Public WiFi and shared networks (like password-protected networks at work) are great ways to get work done away from home or amongst coworkers. But, did you know that using public WiFi and shared networks come with security risks? Here’s what we mean: The Risks of Using Public WiFi or Shared Networks When you’re on public […]
Exploit. When defined as a verb, it means to make full use of or derive a benefit from something or someone — often in an unfair or selfish way. As a noun, it can act as a daring or bold feat. In the digital world, however, ‘exploit’ seems to take on both definitions in a […]
Cyberattacks have come to plague our society as they have become increasingly sophisticated and more prevalent over the past several years. While all industries have faced a heightened risk of cyberattack recently, the financial sector has been the hardest hit. Between 2013 and 2015, data breaches in financial companies have more than doubled. High profile […]
A common misconception with owning a Mac is that there is no need to do regular maintenance. Some of that stems from the fact that many believe Macs are impenetrable to computer viruses, which unfortunately, is not true. What is true is that Apple Macintosh operating systems are less used around the world, when compared […]
.When a company’s IT department is lacking expertise, or lacking the department all together, the company might need help breaking through in a competitive marketplace. With Integracon’s vCIO and CTO outsourcing, your company can gain the expertise it needs. These services can allow your company to grow and gain new business strategies. However, you may […]
In April 2017, a “collection of spy tools allegedly used by the National Security Agency” (NSA) were stolen and leaked online by a group of anonymous hackers calling themselves the Shadow Brokers. These tools, called “exploits,” are software tools designed to take advantage of a flaw in a computer system, typically for malicious purposes, such […]
Computers are perhaps the most important piece of office equipment for most companies, and thus should be treated with the utmost care. This means updating them regularly and eventually replacing them, if they are influencing employee productivity. A few weeks ago, we wrote up a quick guide on when to update versus when to replace […]
If you thought the world was safe from vicious ransomware attacks after the WannaCry attack, and its subsequent patch, you were wrong. On June 27, 2017, a possible strain of the Petya ransomware virus (which has been around since 2016) started propagating and infecting organizations in Ukraine, specifically Ukrainian government and business systems, before spreading […]
The new rules of net neutrality can be dense and confusing. If you haven’t been following along, the novel-length documentation of rules can seem daunting. Here is what you need to know about net neutrality and how its new rules affect you. What is net neutrality? Net neutrality is the idea that all internet traffic […]
As a business, it can be hard to make sure that your computers are secure, and with malware and virus attacks coming in left and right, your business might feel a little vulnerable. However, there are steps you can take protect your precious data and hardware from malware attacks. Follow the simple steps listed […]
