Shame on Citrix!

https://www.zdnet.com/article/hackers-lurked-in-citrix-systems-for-six-months/ See all the details at the link above.  Great report by Charlie Osborne for Zero Day at ZDNet.com. In today’s technology-driven world, security is the top priority.  And yet, the systems we trust to keep us safe often give us nothing but lip service, like Citrix showed in this event. At Monarchy IT, we…

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Online Security 101

https://www.zdnet.com/article/online-security-101-how-to-protect-your-privacy-from-hackers-spies-and-the-government/ Check out the awesome tour de force by Charlie Osborne at the link above.  The article leaves no rock unturned in the daily battle of security that businesses and users face. If you’re interested in having a more thorough approach to security for your business, reach out to Monarchy IT at (800) 229-8232 or…

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One in five employees share their email password with co-workers

https://www.zdnet.com/article/one-in-five-employees-share-their-email-password-with-co-workers/ The link above is to a study by Switchfast, an IT consultancy based in Chicago.  Eileen Brown at ZDNet gives a great overview of the findings. In short, your business is usually your own worst enemy.  Which is why it needs comprehensive solutions for security and managed IT.  Enter Monarchy IT, where this is…

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Glaring 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…

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Ten 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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