Cyber threats and the finance sector

Posted on Monday February 29, 2016

2015Feb29_Security_AThe financial services industry has long been a heavily targeted sector by cyber criminals. The number of attacks that involved extortion, social-engineering and credential-stealing malware surged in 2015. This means that these institutions should strive to familiarize themselves with the threats and the agents behind them. Here are 7 new threats and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP's) that security professionals should know about.

 

How to boost your WordPress website's speed

Posted on Saturday February 27, 2016

2016Feb25_Web_AWhen it comes to websites, speed matters. Internet surfers everywhere are becoming more and more impatient. When once five, or even ten seconds, was a completely acceptable time to wait for a page to load, those days are long gone. Now most users expect a page to load in at least three seconds, some even demand two. And if yours don't? Bounce rate here we come. So how can you maximize the speed of your WordPress website to ensure users don't click away while waiting for a page to load? Here are several ideas to help you quicken your site.

 

Lower your costs with virtualization

Posted on Friday February 26, 2016

2016Feb26_VirtualizationGeneral_AFor the past year Strem Chemicals, a Massachusetts-based company which manufactures and markets specialty chemicals, has utilized virtualization. This process has seen them improve in several areas such as cost reduction and even disaster recovery. This is one of thousands of companies that has saved a substantial amount of money since incorporating virtualization into their business model. With that in mind, here are couple of ways SMB's like yours can use virtualization to enhance cost benefits beyond the bottom line.

 

How to get the most out of Office 365

Posted on Friday February 26, 2016

2016Feb24_Office365_AWhile many Office 365 users know the service can boost their company's productivity, many aren't utilizing it to its full potential. There are several key principles and tips that can make the service even more productive. So to help you get the most out of Office 365, here are some tips to follow.

 

New Android malware can erase your phone

Posted on Monday February 22, 2016

2016Feb22_AndroidPhone_CPeople easily get riled up over online security. With a quick Google search, you can find dozens of articles warning about Trojans, viruses and other security threats. But how many of them do you actually need to worry about? Really, it all comes down to threats that cause massive damage and affect your unique technology. So if you're an Android user, there's a new type of malware that fits both these categories. With the ability to wipe out all the personal data on your phone, this terrifying security threat is something all Android users should be aware of.

 

Test drive VoIP with these apps

Posted on Friday February 19, 2016

2016Feb19_VoIPGeneral_AYou may be thinking about replacing your traditional phone system with VoIP. But you have some reservations. How does VoIP work? Is it really a reliable service? Do the cost savings really live up to the hype? If you're unfamiliar with VoIP, there are some alternative, low-cost options available for you to test out beforehand. So without further ado, here are four VoIP apps you can try before installing a full blown system in your business.

 

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