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Your $100 Router/Firewall Might Not be the Good Deal You Think

While it is the concern of every business to be as cost-effective as possible, it is not a good idea to skimp on your investment in a proper and solid security system for your business data and information. For instance, cost-cutting on your router/firewall might seem like

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Malware and the Human Factor: The Role of User Education

Securing your business data is twofold. The first part entails having the right security software and security policies. The second is providing the right user training to your employees, making them more aware of the different scams and ploys used in socially engineered cyber-attacks. One of the

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No Viruses for the Mac? The MacDefender virus will set you straight

MacDefender is the name of a newly discovered malware program that targets Mac OS X users. Disguised as an anti-virus program for Macs, it dupes – and if that fails, bullies – users into entering credit card information to pay for fake anti-virus software. It is a

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Simple Online Security Tips

As more and more incidents of online identity theft are reported, it’s important that users become more aware of how they can prevent themselves from becoming the next victim of identity theft. Following some simple tips can help you make your online experience a much more secure

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Hackers Get Away With $63,000 in Online Banking Attack

Hackers continue to target online banking transactions as many SMBs do not realize the vulnerabilities in their current arrangements with their bank. Left unaddressed, you run the risk of allowing cyber-criminals to steal tens of thousands of dollars right from under your nose. In a recent attack,

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Security: Don’t be the Next Victim

Symantec recently released a study showing dire figures – at least 50% of SMBs out there have little to no disaster-preparedness plan, which if left unchecked can cost thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The risks are real enough, with an SMB standing to lose somewhere in

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Internet Security has a Bright Future

Initiatives such as WebBlaze and BitBlaze from the mind of IT genius Professor Dawn Song are setting the bar high for security, constantly providing solutions developers can use to create better security for their clients. If you think hackers are the only ones doing their research to

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Macs: Hardly Malware-proof

Security firms and experts are finding out that since people tend to be more complacent security-wise when using a Mac, they make for pretty ripe pickings for unscrupulous online scammers, fraudsters, and thieves. Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. For

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Newly Found Windows Bug Allows Hackers to Control your PC

By just viewing a file or opening a folder, some Windows users may be opening up their PCs to hackers A new vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows operating system can potentially open up your PC to remote attackers. On top of compromising the data within your PC,

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Prevent Hackers from Getting into Your Email Account

Most hackers just like the thrill of breaking through a computer security system, but there are others who may not be as harmless. Some will get into email accounts and use all the sensitive information that they can access, for their own benefit. Email hacking is becoming

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