Is 2FA Worth the Trouble? Learn More from Phoenix IT Security Consultants
I want to start this article out by admitting that there are a lot of active threats out there these days. There are hackers–hacking collectives, actually–that’s whole purpose is to infiltrate businesses and steal data, money, and most often, the trust people have in their technology. One way to help keep your stuff secure is […]
Making Sense of Facebook’s Privacy Settings
If you’re concerned with your privacy, Facebook may be one of the websites that is on your radar. Today we’re going to be talking about upkeeping your security on Facebook so you can figure out how to control your identity while using this network. For starters, we need to point out that the best way […]
Hacking Doesn’t Take a Computer Science Degree
In the era of increasing cybercrimes, hacking is no longer a skill reserved for highly qualified computer science professionals. Recent reports from Deloitte titled Black Market Ecosystem: Estimating the Cost of “Pwnership”, show an economy built around hacking tools that don’t require a computer science degree. Hence, this calls for a reassessment of your institution’s […]
3 Ways Email Encryption Keeps Your Messages Safe
In today’s business environment, it is impossible to work without sharing emails. Every time you create an email without taking proper security measures and precautions, you may be putting the privacy of your company and clients at risk. To prevent your email from falling into the wrong hands, one of the essential steps you can […]
The Internet of Things Continues to Expand
The Internet of Things now is made up of over 15 billion different devices. This number includes business devices in an office setting and consumer devices in home environments. Because of this, you can’t ignore this phenomenon, whether its from a practical or security standpoint. We’re going to discuss the many different ways the Internet […]
Would You Fall for this Adult Content Scam if You Saw an Old Password?
You may have already realized this but the typical Internet scammer isn’t above using dirty tricks to get victims to give them what they want. A recent adult content scam shows just how bad they can be and unfortunately demonstrates how ill-prepared many people are when it comes to handling them. Before we get into […]
Save Money, Be Spied On By Business Technology?
Can business technology keep your data safe? Unfortunately, not every time. With increasing security concerns, it is necessary to safeguard your data from business technology lapses in the present era. Recently, Walmart filed a patent that could pose a potential security risk for shoppers and employees if implemented. In this article, let’s explore an in-depth […]
The Blockchain May Soon Protect Your Entire Identity
Blockchain is one of the latest and greatest developments to come in computing. The spotlight is on Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and several other cryptocurrencies that take advantage of the blockchain, but it’s important to remember that it’s not exclusive to cryptocurrencies. In fact, it has several great uses, with some of the most important […]
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Public Wi-Fi
Sometimes, when you absolutely need Wi-Fi, you might have to connect to a public connection. Though, this can be a problem since public connections are way less secure than private ones, especially when used for business purposes. What can you do if this is your only option and how can you keep safe from public […]
At What Point Does a Service Become Spyware?
A major problem for any organization is spyware, which is another popular form of malware. With the use, generation, and collecting of data, spyware can be used to take it from your organization. While your company can take major steps to avoid spyware, what if it had already been installed on your computer before you […]