FAQ about Net Neutrality and What It Means for You

January 21st, 2014

Recently, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has finally decided that Net neutrality rules, adopted four years ago to help small websites compete with larger ones, are defunct. The court struck down Net neutrality.

However, you may not know what that means, and what does it mean for the average small business owner, client, or general web browser? It’s true that the court decision and the law itself was complicated, however this single decision has the ability to impact everything we do and see online.

4 Tips to Keep Your Smartphone Battery Healthy

January 20th, 2014

A smartphone has become more then a time saver; it is a daily companion in business and life. The growing use makes us more and more dependent on the information at our fingertips, but the evolution of the smartphone is so much more than the ways we use it.

3 Measures to Protect Your Smartphone; Protect Your Business

January 13th, 2014

The current growth trend of mobile malware indicates that hackers will continue to target smartphones and their users. Businesses should expect the attacks to grow sneakier and more sophisticated. In 2013, mobile malware grew 614%, according to a study completed by Juniper Network.

Prevent Phishing in the New Year

January 9th, 2014

Phishing is using electronic communication to gain access to usernames, passwords or credit card information. It has been around long enough, and technology changes so quickly that we may be quick to dismiss it as a concern of last year. This complacency is used to a hackers’ advantage; the email content is creatively targeted to the season and your industry.

5 Ways to Increase your Internet Security

December 26th, 2013

The theft of your personal information, then use of it without your permission, is identity theft. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and can have devastating effects on personal and business finances, credit history, and reputation.

Security Predictions for 2014: What You Should Be Watching Out For

December 24th, 2013

WatchGuard Technologies, a prevalent company in the world of security predictions, has released its list of the top eight or so security problems it expects will happen in 2014. These security risks range from ransomware advancements all the way to data breaches and infrastructure exploits.

Windows 8 Ultrabooks Looking to Go 100% Touch, More Computers to Follow

December 18th, 2013

Around seventy percent of Windows 8 Ultrabooks are already touch screen, says Senior President Kirk Skaugen, but the company’s goal is to push that to a hundred percent in the coming months.

Windows 8 has always been oriented towards touch screens, whether those screens are on a phone or a computer, and it seems audiences are finally warming up to that idea.

3 Good Reasons to Take A Look At Google+

December 13th, 2013

The world’s second largest internet company has a tendency to impact all things technology. Google+ is not yet a popular social medium forum, but is expected to quickly become one. Social media is mandatory for a business as an avenue of outreach and credibility.

New Trojan “Neverquest” Attacks Banking and Financial Websites

December 10th, 2013

If you do your personal or business banking online, Neverquest may be something to keep an eye out for.

While reports of Neverquest are widespread and fairly new, the threat has been confirmed by several security companies. This new Trojan can spread itself via email and even social media, but it only attacks financial websites when a user goes to check their bank account.