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Backups more important than ever
Several clients learned some hard lessons this week. First and foremost, no one is immune from malware, no matter how much money and time is invested in security. If you still don’t believe this, you might be surprised to know that the White House was hacked recently. Granted, I made fun of government-run websites and
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Shoddy govt security making identity theft too easy
In 1986, Ronald Reagan is quoted as saying, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government. I’m here to help you.’” As relevant as that sentiment was in his day, it’s still ringing true, this time with at least three government websites that are doing you no favors in
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Do You Need a Smartwatch?
On April 24, Apple’s latest gadget will be available for sale. Their smartwatch will put the hurt on your wallet to the tune of at least $349, and if you happen to be made of money, you can buy the solid gold version for a cool $10,000. While the Apple faithful have already set aside
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Cheap technology not always a great buy
The internet revolutionized the way we shop for things. Whether it’s researching cars, travel, homes, technology or just our next meal, many of us pull out our smartphone before we pull out the wallet. While this can sometimes lead to superb deals and fantastic discounts for many useful things, it’s also contributing to the “commoditization”
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Does Wi-Fi endanger our health?
I get this question frequently: “Is Wi-Fi dangerous to my health? Am I putting my employees/customers/family at risk?” The short answer is “no” but most folks immediately follow up with, “But I heard it’s on the same frequency as microwaves! Aren’t those things shielded so we don’t irradiate ourselves when heating something up?” This fact
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Is your office culture a factor in security?
Over the past twenty-plus years that I’ve been working in the industry, the “personal computer” has gone from from obscurity to commonplace. Some of you may have been in the workforce long enough to remember when your organization first started using email, desktop publishing, and spreadsheets. At the time, everyone needed training, and often it
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