Cybersecurity
Meltdown/Spectre Breakdown
https://www.pcmag.com/news/358249/intel-chips-have-a-major-design-flaw-and-the-fix-means-slowe New year, new major security vulnerabilities! In the above linked article, Matthew Humphries and Michael Kan at PCMag.com do a great job of breaking down what exactly these 2 vulnerabilities are and why they are getting so much press. In a nutshell, Intel and other chip manufacturers have inherent design flaws that make them…
Read MoreGlaring Apple Mac OS Security Flaw
http://www.zdnet.com/article/stupid-stupid-macos-security-flaw/ Click the link above to read Steven Vaughan-Nichols full explanation of the recent Apple MacOS security mishap, which gave everyone who wanted it full admin access with an empty password. Though the flaw has been patched, it is still a stark reminder that no software is ever free from flaws, which means businesses must…
Read MoreKRACK!!!
http://www.zdnet.com/article/wpa2-security-flaw-lets-hackers-attack-almost-any-wifi-device/ Check out the excellent article above by Zack Whittaker at ZDNet.com to learn everything you need to know about the rampant security flaw that was all over your TV’s today. At Monarchy IT, client security is our top priority. By patching software and keeping hardware up to date, attacks like this can almost always…
Read MoreEquifax breach
News got out on the 8th that Equifax, one of the 3 main credit bureau’s in the US, was breached months prior, exposing over 143 million confidential records. The hack was caused by numerous poor security measures by their internal IT structure, making it simple for the perpetrators to gather sensitive data. Please check the…
Read MoreDon’t Get Hooked: How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks
https://digitalguardian.com/blog/dont-get-hooked-how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-attacks-infographic Check out the link above to a great info-graphic on “phishing” attacks by Nate Lord at Digital Guardian. At Monarchy IT, our top priority is the security of our clients’ systems. But we also have a duty to people at-large who would benefit from information such as what’s provided in this info-graphic. We hope…
Read MoreInternal IT Problems?
http://www.zdnet.com/article/bitdefender-organisations-must-empower-it-staff-to-mitigate-cyber-threats/ Those of you who are still struggling with your internal IT needs should take a good look at this article by Asha McLean at ZDNet.com. A senior Bitdefender threat analyst goes over the lack of support that IT teams get internally, even with global news like the recent ransomware threats over the last few…
Read MoreTips to defend against ransomware
As most have become aware over the weekend, the globe was hit by a massive cyber-attack via the worm being named WannaCry. It affected hundreds of thousands of computers, even shutting down many hospitals in the UK. At Monarchy IT, security is our #1 priority, which is why we strive to be in front of…
Read MoreBitdefender leads way for Windows 7 Protection
https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-7/february-2017/bitdefender-internet-security-21.0-170591/ Check out the link above which heads to Bitdefender’s results page for the most recent lab tests by av-test.org, an independent testing company of commercial and consumer anti-virus products. You’ll find the typical perfect score for their product, which is why we here at Monarchy IT have partnered with them for our clients. Only…
Read MoreIt’s World Back-up Day!
Back-up your Data! Data is critical to business success; protect it, review it, but most importantly of all, BACK IT UP!!! At Monarchy IT, we pride ourselves on taking care of our clients businesses. If you or your business is leaving your data up to chance, feel free to contact us at support@monarchyit.com or (800)…
Read MoreTen Tips for Staying Safe and Secure Online by AV-TEST.ORG
https://www.av-test.org/en/news/news-single-view/ten-tips-for-staying-safe-and-secure-online/ Check out this helpful guide posted by Olaf Pursche over at AV-TEST.ORG. The independent AV testing lab helps IT professionals by showing which AV products test the best in an independent environment, and help out consumers with tips like these. If you or your business could benefit from being more secure online, feel free…
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