless internet access, or WiFi, is now so common that it can be found [...]
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Be Safe before Connecting to Public Hotspots
Wireless hotspots can be a boon, but they can also be a danger. Learn ways to properly protect yourself so you can safely use hotspots. Wireless internet access, or WiFi, is now so common that it can be found virtually anywhere—in airports, shops, restaurants, and other public spaces. The near ubiquity of these wireless “hotspots” [...]
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Malware Prevention 101: Disable AutoRun
Malware is a serious threat to any system, especially those that belong to any sort of business. Financial and personal data as well as other important company information can be compromised by a single successful attack. One way to prevent malware from entering your system is through disabling the AutoRun feature for portable drives. One [...]
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Disabling AutoRun Helps Prevent Malware
The AutoRun feature in Windows for thumb and other portable storage devices is a double-edged sword. While making file management and access for portable storage much easier and faster, it also enables certain types of malware to access and install themselves onto your system. One of the most common entry points of malware and viruses [...]
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Prevent Malware by Disabling AutoRun
USB thumb drives – along with other portable storage devices – are an easy way to share files between users. However, if you haven’t disabled the AutoRun feature, you also run the risk of letting certain viruses and malware penetrate your system much easier. One of the most common entry points of malware and viruses [...]
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Google Bypasses Apple Safari Security