Top 5 Ways to Avoid Cyber Attacks

July 2nd, 2010

In many ways technology has made our lives much simpler. It can save time, help avoid mess, and has much greater capabilities than we ever could have dreamed of. With all of these advantages, there is obviously a downfall. Viruses and identity theft are not new issues, but recently, individuals and companies are at a much greater risk as a result of the unanticipated increase in internet and technology use. Take a look at our top 5 ways to protect yourself from such an attack so that you won’t be the next victim.1) Anti-virus software: This is a crucial element of online protection and there are many companies that offer extensive and trusted products to protect your computer from a virus. A Firewall, which hides your system from hackers, is also one of the best ways to avoid a cyber attack. However, by wary of unknown, online products offering anti-virus software. These can actually be viruses posing as such software, and when downloaded will infect your computer. Read the rest of this entry »

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Protect Your System Against Security Breaches

June 23rd, 2010

As corporations become increasingly dependent on internet technology, the risk of cyber attack continues to grow. There has been a recent push by both government and research institutions to create more secure internet software. Cyber attacks come in many forms, but they are almost always crippling. Another industry trend that is increasing the risk of security breaches is cloud computing. This is a process where information is stored and accessed from one central server and can be used by any number of authorized people. By having so much information stored in what is sometimes an indeterminate location, the risk can increase. While this may seem like a foreign concept, chances are you are “cloud computing” more than you think. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, which allow you to store information and files such as pictures, are forms of cloud computing. Some see this as an even greater risk because often information on these sites is personal. How to go about combating the security issues associated with internet technology and software depends on whether you are functioning at an individual level or with your business. Most companies utilize some sort of Firewall system that makes them invisible to potential hackers but many individual computer users are not aware how important this product is. Read the rest of this entry »

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Top 5 Ways to Avoid Cyber Attacks

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