We are seeing more and more stories like this one about IT providers getting hacked, which leads to their customers getting hacked. This is generally due to security vulnerabilities in the networks of many managed IT service providers, as well as poor security...
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The latest on cyber security, computer support and small business IT from one of New Jersey and New York’s top managed IT service providers.
Why every business needs a firewall – Phoenix Business Journal
This article spells out in plain English why every business needs a serious firewall. Here are two important takeaways from this article: 1. "60 percent of small businesses don’t survive a cyberattack." 2. "The firewall is not a 'set it and forget it' security system....
Zoom Videoconferencing Security Issue Reported
This article from Hacker News highlights a cyber security issue with Zoom's videoconferencing software for Macs. The Zoom software installs a vulnerable web server that communicates in an unencrypted manner; and even if you remove the software or install Zoom's update...
Verify your backup!
One question I always ask new clients is, "Are you backing up your data?" These days, most people know how important it is to have some sort of duplication of critical files such as financial data, important emails, contacts and documents. If you are already backing...
Recycling Technology
There's an interesting article in the NY Times today about the trend of local governments mandating recycling of electronics. Coming soon to New York and New Jersey... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/30/science/earth/30ewaste.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp
Surge Protectors
It's very important to keep all electronic equipment, not just your computer, plugged into a surge protector to protect it from surges and spikes on the line. I'm not an electrician, but my residential clients always assume I know about surge protectors and ask me...