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While you have probably heard about bitcoin, you may not be familiar with a new type of cybercrime on the rise called cryptojacking. What is Cryptojacking? Cryptojacking is essentially when a cybercriminal uses someone else’s computer or web browser without their permission to develop cryptocurrency. They usually infiltrate their victim’s system through a phishing email… Read more »

Do you own or manage a small business or organization? If so, it is important to acknowledge the increasing risk of becoming a cyberattack victim. Data from a recent CNET article shows that since 2011 the percentage of cyberattacks that occurred in small businesses has risen from 20% to almost 50%! Another troubling statistic is… Read more »

Choosing the Right Web Hosting Provider for Your Business In today’s digital age, businesses and organizations must integrate technology seamlessly into their operations. Selecting the right web hosting provider is a crucial step in establishing a strong online presence. Factors to Consider When Choosing a Web Hosting Provider A recent CNET article outlines key guidelines… Read more »

One of the best ways to achieve success is to set yourself apart from the competition whether online or in general. A great way to achieve that is to have a captivating, user friendly website. A recent News article describes the most important points to keep in mind while creating an ecommerce site or website… Read more »

Understanding Ransomware: Protecting Your Data The Threat of Ransomware At some point, you’ve likely seen or heard about someone being kidnapped and held for ransom in a Hollywood movie or news story. While the chances of someone you care about being physically kidnapped are slim, the same cannot be said for your computer data. Data… Read more »

Streamlining Your Business with CRM Systems: Why Now Is the Time to Make the Switch Gone are the days of managing your business operations through a maze of separate folders and spreadsheets. According to a recent CNET article, more businesses than ever are embracing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to streamline their operations. These tools… Read more »

Web Browsers: Your Most Vulnerable Business Software A recent TechRepublic article reveals that browsers face more cyber-attacks than any other type of business software. To protect your data and keep hackers out, take the following proactive steps: Use Only Trusted Plug-ins and Extensions Allow only reputable, business-related plug-ins and extensions, such as Java or Flash…. Read more »

Does your business have a spare $2 million around to fix your computer problems when you get the next Ransomware attack?  As you may have seen in the news, the city of Atlanta, George recently became a victim of the SamSam ransomware, shutting down operational systems. Unlike most ransomware, SamSam indiscriminately searches the internet for… Read more »

According to a recent CNET article, cybercrime is now costing businesses as much as $600 billion.  In fact, the most recent Ransomeware attack costs millions of dollars to the city of Atlanta to recover from that attack.   So what does a small business or non-profit organization do? The most important thing you can do is… Read more »

Making sure your website is updated with the latest patches is very important as new vulnerabilities are discovered almost daily – so what happens when the latest update stops your updates from working? On Monday, WordPress released version 4.9.3. The very next day, WordPress released version 4.9.4. Although version 4.9.3 fixed 34 bugs, it also… Read more »