The Heartbleed bug is now the newest threat to your internet browsing security. The heartbleed bug affects sites that many users visit every day by potentially exposing valuable personal information to hackers. This bug exploits a hole found in the open-source software that encrypts communications for many popular websites, called Open SSL. Normally, a secure…
Many people browse the internet at work to research a certain topic, make transactions, use social media, and much more. To enhance the website experience, programmers add features, such as videos, slideshow animations, sign-up forms, and search boxes. Adding a feature to a website lowers the browsing security for the visitor by adding a security…
Whenever a new form of technology breaks through, there is a new opportunity for cybercriminals to use hacker tricks to take advantage of their users. Every day, millions of devious cybercriminals look for different methods for exploiting security vulnerabilities in a business network. This allows them to steal data, extort money from victims, send spam,…
As the technology landscape becomes more complex, cybercriminals will continue to develop software searches for vulnerabilities in any business network. Once the criminals find security breaches, they can use your network to steal information, exploit targets for money, distribute spam to other networks, and promote their agenda. If you think your business is too small…
In the early 2000s, accounting scandals turned the financial world upside down. Corporations, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco hid large debts, inflated their assets, diverted earnings, and manipulated stock prices. These events resulted in bankruptcy filings and class action lawsuits for the companies, charges against top executives, loss of earnings for investors, and lost…
If your business operates on Windows computers, be on the lookout. Cybercriminals created malicious computer software, called CryptoLocker, which attacks your computer, encrypts your data, and then demands you pay a ransom. Afterward, you have 72 hours to pay the ransom of at least $200 in bitcoins. If you do not pay the ransom on…
Many companies today no longer conduct business solely in their immediate geographical region. Some are expanding into different global markets, either by having an employee work from their home in another city or opening a branch office. Also, they are using their devices at coffee shops, hotels, or airports. Yet, when workers use the public…
Many people use the internet to search for free software to complete tasks such as document editing, changing screen savers, downloading fonts, and scanning for viruses. Yet, freeware is not a bargain when your employees are dealing with system crashes, bandwidth slowing, data breaches, malware attacks, and so forth. These free software installs can cost…
Many organizations are transitioning from paper to digital information systems, such as client management, Electronic Health Record (EHR), and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) software. These types of systems enable providers to give higher quality health care to clients by allowing collaboration with colleagues and access to personal information from remote locations. Yet, the shift…