Why did I get a Virus even when I have Antivirus?

The Truth About Antivirus Many users misunderstand the purpose of using antivirus and firewalls. Users believe that they are safe just because they pay a monthly subscription to Norton antivirus. The reality is that no antivirus or firewall will keep you safe from the threats out there. It is nice to think that you are immune to danger just because you have that extra layer of protection. Many users adapt bad browsing habits visiting sites they should not, thinking that the protection they have is enough for day-to-day use. Analogies inbound If you build a home in a bad neighborhood you can’t expect to never get robbed just because you lock and… Read More

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Why are DDOS attacks hard to defend against?

For a company one of the most terrifying things to deal with is having down time. Your network being down means you can’t make sales or continue normal operations. One attack hackers use in particular takes advantage of this fear. This attack is known as Distributed Denial of Service or DDoS One of the biggest trends in technology is the rise of DDoS attacks lately. Many different groups have taken credit for pulling off these attacks against many notable companies, people and services. Pokémon go has suffered from multiple DDoS attacks since its launch as well many others such as, PlayStation network, Michael Phelps personal website, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,… Read More

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Exodus Intelligence Security Firm offers up to $500,000-dollar bounty for security exploits

One way companies are now attempting to discover vulnerabilities in their software or products, is to offer a bounty for any exploits that are found in their software by any third party’s. This is a good way for companies to motivate the public to actively search out exploits. These exploits may have been otherwise been found later by someone with ill intentions.   Why offer so much money for exploits? Good software companies like Apple are always mindful of the overwhelming risk of a potential breach or vulnerability. Currently they are offering up to $200,000 if you can manage to find a vulnerability in one of their products. Exodus  is… Read More

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Power Strips vs Surge Protectors vs UPS What one should I use?

  When people think about securing their computer systems they seem to focus on things like antivirus programs and firewalls. However, making sure their physical system is secure is just as important. Insuring that your system is safe from spikes in electricity adds to maintaining the health of your system and for continuing operations of your business. The last thing you want is for your vital systems down due to a lightning strike.     Yeah but I already have a surge protector.. One common misconception among users is that power strips and surge protectors are one in the same. It is important to know the difference between the two.… Read More

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Security Penetration Testing Methodology Explained

Penetration Testing Companies and Methodology Explained: Before 2020, the Information Security industry is expected to be just under 200 billion dollars.  Yes, that’s billion… with a B.  In 2016, there were nearly 1 million job openings.  What is the cause of this unbelievable growth?  The answer is because criminals are looking for your data, constantly.  Everything we do revolves around data.  Your medical records, credit card data, social security number, and banking information is just a small sample of the information that criminal hackers are looking for every day.  People are quickly becoming numb to the news reports about new vulnerabilities, breaches, and cyber attacks because they seem to have… Read More

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Ransomware- Why Does The FBI Want My Money?

The internet is an invaluable recourse for many users. However, it also can pose many risks for unsuspecting users. One of the many risks that users can find themselves running into is known as ransomware. Scammers have long since used fear and intimidation with the intention to trick inexperienced users into giving up what they want. Often times could be anything from personal information to credit card numbers and more. Ransomware is a special kind of malware that can infect your system with devastating results. Some malware can do something as simple as displaying fake Anti-Virus and FBI warning messages and others can completely hold your system hostage. The latter are… Read More

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Free Flash Drives May Cost More Then You Think

  Last week was the annual Black Hat conference held in Las Vegas. Thousands of the best hackers from around the world, gathered to show the research they have uncovered on various topics. Among many of these reports of malicious viruses, vulnerabilities and hacks one research report got a little less spotlight then it deserved. Google researcher Elie Bursztein created a study in which he dropped 297 USB flash drives in various locations around the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus. Inside these flash drives he created and installed special software that would allow them to call home if plugged into a system. The scary part about this study is that… Read More

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Vunerability – Qualcomm Chipsets Leave Nearly 900 Million Devices At Risk of Being Hacked

Over the weekend, researchers from the Cyber Security firm Check Point released a report on a new vulnerability. This report exposed some very risky vulnerabilities within the Qualcomm chipsets used in an estimated 900 million Android smartphones and tablets. This is roughly equivalent to 65 percent of the global 4G/LTE chipset market as of 2015. There are a total of four different flaws within the chipset that when exploited by an attacker will allow them to gain control of your device. This allows the attacker to steal any data the device may store. These vulnerabilities are being named for the time being “QuadRooter.” Check Point has alerted both Qualcomm and Google to these… Read More

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Email Passwords Getting "Popped" in Seconds even in 2015?

Information Security has been a very hot topic for the past few years, especially in 2015.  Every single day you can read about a new security breach at businesses that you frequent.  There are nearly 300 security requirements or “controls” that many companies must adhere to, but for this article I will only talk about one small item (or is it really small?).  Let’s talk about email.   We use email every day to communicate with friends, family, and for work.  I’d like to take a little deeper look at email and how important it is to us.  Your email account can really be though of as being the “Keys… Read More

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What Makes Malware so Bad?

What makes malware so bad?  Here we talk about the risks of malware.  Whether you are at a business or you just use your computer at home, malware can lead to many bad things.  Did you know that your computer can be used for illegal activity if it isn’t protected and monitored properly?  Enjoy our first video of our new series.

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