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Data Breaches Reported at NetworkSolutions, Register.com, and Web.com

Posted on Saturday November 02, 2019 | privacy, security

"Top domain name registrars NetworkSolutions.com, Register.com and Web.com are asking customers to reset their passwords after discovering an intrusion in August 2019 in which customer account information was accessed," reports security researcher Brian Krebs: "On October 16, 2019, Web.com determined that a third-party gained unauthorized access to a limited number of its computer systems in late August 2019, and as a result, account information may have been accessed," Web.com said in a written statement. "No credit card data was compromised as a result of this incident." The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Web.com said the information exposed includes "contact details such as name, address, phone numbers, email address and information about the services that we offer to a given account holder..." Both Network Solutions and Register.com are owned by Web.com. Network Solutions is now the world's fifth-largest domain name registrar, with almost seven million domains in its stable, according to domainstate.com; Register.com listed at #17 with 1.7 million domains... Web.com said it has reported the incident to law enforcement and hired an outside security firm to investigate further, and is in the process of notifying affected customers through email and via its website... Web.com wasn't clear how long the intrusion lasted, but if the breach wasn't detected until mid-October that means the intruders potentially had about six weeks inside unnoticed. That's a long time for an adversary to wander about one's network, and plenty of time to steal a great deal more information than just names, addresses and phone numbers.

Browser security for business data

Posted on Monday October 28, 2019 | security, malware, adware, browser extensions, data protection, ad blockers, browser tracking

The internet isn't for the naive. It's a wild place populated by dangerous creatures like malware, scams, and hackers. And as any business owner today would know, data is everything. If you or your employees browse the net unprotected, this valuable resource is threatened by cyberattacks. One way to protect your business's data is to secure your browsers. It is easy enough for every small- and medium-sized business (SMB) to do.

5 Security issues to look out for

Posted on Monday October 07, 2019 | security, common security issues, security tips, data breach, security breach, common security breaches

The security of your systems and technology is a constant battle, and one you will likely never completely win. There are significant steps you can take to secure your systems, but having knowledge about your systems is one of the most effective tools. If you know how your systems can be breached, you can ensure a higher level of caution and security. Here are five common ways business systems are breached.

Introducing macOS Catalina

Posted on Tuesday October 01, 2019 | apps, ipad, security, apple, mac, ios, macbook, operating system, features, macos, macos catalina, sidecar

With its big launch just a few days away, macOS Catalina is creating quite a buzz in the world of computing. Many Mac users can't wait to upgrade their devices to the next-gen operating system and enjoy its exciting new features. Here are some of the things you can expect from Catalina.

Android tablets do's and don'ts

Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2019 | business, apps, security, android, tablet, dos and donâ€™ts, usage and management plan

Going mobile is a standard strategy for businesses today. With the heavy adoption of devices like Android tablets, business owners are able to connect with the office from nearly anywhere. This is great news and one of the mains reasons why so many businesses are thinking about integrating Android tablets at work. For those who are, here is a brief guide on some do's and don'ts for Android in the office.

Ensure the privacy of iPhone text messages

Posted on Friday September 13, 2019 | iphone, technology, security, apple, privacy, settings, confidential, read receipts, text messages

If you're a business owner who is constantly on the go, you may have become too comfortable texting confidential information using your iPhone. Thankfully, getting back on track is easy. Here are three iPhone privacy settings that will give you an added layer of comfort and security.