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As Smartphone Use Grows So Too Does Risks

The High Price of Open Source Technology

As the computing world begins a slow migration from desktop and laptop PCs to hand-held tablets and smartphone devices, one thing is sure:  the risks will follow.  Opportunities for identity theft, phishing, stealing of data, virus and malware incidents will increase.

Viruses and the like have been dealt with almost since the inception of the personal computer.  Opportunists and outright thieves find ways to exploit holes in security to their own gain (mostly financial).

Smartphones are Vulnerable

Already stories are being written about the vulnerability of the Android operating system in smartphones and the risk that is posed by those who wish to exploit the system.  While the ‘open source’ operating system is not at fault, the ease at which these systems can be opened to malware and other bad things is astonishing.

The principles are the same:  Find a hole, exploit it, and benefit from it financially.  There are some things that can be done to help minimize exposure and possibly becoming a victim. (more…)

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PCs Are No Longer the Only Targets of Hackers

With Technological Advances Come Risks

Ah, the joys of technology.  There is no doubt that they have made life easier in measureable ways.  The simplest of things like the remote garage door opener and even the key fob that unlocks your vehicle both fall into the category of easy life advances.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

But, there is the dark side of technology, too.  We do not like to discuss it, but there are bad people out there that are working to try to obtain your personal information however they can.  You must protect yourself and family and the best way to do that is to know how you are being targeted.  Here are the most popular ways: (more…)

Protection Equals Profitability

Cost Effective Means

There’s no question that this is the most trying times for businesses in decades.  There are so many sources of advice on what to do to keep going that it is maddening when it comes to knowing who to trust.  You know your business better than anyone, so trust your own instincts. (more…)