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New Online Credit Card Stealing Code Makes Shopping Dangerous

Online shopping is certainly the wave of the future as brick-and-mortar…

If You Get This Email, Don’t Panic But Act

If you should get an email from someone claiming to have hacked you, don't panic. Read this article and think through it logically.

5 things you need to know about Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks

There are quite a few of different kinds of cyberthreats out there, but there’s one that often gets overlooked: MITM attacks. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks are one of the most common and prevalent threats that pose a risk to your data. Here’s how you can stop them and protect your data.

Overcoming “little disasters” with your BDR plan

One nice thing about backup and disaster recovery plans is that they're helpful in situations that aren't exactly devastating. Take a power outage or snow day, for example. “Little disasters” can be inconvenient and even potentially crippling, depending on the situation.

Local backups vs. cloud backups (and why you want both)

Backups play an important role in keeping information safe. In general, backups are divided into two categories, known as local and cloud backups. Here's what you should know about these two types of backups and why a hybrid approach involving both is typically the best solution for businesses.

The SMB owner’s complete guide to business continuity

Even when operations are humming along, there's always a chance of disaster. Just one significant negative incident could disrupt your business. It may sound sensational, but it’s not an overstatement to say that whole companies have been destroyed in the wake of just one unfortunate event.

5 reasons to consider outsourcing your IT support

Managed IT services come with some significant advantages. In fact, the business case for outsourcing has been proven many times over. And if you’re smart and choose your partner wisely, you can reap those same benefits, even on a limited budget. There’s an outsourcing option that will work for you.

Simple network repairs SMB owners can do on their own

The loss of productivity in dealing with buggy office tech is a hassle. Not only that, but downtime can have a serious effect on your bottom line. The good news is that there are a number of possible solutions to your network woes that you can try yourself before having to call in the cavalry.