How to avoid or remove Mac Defender malware
personal loan agreement templateaquasafecanada.com/facebook/access/ Apple has released a knowledge base article about avoiding or removing the recent Mac Defender malware which blighted Mac users recently. Apple states in the article: A recent phishing scam has targeted Mac users by redirecting them from legitimate websites to fake websites which tell them that their computer is infected […]
Testimonial from New Era Recycling
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Companies remain worried about cloud security
source: pcpro.co.uk Security remains the main hurdle to businesses switching to cloud computing, according to an AMD survey. The latest study on business attitudes to cloud computing in Europe showed 59% of businesses are concerned about security in the cloud. The survey found 32% of companies were still concerned about the reliability of their internet […]
SMEs might struggle to find the silver lining in cloud computing
Every time I speak to another IT support consultant, they tell me about the benefits of cloud computing. However, they rarely outline the drawbacks. And I do understand the advantages of the cloud; in fact I’m the first to champion its benefits for the right kind of company. I would argue that small businesses and […]
Does hacker insurance make your business a bigger liability?
It’s a scenario that every small online business fears: site security is compromised, hackers steal customer data including credit-card details, and your brand and your reputation are left in ruins. No wonder then, that many small online businesses are looking to insure against hackers and the resulting financial impact of a security breach. But is […]
Testimonial from Dyscover
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Staggering Cost of UK Cyber Crime Revealed
Sky News reports that cyber crime is costing Britain at least £27bn a year, mostly though the theft of industrial secrets. The staggering figure represents a “silent erosion” of Britain’s economy and competitive advantage, the security minister, Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones warned today. In publishing the results of an investigation by cyber security experts Detica, the […]
Security Firm Tracks Cybercrime Hotspots
Sky News reports that The world’s first cybercrime index is being launched by online security business Norton. The company says the aim is to give online users an instant snapshot of daily cybercrime around the world. Some 65% of people worldwide – and 59% in the UK – have been victims of cybercrime, it says. […]
Cyber crime a ‘major headache’ for small firms
Nearly a quarter of small to medium-sized firms are worried about the possibility of cyber crime, according to a new survey reported by Growing Business. Published by small business insurance specialist Hiscox, the research found that small firms are troubled by risks such as identity theft, data theft and critical damage to computer equipment. Cyber […]
13 Tips for Password Security
1. Avoid the obvious Don’t use your name, the word ‘password’, your username, your date of birth, your website name or similar. You may be rolling your eyes at this advice because it’s the most obvious in the world, but there are a surprising number of people still doing this. This is particularly important if […]