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It seems like every other time we turn on our computers and mobile devices these days there are updates waiting to be installed.
This seemingly endless stream of updates can be annoying, especially when you’re needing to get something done in a hurry, but I strongly recommend installing security updates right away, before you do anything else.
Businesses are increasingly using cloud computing to store and manage their data, but security concerns have grown as it becomes more popular. Almost all businesses run numerous critical business apps on public cloud services.
As a result, attacks and breaches on cloud services are rising, making cloud security one of the top concerns for IT professionals.
Why are cloud security concerns still prevalent among businesses? How can you ensure the security of your cloud? I’ve listed five critical components for effective cloud security operations below. [Read more…]
Have you ever stopped to consider just how important your email account is?
Like most people you probably use email to send messages to friends and family members and receive updates from the various services you’ve signed up for.
But did you know that your email account is one of the most import online accounts you’ll ever use?
In fact, after your online banking and other financial accounts, your email account is probably THE most important account you have. [Read more…]
Gmail is one of the most popular email services on the web. I use it every day, and virtually everyone I know uses it as well.
If you have a Gmail account of your own, have you ever considered what will happen to it when you pass away?
Well, you should, because it really is a big deal. [Read more…]
Facebook accounts are preferred targets of hackers and scammers these days, and it’s easy to see why.
With roughly 3 billion users worldwide, the Facebook community at large offers hackers an enormous opportunity for scamming their way to ill-gotten gains and/or the twisted satisfaction that some receive from wreaking havoc on a massive scale.
It isn’t Facebook’s fault, really. After all, they provide all the technical tools we need in order to keep our accounts safe from hacking attacks. [Read more…]