“Smart” Appliances Now Pose a Global Malicious IT Threat!

“Smart” Appliances Now Pose a Global Malicious IT Threat!

You’re probably aware of the malicious activity waiting to attack your computer and smartphone. But have you ever worried about the security of your home appliances? An Internet security firm recently discovered a global cyber-attack involving more than 100,000 consumer gadgets, including home-networking routers, televisions, and a “smart” refrigerator. While most consumers are focused on...

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Duleep Pillai
January 21, 2014
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“Smart” Appliances Now Pose a Global Malicious IT Threat!

Law Firms and The BYOD Trend: How to Manage Potential Security Risks

Law firms are rapidly adopting the “bring your own device” trend to improve productivity and efficiencies. But there’s a problem — Using BYOD can impact your law firm’s security.  This can be addressed by creating BYOD policies. It’s critical to define your employee rights and appropriate use of mobile devices in order to protect your...

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Duleep Pillai
January 20, 2014
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Retailers Beware: BlackPOS Continues To Attack Merchants In The U.S.

It hasn’t been that long since the Target Corp. and Neiman Marcus security breaches, and now cybersecurity firm IntelCrawler has discovered at least six ongoing attacks at other U.S. merchants. Retailers in California and New York were among those compromised by the latest attacks. They haven’t revealed how many individuals were affected. It appears the...

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Duleep Pillai
January 19, 2014
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White Hat vs. Black Hat Hackers and The Need For Ethical Hacking

What comes to mind when you hear the term “hacker?” For most people, the term is associated with cyber criminals. But did you know there is such a thing as ethical hacking? Some hackers are criminals and use their computer skills to harm or damage computer systems. These people are called black hat hackers.  White...

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Duleep Pillai
January 18, 2014
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Breaking IT News: Microsoft Announces They Will Provide Anti-Malware For XP Through July 14, 2015. However It Will Still Be Risky To Use

(January 17, 2014) — Microsoft announced yesterday that it will continue to provide anti-malware for Windows XP through July 14, 2015. However, it’s still important to note that after April 8, 2014: Microsoft will technically stop supporting the Windows XP operating system. They won’t provide automatic updates, service packs, or any type of official Microsoft...

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Duleep Pillai
January 17, 2014
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