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Detecting intrusions of your network can sometimes be difficult. You can’t assume it’s a big, catastrophic event.

In fact, hackers would prefer that you never notice at all. Here are five signs to be on the lookout for.

Your Firewalls or Anti-virus Software Are Disabled

If you find that they’re been turned off, it may be the first sign that a hacker is at work. With these disabled, a hacker can freely probe your system for weaknesses. The first time it happens you may assume it’s an application glitch. But you should disconnect from the internet and run a security scan to be safe. (more…)

Running a business is an inherently risky venture. However, there are far more risks to businesses today than things like market forces and stiff competition.

Many of these threats can be completely unexpected and can strike at any time. Curbing the danger posed by things like burglars, hackers and malware requires making investments in technology. Below are four high-tech ways you can keep your business safe. (more…)

The internet has revolutionized the way in which access information. Rather than reading newspapers or watching CNN, we can find stories on all of the latest events by opening a web browser.

However, the downside to this digital revolution is an increased risk of cyber threats. To better protect yourself and your business, you should familiarize yourself with the following internet security myths. (more…)

When operating a business, you want to protect the integrity of it as much as possible.

This is especially true for the sensitive information handled on computer networks, such as personal information about employees and clients.

You need to make sure your network security is up to snuff and not vulnerable. Here are five network security tips to remember. (more…)

Everyone loves online gaming. It’s a fun and engaging hobby and it allows you to meet and play with people from all over the world.

For some, it’s even more than this – some have turned gaming into a lucrative and productive business venture.

However, going online and sometimes exchanging your private information isn’t without its downsides. It’s important to take precautions and protect yourself online if you’re an avid gamer. The security measures should protect both your privacy and your property (mostly your computer and the data on it). (more…)

Firewalls are the first line of security for your company network. Firewalls monitor and filter incoming and outgoing traffic.

Missing or interrupted firewall services could mean breaches, viruses, and more. To ensure the safety of your infrastructure, it’s important to install and maintain your firewalls. Here are five tips for effective firewall protection. (more…)

In a connected, digital and wireless world, your personal, financial, business and private information is at risk from hackers and other thieves.

The threat magnifies when you’re on vacation. With the great memories and rejuvenation of time away with family, friends or self comes vulnerability to less than secure technology. Below are some tips to protect your information and to make sure your business runs smoothly so you can enjoy vacation. (more…)

Nowadays, information security has become the backbone of many business operations. Information security is actually a combination of complex system, made by combining various critical elements like softwares, hardware, and protocols to protect theft of confidential information about the various business operations.

Today, information storage, fetching, and transit has become the major operation for most of the companies. It doesn’t matter whether you want to book a flight ticket, buy merchandise for you and your family, or send money to your friend’s account, all the information related to these operations is stored and fetched from the servers of the organizations that are providing these services. (more…)

Earlier this year, the Identity Theft Resource Center announced that the United States had a total of 1,093 reported data breaches in 2016, which was an increase of 40 percent from the previous year.

Nearly one-third of these events, 377 incidents, occurred in the healthcare/medical industry. If you think these numbers are small, think again. Many incidents involved large healthcare/medical databases: 84 percent of the reported breaches impacted more than 500 people per incident. How can you secure your medical website? (more…)