Recent cyber attacks on some of the nation’s most well known businesses have made companies, both large and small, more aware of the possibilities of being targeted. The vulnerability of companies has lead to the creation of cyber insurance, a relatively new product designed to protect businesses from losses associated with incidents like data breaches or … Continued
New and improved Google Safe Browsing enhancements were introduced to the world in late summer of 2014, with the goal of protecting users from malware and online security threats. While San Diego IT support specialists and consultants support this added level of protection for users, Safe Browsing also gained attention on a global level. … Continued
This past Friday, President Obama visited Stamford University to speak at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection. Along with university students, the crowd included leaders from industries ranging from tech companies and law enforcement to members of our congress. The president noted that our nation is doing more business than ever recorded … Continued
Regin is an advanced persistent threat (APT) proven to be more sophisticated than any other APT in history. Its use of virtual file systems and deployment of communication drones to bridge networks together give it a resemblance to Turla, a Trojan package that is suspected to be the product of a Russian government agency since … Continued
The holiday season is known to be a time of giving. While in-store purchases have always been popular, more and more people are utilizing the Internet and special discount days such as “Cyber Monday” to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. For additional convenience, individuals can then track their orders by using one … Continued
On Thursday, IBM X-Force Researchers discovered an exploit in multiple websites that allow social logins. This super simple technique, called SpoofedMe, lets hackers gain access to accounts with nothing more than an email address, confirmed to work on sites such as Slashdot.org and Nasdaq.com. And as a San Diego IT support and security company, we … Continued
Wearable technology has revolutionized the digital age. While body worn gadgets such as smart watches can surely create plenty of convenience in one’s personal life, what about in the workplace? As a San Diego IT consulting company, we had to share what we thought about wearable technology in the workplace – it might be something … Continued
On October 24, 2014, an investigation led by the Federal Trade Commission ended in a federal court shutting down the New York-based company Pairsys, Inc., upon the revelation that the company pretended to represent Microsoft or Facebook online and in calls, tricking unsuspecting victims into paying for fake tech support. The company’s scam-centered business model … Continued
Just in case you missed it, Microsoft has announced that it will no longer provide security updates for Internet Explorer8 and Internet Explorer 10 beginning January 12, 2016. This will give users sometime to switch to the newer Internet Explorer versions. According to Internet Explorer Director, Roger Capriotti, “Outdated browsers represent a major challenge in … Continued
Internet fast lanes have been a hot issue for providers, businesses and customers across America, but the multinational telecommunications corporation AT&T has suggested a compromise that could benefit everyone. The company proposed that “internet fast lanes” be created by users instead of Internet providers. The goal of these fast lanes is to stop the worry … Continued
