We sure do miss heading out to a lake, throwing out a line and waiting for a fish to bite. But what really upsets us is how hackers have taken a beloved pastime and turned it into something sinister. That’s right, I’m talking about phishing. The hacker practice of sending out carefully crafted email as “bait” in an attempt to get you—the “fish”—to bite.
Surfing the web to any number of social media sites, articles, business sites, and content aggregators is pretty much a part of everybody’s daily routine. A page catches our eye, the cyber-sun hits the water just right, and we paddle over to explore an uncharted piece of digital sea, trusting our browser and anti-virus to keep us protected.
Get Outdoors
In this issue:
Cyberattacks come in many different forms, with new methods being developed all the time. What’s bad is that personal information is now often stored online, be it through social media or through government and healthcare services — and these are juicy targets for criminals.
New Jersey is sometimes referred to as the Medicine Chest of the World since it is home to over 300 biotechnology companies and more than 20 medical technology firms. This concentration of companies and professionals is unique. So, it is no surprise that IT Radix has been chosen to be responsible for Information Technology strategy, consulting and projects by numerous firms that are part of and/or services this concentration of expertise.
Gone are the days when packing for your vacation meant simply grabbing some clothes from the closet and toiletries from the bathroom, tossing them in a suitcase and hitting the road. These days, more time and thought are given to what technology gadgets are needed for a trip than about what to wear.
A new owner of an established business often inherits great opportunity, but a host of unexpected problems can also come along. This happens even in a family business. The smart new owner attempts to learn as much as he/she can, early on, to uncover issues, minimize uncertainty and then act.
It’s frustrating to receive dozens of spam messages in your email inbox. Spam mail is so easy to delete, which is why most people think it’s just a harmless annoyance. But hackers have devised a way to make use of spam mail for criminal purposes. It’s called distributed spam distraction, and here’s what you need […]
If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security measures can result in data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from unwanted intruders and the many troubles that come with them.
This past quarter we’ve spent a lot of time talking about things everyone loves—breakfast and lunch—making this article’s star the final meal of the day. Your IT dinner may be last on the list, but it’s just as important when considering your IT solution in a holistic view; and when prepared well, it can add a ton of value to your operation.
