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New security flaw in popular image uploader

Posted on Tuesday May 17, 2016  |  web development, web applications, security, python, php, javascript

2016May17_Security_AImageMagick, one of the internet's most widely used image processing services, is susceptible to attacks that may put your site at a huge risk of exploitation, according to recent reports. The discovery of this vulnerability means attackers could potentially steal your site's data, or corrupt it entirely. Let's take a look at what your SMB should be doing to protect itself from this security flaw.

 

Different types of hackers defined

Posted on Thursday April 28, 2016  |  security, script kiddie, motives, insider, hacktivist, hackers, cyber criminal, attack

2016Apr28_Security_AKnow thy enemy. When it comes to hackers, most business owners get hung up on the technical and mechanical details of a cyber attack forgetting another important aspect: motive. Why are they attacking people and organizations in the first place? And who are they targeting? By answering these questions you'll have a better understanding of what resources need the most protection in your business.

 

Ransomware alert for healthcare practices

Posted on Wednesday April 27, 2016  |  technology, security, ransomware, healthcare, hackers, data, cyber criminals

2016Apr27_Healthcare_ARansomware is becoming a growing problem for the healthcare industry. And with around a dozen attacks on hospitals being reported since the beginning of the year, you may be wondering just how severe the problem is. Should you be alarmed? How can you protect your practice? Here's an inside look at how the ransomware epidemic is affecting the US and Canadian healthcare systems.

 

New email security feature for Office 365

Posted on Thursday April 21, 2016  |  security, safety tips, office 365, microsoft, hackers, email, cyber attack

2016Apr21_Office365_AWhile you can take many security precautions to protect your organization, a cyber attack is always possible because of human error. Microsoft, however, is trying to change this. In the coming weeks, the technology giant plans to launch a new security feature for Outlook, but only if you're an Office 365 user. Here's how it can help your business.

 

How to manage virtualization security risks

Posted on Thursday March 31, 2016  |  workloads, virtualization, security, risks, patches, management, infrastructure, audit

2016Mar31_Virtualization_AWhen it comes to security, topics like the cloud and networks get wide coverage on Internet blogs and forums. However, other types of technology fly completely under the radar. Virtualization just so happens to fall into this category. And just because people aren't talking about it doesn't mean virtualized machines and infrastructure should be left unsecured. If you don't have the right defense in place, you're leaving your business vulnerable to hackers and cyber threats. Here are some of the major risks of insufficient virtualization security and a few methods to prevent them.

 

Monitoring employees online. Is it right?

Posted on Tuesday March 15, 2016  |  tips, technology, staff, security, productivity, policies, online monitoring, lawsuits, employees

2016Mar15_Security_AWhether or not to monitor your employees' computers can be a tricky decision. While part of you may think it's unethical, you also may question if your staff are spending too much time on non-work related activities, and taking advantage of you in the process. So, should you monitor? Here are some pros and cons of monitoring, and some tips to effectively do it if you decide it's right for your business.

 

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