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Posted on Wednesday August 09, 2017 | threats, smartphone, mobile device, hardware, cybersecurity
Businesses are using mobile devices more than ever to increase productivity and profitability. However, like desktops and laptops, smartphones and tablets are highly vulnerable to hacking, and some employees expose them to threats in ways they may not even be aware of. To protect your company from these threats, follow these tips on keeping mobile devices safe.
Posted on Thursday July 27, 2017 | phishing, os x, malware, macos, cybersecurity
In yet another sign that Apple computers are no longer being ignored by hackers, a successful piece of Windows-based malware has been rewritten for MacOS. Instead of encrypting data and holding it for ransom, OSX.Dok skips the extortion and simply steals your bank account information. Read on to learn what you can do to prevent an infection.
Posted on Wednesday June 28, 2017 | windows xp, wannacry, update, shadow brokers, security patch, ransomware, nsa, microsoft, malware, cybersecurity
Microsoft products usually have an end-of-support date, where no more feature updates and security patches will be offered. However, earlier this month, Microsoft has released a security update for Windows XP, an operating system that has been unsupported since 2014. Although releasing a patch for an old system seems unusual, Microsoft does have its reasons.
Posted on Wednesday May 31, 2017 | virtualization, smartphones, mobile device management, cybersecurity
Server and desktop virtualization have been improving computing efficiency and data security for years. But with all the talk about mobile BYOD policies and corporate data protection on smartphones, the National Security Agency (NSA) believes virtualization is the key to true security. Here's what you need to know:
Posted on Thursday May 25, 2017 | wannacry, software updates, ransomware, phishing, perimeter security, malware, employee training, cybersecurity
No one can escape the news of WannaCry. The IT industry has been covering this type of malware for years, but never has one campaign spread so far or infected so many computers. Read on to gain a greater understanding of what happened and how to prepare yourself for the inevitable copy cats.
Posted on Monday May 22, 2017 | web browsers, safari, internet explorer, firefox, edge, cybersecurity, chrome
Cybersecurity didn't become more important in light of the WannaCry ransomware epidemic, it just became more visible to the average internet user. If like so many others, you're auditing the security of business's software, web browsers are a great place to start. Learn more about how your browser choice stacks up in your security comparison.