Why do hackers use remote code execution as a malicious attack on businesses? Here we'll explain what remote code execution is and why most malware uses it. Remote execution attacks are very real and should not be taken lightly. This is mainly due to the damage...
The Sony data breach in late 2014 has caused embarrassment towards their own top executives and employees. Here is a timeline of the Sony hacking events. Here’s the timeline of the 2014 Sony Pictures Cyber-attacks: November 24 Early morning at Sony Pictures...
If you use Internet Explorer as your web browser, pay close attention to a recent Zero-Day vulnerability CVE-2014-8967 found allowing remote code execution. Out of the various web browsers available to download, Internet Explorer is often the most vulnerable...
Aside from backups and security, protecting your servers and workstations from power surges, thunder storms and power outages helps avoid costly downtime. You may have wondered if a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) and Surge protectors are necessary and worth...
The sophisticated Wiper malware which was launched against Sony Pictures does exactly what it sounds like: wipes anything and everything from systems. "Wiper" uses a malicious set of attacks: Wipe out all information held on hard disks Reboot servers Prevent...
It's that time of the year again. The fiscal year is drawing to a close and you still have money left to spend. Here are 5 ways to tie up IT loose ends. Why spend your remaining IT budget? In practical terms, we’re looking at productive suggestions in ways that...
How much do you value your data? Catastrophic data loss is not just about business continuity but also about validating backup software and data recovery. We’re going to be taking a look at how you can best prepare your backups for most scenarios which could...
Whether you're buying a new PC for the office, your business or personal use, here are the features you should focus on to get the most bang for your buck. We're going to highlight the 5 most important features to look for in a new PC. But before we delve onto...
Virtualizing a server can bring many benefits spanning cost, power savings, ease of management and business continuity. Here's what you should know. Since we've been exploring the meaning of virtualization in some of our past articles, let's quickly re-cap...
With more regulatory commissions requiring encryption and privacy being a hot topic, it's important to understand what encryption is and whether you need it. Encryption is nothing new; in fact, it was used thousands of years ago during the ancient times in...