Thriving in the digital age, society has been continuously mastering the use of the Internet. Online presence has turned into a basic necessity. The Internet has become a major component of our daily lives - from being our personal outlet to socialize with the community to becoming a tool in building up careers and businesses. Contrary to what we believe and know, for many … [Read more...]
Why Using a VPN is a Smart Move
A VPN is a Virtual Private Network, and it is used to protect your Internet traffic from anyone who wants to intercept your data and monetize your personal information. The ubiquity of online transactions processing today is such that everyday folks cannot afford to be without a VPN. Most every payment, and online communication is conducted over the … [Read more...]
Maintaining Security and Privacy in Today’s Online Environment
This is a topic with huge scope so we will break it up into several articles. In this article we will focus on your IP address - the single-most piece of information that ties your internet browsing to your personal identity. Why hide your IP address? Regardless of your intent or lack thereof, every step you take on the Internet, whether it's browsing your favorite sites, or … [Read more...]
Cloud Security vs. Productivity: Finding the Right Balance
The digital age increased human productivity but also opened up companies to greater security threats. Even a minor data security breach can destroy a company's reputation, causing it to lose customers or stock value. In the end, it also hinders productivity as employees scramble into damage control mode. Many strategies are available to improve your focus on cybersecurity, … [Read more...]
PSA: Severe Global Ransomware Attack Underway
Major news outlets such are sounding the alarm on June 27, 2017 about a new Ransomware virus - "Petya" that is affecting Windows systems worldwide. What is "Petya" ? Petya is an especially dangerous type of ransomware that propagates itself via two separate vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. Vulnerability 1: Is in Microsoft Office and the way it handles RTF … [Read more...]