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Spectre makes a comeback

Posted on Tuesday August 07, 2018 | vulnerability, spectre, security, patching, network, netspectre, intrusion prevention systems, computer chip

When one cyberattack is stopped, another more powerful variant almost always takes its place. It happens all the time with ransomware, computer viruses, and Trojan horses. Recently, this has become the case with Spectre attacks, which exploit a fundamental flaw in modern computer chips. Here's everything you need to know.

Security tips for Office 365 migration

Posted on Wednesday July 25, 2018 | security, office 365, office, migration, machine learning, data, cloud

Making the decision to migrate from an on-site system to a cloud-based Office 365 is easy, but the migration process itself presents numerous security challenges. By covering these essentials, you'll minimize security breaches and ensure you can enjoy the benefits of Office 365.

Hackers Breached Virginia Bank Twice in Eight Months, Stole $2.4M

Posted on Tuesday July 24, 2018 | security

Brian Krebs reports: Hackers used phishing emails to break into a Virginia bank in two separate cyber intrusions over an eight-month period, making off with more than $2.4 million total. Now the financial institution is suing its insurance provider for refusing to fully cover the losses. According to a lawsuit filed last month in the Western District of Virginia, the first heist took place in late May 2016, after an employee at The National Bank of Blacksburg fell victim to a targeted phishing email. The email allowed the intruders to install malware on the victim's PC and to compromise a second computer at the bank that had access to the STAR Network, a system run by financial industry giant First Data that the bank uses to handle debit card transactions for customers. That second computer had the ability to manage National Bank customer accounts and their use of ATMs and bank cards.

IT policies to protect your business

Posted on Monday July 23, 2018 | security, policies, passwords, internet, employee handbook, email, data

Employees are one of your biggest security holes. There is no foolproof prevention method for human error, which is why employee mistakes are one of the most common causes of a security breach. To reduce potential risks, we've suggested a few IT policies you should implement to protect your business.

4 misconceptions about the Cloud

Posted on Wednesday July 18, 2018 | small business, security, office 365, g suite, encryption, cloud

Cloud computing has proven to be a cost-effective necessity for small businesses. However, there are still many owners who remain misinformed about the intricacies of cloud solutions. Here are some common misconceptions you should stop believing about the cloud.

How does virtualization improve business?

Posted on Thursday July 12, 2018 | virtualization, uptime, security, hardware lifecycle, disaster recovery, containers, cloud

Truly understanding the ins and outs of virtualization is not for the faint hearted. It's a complicated field that is constantly evolving, but one thing mostly remains the same: its benefits. Read on for a simple recap of just a few of virtualization's greatest advantages.