5 Reasons to Consider Switching to Linux As you probably already know, Microsoft Windows has been forever plagued by security flaws that lead to system downtime, or hacks that can steal your data and hold it hostage. Microsoft products are much more subject to security flaws partly due to it being an attractive target due …
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7 Tips to Avoid Ransomware
What is “Ransomware”? Ransomware is software that infects computers and networks intending to hold your systems and files hostage for money. It achieves this goal by encrypting your files and system. By doing this you are forced to either pay the fee they ask for or otherwise lose your files. Ransomware is becoming increasingly popular …
The Different Types of VPN
What is a VPN? You have probably seen the commercial on TV or ads online talking about VPN’s and how they protect your online presence, but there are actually two types of VPN’s. In this article, we will help clarify what each type of VPN is and how it helps you. VPN VS VPN: What …
Working Remotely From Home: What you need to know in 2020
Working Remotely From Home: The Top 5 Things You Must Have and Know With the COVID-19 Pandemic in full swing here in the US with the epicenter being in New York, many small businesses were forced to scramble to figure out a way to let their employees keep working remotely from home. Many small businesses …
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Password Security – The Top 5 Ways to Ensure Password Security
Password Security The Top 5 Ways to Ensure Password Security Password Security is a must-have in any environment, from personal to business systems. Unfortunately, many users and administrators do not enforce a strict password policy which then resorts in easily compromised accounts and systems. Often hackers use what is called a Bruteforcing attack, which is …
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Network Security – Beyond The Firewall
Beyond the Firewall – Preventing Security Breaches The Top 5 Must-Do Tasks for your Businesses Network Security You are probably very familiar with what the term “Firewall” is and does but for those of you who are not, it is basically a piece of software or hardware that is in the middle of your internal …
Data Backup and Disaster Recovery – Avoiding Data Loss
Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Avoiding Data Loss and what you need to know for your business. We have all lost files before be it photos or important documents. Perhaps the loss happened because of a crashed or corrupted computer, accidental deletion or misplaced/lost media. Because of this, most people know that having a copy …
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