For all its wonder, the internet can still be a dangerous place and protecting your business’ online presence from cyber-attacks has never been more important. Leaving your online presence in a state of vulnerability can greatly damage your reputation as a company, as well as your relationship with other businesses, according to online security giant…
By Jonathan Keane
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Posted in Security, Social Media, Tech Notes
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Also tagged cyber attacks, hackers, hacking, Paul Wood, phishing, security software, small business, social media, symantec
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February 11, 2013 – 3:00 pm
A recent infographic by the insurance company Travelers has shown that on average the cost of a lost laptop is $49,246, after taking into account a holistic total of the data loss. Although costs such as laptop replacement, lost productivity time and investigation costs are significant, they all pale in comparison to the cost of a…
October 24, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Passwords are the first thing you enter when you use your computer or mobile device. It’s also one of the first lines of defense against hackers or unauthorized access to your data. However, it’s also one of those things we don’t pay enough attention to. Here’s a few tips from Siber Systems, many you probably…
I’ve come to realize that there is VERY LITTLE you can do to keep yourself secure. Why? Think about the recent LinkedIn hack. This attack was beyond your control but was in the hands of LinkedIn. There have been many successful attacks in the past and more will be forthcoming and there’s very little you…
August 10, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Whether it’s the password to your email, your voice mail, or an online account of some sort, be sure to use something that isn’t easy to guess. As the News of the World scandal should teach us, easy-to-guess passwords open the door for hackers to get at your information. Daniel Amitay, a New York-based developer…