The IT Pro Blog
Category: Security
We actually write these blogs. Yes, you read that right. Our team of IT pros compile knowledge from the job and years of experience, combined with real-time updates of what we see in the field, to bring you value-add content on a weekly basis.
Distributed spam hides illegal activities
Cybercriminals are fairly experienced at avoiding detection. By the time you notice they’ve infected your computer with malware or hijacked your account, serious damage has
Beware of the Meltdown and Spectre patches
Installing security patches is usually such a humdrum task that even the most inexperienced users handle it. Unfortunately, that has not been the case with
The risks of auto-complete passwords
If you’re disturbed by advertisements and “helpful” suggestions that are based on your internet browsing habits, recent research has found yet another source of online
Are the encrypted sites you visit safe?
You can easily tell whether a website is encrypted, and therefore safe, if a padlock icon appears next to its URL and if it starts
What you need to know about VPNs
With stories of large-scale data breaches and internet service providers tracking internet habits, online privacy is becoming a rare commodity. Incognito mode and private browsing
Google weighs in on account hijacking
According to experts, passwords shouldn’t be the only way you defend your accounts. After all, hackers have plenty of tricks and tools to steal them.
Watch out for the huge KRACK in WiFi security!
A fundamental flaw with WiFi networks has recently been discovered by two security researchers. According to their reports, the KRACK vulnerability renders advanced encryption protocols
Secure your passwords now
For years, we’ve been told that strong passwords include three things: upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. And why wouldn’t we when the National
Equifax’s Leak: lessons learned
No business owner wants their customers’ data leaked, but no matter how well your prevention plan is, the unexpected can happen. And when it does,
