1.1.1.1: Cloudflare's New DNS Attracting 'Gigabits Per Second' of Rubbish

Posted on Thursday April 05, 2018

Cloudflare's new speed and privacy enhancing domain name system (DNS) servers, launched on Sunday, are also part of an experiment being conducted in partnership with the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC). The experiment aims to understand how DNS can be improved in terms of performance, security, and privacy.

 

Windows Server 2019 announced

Posted on Thursday April 05, 2018  |  windows server 2019, windows server, windows, virtualization, virtual machines, microsoft, containers, advanced threat protection

If Microsoft's latest server software is any indication, the virtualization trend shows no signs of slowing down. The first preview of Windows Server 2019 was released in March and includes a number of features focused on IT efficiency. Let's take a look at the most valuable updates for small businesses.

 

Malware Attack on Vendor To Blame for Delta and Sears Data Breach Affecting 'Hundreds

Posted on Thursday April 05, 2018

Delta Air Lines and Sears Holding on Thursday disclosed a data breach that may have exposed the payment card details of hundreds of thousands of online customers. From a report: The breach originated at a software vendor called [24]7, which provides Sears, Delta, and other businesses with online chat services. Less than 100,000 Sears customers were supposedly impacted, according to Sears. A Delta spokesperson said hundreds of thousands of travelers are potentially exposed. Gizmodo has learned the breach was the result of a malware attack, and that the unauthorized access involved payment card numbers, CVV numbers, and expiration dates, in addition to customers' names and addresses. In a statement, [24]7 said the breach occurred on September 27th of last year and was contained roughly two weeks later. In a statement, Sears said it was first notified about the breach in mid-March. Credit card companies have been notified, and law enforcement is likewise investigating the incident. "Customers using a Sears-branded credit card were not impacted," Sears said. "In addition, there is no evidence that our stores were compromised or that any internal Sears systems were accessed by those responsible."

 

How to calculate the TCO of VoIP

Posted on Wednesday April 04, 2018  |  voip, upgrade, upfront, total cost of ownership, phone system, operational, implementation, costs

Choosing whether or not to deploy VoIP phone systems is an easy decision. But choosing a system that works for your business can be difficult, with all the products, vendors, features, and data plans available. Oftentimes, however, selecting a VoIP system comes down to calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO).

 

Microsoft announces new features for Teams

Posted on Tuesday April 03, 2018  |  video call, microsoft teams, microsoft, meeting, cortana, cloud recording

Microsoft has recently announced new features for Microsoft Teams. These features are expected to bring users greater convenience and improved communication, and ultimately increase its appeal to a wider market.

 

Cybersecurity approaches to keep PHI safe

Posted on Monday April 02, 2018  |  security, information, healthcare, health, encryption, data, breaches, access

Healthcare organizations have always kept the possibility of data breaches in mind, especially since 2017 witnessed the biggest and most expensive data breach to date. To counter this, more businesses have hired certified technicians, but that's not enough. They also need to implement the most advanced systems and protocols to reinforce their work, namely:

 

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