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Managed IT Services: High Tech without the High Price Tag

The technology that supports business operations is rapidly evolving in response to network security concerns and the demand for more efficient and scalable systems. Despite the clear advantages of improved systems, it can be cost-prohibitive for businesses to stay current with advancing technology. Companies can benefit from managed IT services to stay up-to-date with the [...]

Lax Network Security Opens Door to Mass SQL Injections

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Time and again we urge businesses to evaluate their network security for weaknesses. The simple reason is that preventing an attack is better than sorting out the aftermath of an attack. Ongoing fallout from the LizaMoon mass SQL injection attacks in the news about a year ago has affected over a million web pages and [...]

IT Support in the News

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Recently in the news, Google’s Pwnium contest offers a million dollars in reward to hackers that find issues with the Google Chrome browser. This brings attention to not only network security, but also the importance of IT support and monitoring. Google aspires to attract the interest of creative, world-class hackers to find problems with their [...]

Social Media and Network Security

In search of a competitive edge, businesses are increasingly adding social media strategies to marketing plans to bolster company branding, image and avenues of communication. Boosting business presence through social media is becoming a standard operating procedure more and more. The result of implementing a social media strategy can quickly turn from boon to bust [...]

QR Codes Spreading Malware

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While we talk about malware adversely affecting your network and the importance of network security numerous times on this blog did you know that malware can also infect your smartphone? If you own a smartphone you probably download various applications, use the helpful features, and you may have even scanned a QR codes to reveal [...]

Hospital Suffers from Malware Infection

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If you fall ill or experience an injury one of the first places you may turn to is a hospital. Hospitals are supposed to be a safe and secure location that are staffed with the best doctors and nurses who are prepared to offer the best care they can. But what if you arrived at [...]

Android Sees 10 Billion Applications Downloaded – Along with a Bit of Malware

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If you follow technology news you likely know that the Android Market has recently seen its 10 billionth application downloads. In a time where many people in the Western world have cell phones and smart phones it should come as no surprise that apps are frequently being downloaded. Whether you are bored and need a [...]

Malware Used to Set Printer on Fire

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Typically on this blog we talk about the importance of network security and how poor network security can lead to detrimental issues with your computer or network of computers. There are hackers and malicious coders chomping at the bit to infiltrate your network and wreak havoc in a variety of ways. From something that may [...]

Malware Convention Occurring over Holiday

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While you will be gathering around the table to enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie with your family this Thanksgiving weekend another gathering will be occurring that likely won’t include poultry and pie. Hackers and malware coders, also known as malcoders, will be gathering in Mumbai this weekend to participate in MalCon, a malware and hacking [...]

Facebook Malware Jumped in Past Week

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If you ask anyone what websites they frequent the most are you will probably hear a few responses such as their e-mail website, news sites, and of course Facebook. Facebook is a social media website that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. While most people use [...]