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Spot a Scam

Does your company have a dedicated antivirus software to protect it against the annoying threats on the Internet? Sometimes, a computer virus can weasel its way past your software, but there’s no greater frustration than when you realize that the reason you contracted a virus is because an employee disabled your software. Don’t let this […]

Escape the Phisherman’s Hook – 4 Tips to Get You off the Line

The Internet is a vast ocean filled with all sorts of different creatures. Many are harmless, like the bottlenose dolphin, but once in a while you will encounter an aggressive shark. But no matter how powerful or intelligent these creatures are, they still wind up flopping around on the deck of some fisherman’s boat. Why? […]

WiFi Protected Setup – How Does it Work?

If your wireless router is an archaic piece of machinery from the turn of the century, you owe it to yourself to upgrade to something a little less dusty. Depending on your Internet connection, increasing your bandwidth is a tricky matter, and the easiest way to do so is by upgrading your wireless router. These […]

The Virtual Hand that Terrorizes the Cradle

In today’s connected home, Internet security needs to extend beyond the PC. Any device that’s connected to the Internet needs to be password protected, secured with a firewall, and utilize available security apps. These precautions should be taken even with seemingly harmless devices like baby monitors. A family from Ohio recently learned this lesson the […]

A Lesson from Y2K’s Unsung Heroes

Fifteen years ago, a simple oversight in technology development caused worldwide panic. The crisis was Y2K, and the fear was that, on New Year’s Eve, computers would reset to 1900 instead of 2000, causing all technology to fail. Thankfully, New Years Eve came and went without incident and people got worked up over nothing. You’ve […]

Internet Security: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things!

When you were a kid, did you ever ask your parents for a cool new toy only to have your request denied because you were in the habit of breaking everything? Your parents would point out your destructive habit and tell you, “This is why we can’t have nice things.” As an adult, the coolest […]

Alert: Heartbleed Bug Threatens Popular Websites!

On April 7th, a new bug on the Internet was discovered that’s putting millions of users’ personal data at risk. Given the name “Heartbleed bug,” it’s capable of allowing infiltrators to collect information while you are securely browsing a SSL/TLS website. Since SSL/TLS is so widely used, it’s very probably that your personal data is […]

How Safe is Your Email?

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Email is a prime method of communication for businesses of all sizes. With your inbox comes a whole slew of issues that are essentially synonymous with the technology; spam, information overload, phishing, and information privacy. Even Salt Lake City small businesses that only do business locally are at risk of these issues. Personal accounts are […]