Spectre & Meltdown: how to protect yourself

Posted on Tuesday January 23, 2018  |  vulnerabilities, spectre, processor, meltdown, cyber security, apple

Spectre and Meltdown are critical security flaws that affect a majority of computers today, including the one you're using to read this. They can leak your passwords and other sensitive data, which is why software companies are working on security patches. The good news for Apple users is that fixes are now available to keep their devices temporarily safe.

 

Data safety: The non-technical way

Posted on Monday January 22, 2018  |  webcam, two factor, easy security, data protection, cybersecurity, authentication

Keeping up with advancements in technology as a business owner is tough, especially when those advancements relate to information security. However, it doesn't have to be. Here are a few physical security tips you can implement to protect your data before calling us!

 

Is your browser safe from Spectre?

Posted on Friday January 19, 2018  |  web browsers, speculative execution, spectre, security, safari, processor, firefox, edge, chrome

The Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox browsers may not be as safe as you think. Security researchers recently discovered that computer chips manufactured in the past two decades contain major security vulnerabilities. One can be used by hackers to gain access to sensitive data. Read on to learn more.

 

Why UPS is necessary for network equipment

Posted on Thursday January 18, 2018  |  wi fi, productivity, network equipment, disaster recovery and backup planning

Fire, flood, storm, and other disasters can lead to power failure and productivity loss. Using uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for computers ensures you never lose unsaved work, but without internet, you're practically crippled. To avoid that dilemma, we highly recommend using UPSs for your networking equipment, including cable modems, wireless access points, and routers.

 

How to move files from Android to computer

Posted on Wednesday January 17, 2018  |  windows, usb, pc, mac, backup, android file transfer, android

There's a lot of good things to say about how-to articles. They're simple, practical, and if we follow instructions correctly, they can give us a sense of accomplishment. From basic life skills such as learning how to change a lightbulb or how to fry an egg to more technical topics like learning how to write JavaScript or how to perfect a soufflé, there's always someone out there who is going to need a how-to article on something.

 

Virtualization vendors fix processor flaws

Posted on Tuesday January 16, 2018  |  virtualization, virtual servers, virtual desktops, microsoft, google, cloud platforms, amazon web services

Everyone has been trying to make sense of recently discovered vulnerabilities that affect almost every computer in use today. All you really need to know about the Spectre and Meltdown bugs is that they make it very easy to spy on private information stored on a computer. But if you're using virtual desktops or servers, you're probably safe.

 

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