Malware performs many disservices on the Internet, from wreaking havoc on computer systems to making your personal information available to thieves seeking to steal your identity. Let’s take a look at the various ways malware entices users.
Cyber Liability Insurance – Protecting Personally Identifiable Information
Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, is every bit as valuable as England’s Crown Jewels, and like the Queen’s baubles, requires protection from theft. What is PII? As the name suggests, PII is information of a personal nature – credit card information, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, banking information, employment information, insurance information, medical records, […]
Will Your Internet Stop Working on July 9th?
WARNING: Is July 9th Your “Internet Doomsday”? It’s July 9th, a Monday. You’ve poured your cup of morning coffee, and you’ve settled at your desk to begin your workday. As always, your first order of business is to check your email and visit the websites that make up part of your daily routine. But when […]
Your Email Address: An Opportunity for Branding
Shakespeare famously posed the question, “What’s in a name?” hundreds of years ago, and the question is relevant even today. Nowhere is this more evident than in the choice of an email address name and domain. In the most basic terms, your email address is an electronic postal address – but done correctly, your email […]
The Cloud – Leveling the Playing Field for Small Business
Ask almost anyone to define “cloud” and you might get a variety of responses, many of them suggesting the condensation of water vapor in the air. But for business, “the cloud” is a way of handling computing functions more economically and efficiently. Cloud computing, in a nutshell, outsources computation, software applications, data access, data management, […]
Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing an IT Service Provider
Of all the criteria businesses consider when making decisions, perhaps the largest consideration is that of cost. However, making decisions based solely on the cost factor can ultimately blow your budget. It’s helpful to remember what you’ve been told all your life: you get what you pay for. Holding to an IT Support budget that’s […]
