What is the Krack Attack? Imagine your WPA2 WiFi security is not insecure. Imagine now that some one can see what you send on the Internet, and they can re-direct you Internet search or connection to a site they choose; a site that is infected with malware? Now imagine there is a fix coming for [...]
This Summer will be a very difficult season for small businesses to stay safe; and in some cases, complete online business activities. Of all the things we have seen so far, I feel the worst is yet to come this July. Here's where I think the immediate security threats will come for small business. [...]
If your business is using Facebook as a marketing tool, then you are sticking your head way out the "Internet" window. A mistake in your Facebook Profile privacy settings could cause you some personal as well as business pain. Are you vulnerable? A quick survey of the participants in my Halifax social media program revealed several "Public" settings for [...]
Let's talk password protection for your social media networks. We all use passwords. They are apart of our protection and everyday lives. We have passwords on almost everything now. We even have passwords for out passwords. They are used on smartphones, computers, Internet sites, etc. The reality is that passwords are apart of our everyday [...]
Recently a big brand social media account was "apparently" hacked. One rogue tweet went out from the Alexander Keith's Twitter account. Regardless of what happened, there is a lesson here for my Halifax social media participants. https://www.youtube.com/embed/n4vmP2dzMBY?rel=0 Things to consider for keeping your social media accounts safe: Use a strong password for each account. Do [...]
One of these days, we will hear of another big Twitter hack. Do you know how to set up the Twitter 2 step verification system for safely securing your Twitter account? Here's a step by step video to help you learn how to get it done. Most Twitter account only have one user who need [...]
Here are 4 safe computer practices that all businesses should use to minimize their risk online as well as offline. Whether your business is in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro or elsewhere, you need to be smart about your safety. Let's start with a real world example to get you thinking. I had just gotten off from [...]
Are you concerned about your online privacy and keeping your business safe online? Online privacy and security have become a major focus for business online activity today. What you do right now matters whether you live in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro or elsewhere. You are not bullet proof. Cover Credit: PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION BY JOE ZEFF DESIGN [...]
The new Twitter 2 step verification process is here and I have turned it on. This long-awaited security feature has been a long time coming. I recommend that you turn it on for your own security. I set up the 2 step verification process last night. Here is what you will see when you go [...]
If you are going to use social media for business, you are going to have to make sure that your software and your equipment is up to date. Bad things can happen when we fail to update our devices and our software. Bad things are not good for business in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Nova Scotia or [...]