Time and time again we see scammers using implausible promises of free stuff to lure in people. If it looks too good to be true, that’s because it probably is. Heck, forget the “probably.” Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
How Technology Allows Fake News to Spread
In today’s political, social, and economic environment, information is more valuable than ever. However, this increased importance, paired with the speed that data can be dispersed via the Internet, has enabled many to use false information to manipulate the general public into agreeing with their views and acting upon them. …
I.T. Advent tip #7: Do I really still need Flash? Probably not…
Turning off Flash deprives malware writers of one of their favorite toys and stops con artists preying on your hair trigger for Flash security updates by using them as camouflage for malware. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
2017, ITS a Wrap!
As you all know it has been a big year for I.T. Solutions of South Florida and we are proud to toot our horn a bit in this 2017 Year End Wrap Up. Amazing New Client! The year started with an amazing new client, CORE autosport, yes I.T. Solutions of …
I.T. Advent tip #6: A padlock *inside* a web page? Ignore it!
HTTPS puts the padlock in your browser. But please look in the right place, and don’t be fooled by security imagery inside the web page itself. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
Getting Back to Basics with Data Backup
It’s no industry secret that one of the most important pieces of IT any business should have is a data backup solution. However, this is like saying that every business should have a plant: the type of plant, and (by extension) the type of data backup, matters. You want a …
I.T. Advent tip #5: Change default passwords on baby monitors and webcams
If a device has a default password, the crooks know what it is! So, change it if you don’t want them watching what you’re filming. Last year Sophos wrote about one website that was streaming the live feeds of hundreds of thousands of internet-enabled cameras that were secured with a …
I.T. Solutions of South Florida presents I.T. Advent Tips for December – Tip 1 through 4
Happy Monday! December has arrived. I.T Solutions of South Florida presents to you our Advent Calendar I.T. Tips #1 – #4 I.T. Advent tip #1: Clean up your passwords before Christmas We’re determined to keep repeating our password advice until everyone has listened. Don’t recycle passwords across multiple sites, and make …
Battle of the Benefits: Break-Fix vs Managed IT
As a managed service provider, we’re naturally going to be a little biased when comparing the positives and negatives between an in-house IT team and an outsourced approach. However, each has its benefits in the right situations, and each can have its downsides. Today, we’ll discuss each to establish which …
Is Your Security Prepared to Stop a DDoS Attack?
If your business were to be struck by a Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) attack, would it be able to recover in a timely manner? Do you have measures put into place to keep them from hampering your operations? While most organizations claim to have sufficient protection against these dangerous …
