On Wednesday, a top Google search result that seemed to be an advertisement for retail giant Amazon.com was actually something much more sinister—a malicious link to a Windows support scam. The problematic ad was first reported by ZDNet, but it seems that this problem has happened before. Those who clicked...
How to Protect Your Cybersecurity in 2017
As we ring in the New Year, many experts are making predictions that 2017 will bring dramatic events in cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized businesses should be vigilant about updating their cybersecurity preparedness plans and educating employees about company security policies and best practices. Here are some action items that should...
TechRec – Mobile Apps Series: ColorNote, 360 Security & Duolingo
Not all apps for business are created equal. The Application Resource Center (ARC) from Applause released a list of the best mobile applications for business based on almost 12 million reviews by iOS and Android users. Ranked on a scale from 1 to 100, the list was divided into five categories:...
iPhone & iPad Users: Beware of Fake Shopping Apps
If you're doing your holiday shopping via app, use caution. A growing number of fraudulent shopping apps are showing up in Apple's App Store. Like many online scams, these apps attempt to mimic the real thing in an attempt to get you to enter your credit card data or other...
Do You Know Where Your Sensitive Documents Are?
No organization wants to see sensitive information walk out its doors, yet it happens with alarming frequency. According to a recent study by Accusoft, a provider of document and imaging software, 34 percent of IT managers say their organization "has had sensitive information compromised due to poor file management practices."...