by Brian Jefferson | Sep 5, 2023 | IT Security Blog
What is a Computer Virus? In today’s digital age, the term “computer virus” is almost as well-known as the common cold, yet the term is frequently misunderstood. At their most basic, a computer virus is a type of malicious software that...
by Brian Jefferson | Aug 2, 2023 | IT Security Blog
What is a Trojan Horse? Like the giant, hollow wooden horse used against the ancient city of Troy, Trojan Horse viruses sit harmlessly outside of your computer’s walls until they are invited in. Disguised as useful applications or as attachments sent by a colleague,...
by Brian Jefferson | Jul 14, 2023 | IT Security Blog
What is a Malware Attack? Many of us live in safe neighborhoods with relatively little crime. However, we can all agree that it’s still a good idea to lock your doors when you leave home and to take some basic steps to stay safe! It may be slightly hyperbolic to...
by Brian Jefferson | Jul 7, 2023 | IT Security Blog
What is a botnet? Botnet is a term that sounds straight out of a science fiction movie, but while fanciful sounding these are a very real cybersecurity threat! A botnet, in simple terms, is a network of infected computers that is controlled by a hacker without the...
by Brian Jefferson | Jun 23, 2023 | IT Security Blog
Understanding and Preventing DDoS Attacks: A Guide for Homeowners and Small Businesses In today’s digital era, our lives are more interconnected than ever before. We rely heavily on the internet for almost every aspect of our daily lives, from smart thermostats...
by Brian Jefferson | Apr 19, 2023 | IT Security Blog
What happens when you click on a phishing link? If you have an email address then you surely have received unsolicited messages that seem a little fishy. These messages tell you about prizes you have won, unfamiliar bank accounts that are overdrawn, or even the...
by Brian Jefferson | Apr 11, 2023 | IT Security Blog
Should my business use remote monitoring and management software? If your small business is not already taking advantage of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software then you should strongly reconsider that position. Any business which relies on its information...
by Brian Jefferson | Mar 8, 2023 | IT Security Blog
What Risks Do You Face Online? 11 Common Cybersecurity Threats When the internet was young the threats you could encounter online felt simple and easy to understand. You had viruses, adware, and… well, that was it right? Perhaps it was never as simple as all of that,...
by Brian Jefferson | Jan 31, 2023 | IT Security Blog
8 Ways to Make Your Small Business Network More Secure Every small business needs to take steps to keep their network secure – or else they risk potentially ruinous consequences. On average, small businesses that fall victim to cyberattacks experience over...
by Brian Jefferson | Dec 16, 2022 | IT Security Blog
What to Look for When Buying a Computer After 4 years, most computers are beginning to cost your business money. Lost productivity from downtime and the cost of out-of-warranty repairs add up quickly – it just makes sense to replace aging hardware. But, as...
