On July 6th the United States Transportation Safety Administration announced passengers flying into the U.S. from Europe and the Middle East will soon have to power on their cell phones and other electronic devices. If the device will not power on, it won’t be allowed on the plane. The TSA has required international passengers to… Read More »
7 Simple Ways Business Owners Can Protect Routers From Malware
Routers are basically very specialized computers, and unfortunately they can get malware too. Routers are susceptible to altered firmware installed by hackers and software worms that replicate directly through the network. A compromised router can allow hackers to steal data and gain access to other devices on the network, so it’s important to keep your… Read More »
4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Business Secrets Safe
Governments have been using cyber espionage to spy on one another almost as long as the Internet has been around. Likewise, cyber crime is nothing new. Until relatively recently, the two were distinct. Governments stole military secrets from other governments, and criminals stole money from banks and private enterprises. Now the two have come together.… Read More »
Protecting Your Bitcoin Wallet from Virtual Pickpockets
Bitcoin is a form of worldwide electronic currency not tied to a specific country. This makes it a popular form of international trade, especially in countries where the local currency has little value. In November 2013, Bitcoins hit an all-time high of $1,124.76 US dollars. While the exchange rate has fallen in the last… Read More »
Should Your Business Offer Public Wi-Fi?
The decision whether or not to offer public Wi-Fi is one each business must make individually. In some segments, it’s a necessity because your competitors are already offering the service. In others, it can set your business apart from the crowd and build trust and goodwill with your potential customers. Let’s look at some of… Read More »
Cell Phones, Students and the Temptation to Cheat
As long as there have been tests in school there has been the temptation to cheat, and the pressure on students to perform has never been greater. Until recently, students were limited to writing the answers down or whispering to classmates. With the explosion of mobile devices students have found a new way of cheating… Read More »
Credit Card Information Isn’t the Only Data Hackers are After
There is no doubt hackers are interested in stealing credit card information from retailers, but it’s not the only information they want. While credit card theft gets the majority of the media attention, other data is also at risk. Hackers can use the personal information they steal from retailers to commit identity theft. Once they… Read More »
Heartbleed: What You Need to Know About the Latest Web Security Threat
On April 7th, Google and researchers from the defense firm Codenomicon dropped a bombshell on the web community when they announced the discovery of a flaw in the security software that makes webservers safe from data thieves. Here’s the lowdown on this latest security threat, and what users can do to keep their data secure.… Read More »
