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Thankfully, the update for the Internet Explorer (IE) bug went live today at 10 a.m. PDT! If you have automatic updates turned on, the patch will be applied without you do anything. If you haven’t turned on automatic updates, do so now. Then go the “Check for Updates” button on your Control Panel to start […]
So serious that Homeland Security issued a warning – read about it here. Here are some basic steps you should take to prevent devastating IE exploits. With the recently revealed vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE), your computer could be completely taken over if you don’t follow certain precautions. This is especially so if you are […]
Do you use Internet Explorer? If so, it’s in your best interest to learn about the recent vulnerability discovered in Internet Explorer over the past weekend. The vulnerability is extremely serious – in fact, the vulnerability impacts IE versions 6 through 11, which means your corporate data might be at risk. The vulnerability can potentially […]
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has evolved and matured. It is still an effective online marketing strategy for most businesses today. The following are the top SEO best practices to use to get the “hits” on your website that you’re looking for. Don’t use spam anchor text. Anchor text appears in highlighting within a hypertext link. […]
(April 28, 2014) — A significant vulnerability in Microsoft’s IE (Internet Explorer) was detected this past weekend that could affect your computers and business security. NOTE: All versions of IE 6 through 11 for Windows are affected. No patch is available as of today (28 April 2014). This newly discovered exploit could be used against Microsoft’s […]
All types and sizes of business use cloud computing today. Why? Because it helps them reduce costs and increase operating efficiencies. While there are substantial benefits to using cloud services, there are also potential risks. To mitigate these risks, it’s essential that you choose a trusted cloud provider. The following are important questions you should […]
According to recent reports by McKinsey & Co. and the Hackett Group, most businesses are looking to spend less money on IT operations and infrastructure, in order to put resources towards areas that produce more revenue. The reports also found that the majority of respondents want to spend less on IT infrastructure while shifting resources […]
Last week, security researchers revealed details about a dangerous security flaw known as Heartbleed. The security flaw enables cybercriminals to access and steal data from compromised versions of OpenSSL, which is used to secure communications on many major websites on the Internet. Since the vulnerability was disclosed, there’s been a lot of concern regarding what […]
No matter what kind of business or organization you run, you need effective and secure technologies to access, process and share information. You may believe that you are doing everything possible to ensure your IT is up to date, stored securely offsite, and is on hand when you need it. But are you really doing […]
What happens when confidential emails are accidentally sent to the wrong recipient? This is an easy mistake to make, however, once you’ve sent the email, there’s no getting it back. If the recipient publicizes the information, your business could be in deep trouble in terms of liability, loss of customer confidence, and reputational damage. So […]
On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft ended support for Windows XP, which means security updates and patches will no longer be released. However, millions of PCs are still running the unsupported operating system. This means businesses and consumers will be at risk for computer malware and security issues until they replace or upgrade their systems. According […]
If you run your own law firm, you understand that it isn’t easy dividing your energy into two sectors which include; focusing on keeping your law firm productive, and trying to fix issues that arise with your IT services. You might not always understand the software required to run billing and accounting needs, or how […]
