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Linux.Encoder.1 – A New Linux Ransomware
A new piece of ransomware dubbed Linux.Encoder.1 has been discovered that targets Linux servers. Researchers have found that the virus only encrypts files that are related to Web hosting, Web servers, MySQL, Subversion, Git, and other software packages used in Web development and Web
Rise of Email Scams and CryptoWall
A new rise of IT risks are on the loose, an email scam requesting a fake wire transfer and a new variant of CryptoWall. It is estimated that the fake wire transfer scam has stolen around $1.2 billion and CrytpoWall 3.0, a CryptoWall variant
Press Release: powersolution.com Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark™
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IT Service Management
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Virus and scam alert: beware the “Your spouse was found in the Ashley Madison list” subject line
As you may know from the news broadcasts, last week 36 million names, addresses and phone numbers of registered users at the Ashley Madison site (which makes it easy to cheat on your spouse) were posted on the Internet. All these records are now
IT Support for small and mid-size businesses in New Jersey
Every small business could probably use a little help. In addition to similar processes used by any small and medium size business, every organization has a unique set of needs. We combine proven method with individual approach every business deserves. Are you Having Network
Federal Office data has been breached at OPM
There was a disturbing news brought to light by various sources of Associated Press, including New Jersey’s The Record. It is reported that according to the Homeland Security, Office of Personnel Management and Interior Department data had been cyber-attacked by hackers working for the
Health care data breach spike hits all-time high
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Dropbox joined Microsoft in securing data privacy-focused ISO 27018 standard
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12 Mistakes that Can Cost a Business Owner Millions or Worse…
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Stop making bad IT choices and get most out of tech support for your business. Here is how:
Small businesses focus on their own practices and their industry and often don’t have the means, the resources, nor the will to keep up with latest computer developments, malicious security threats, or even practical computer tips. In turn, it leads to overlooking effective technology
What is Better – to Lease or to Buy Computer Hardware Equipment?
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10 topics and follow-up questions to ask when looking for an MSP
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Penton Technology Names powersolution.com to the MSPmentor 501 Global 2015 Edition
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9 tips for purchasing computer systems for small business
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Backup vs Business Continuity: what does your small business need?
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Is Illegal software going to cost you your business?
Possessing illegal software may be the easiest trap into which many organizations fall. The issue is widespread (the Business Software Alliance estimates 22 percent of all North American software is unlicensed), making it our fourth common tech mistake plaguing small businesses. Certainly, licensing issues
Disaster recovery plan – if a whole country can do it, any business can!
Estonia has a history of being the target of cyber-warfare. In 2007, a denial of service attacks crippled the country’s online banking system and almost disabled the country’s emergency services. As current political instability over the world and military actions cross into informational and
Pre-installed software could be a threat to your computer security: Example – Superfish
Anyone who purchases a new computer is familiar with it: pre-installed software. Perhaps it is meant to be useful, to give you “extra bang for your buck”, all those add-ons that make you feel you scored all those freebies with your main purchase, but
Do you really need a software solution to manage your customer service? Infographics by Deskero Helpdesk
In the sea of techno-offerings for small biz, it is easy to get overwhelmed by too much information. In the spirit of helping SMBs discover new helpful solutions, we are sharing this infographic by Deskero, a creator of innovative solutions for companies with demanding
The impact of data loss on small and medium size business
It is a common belief that unplanned network outages are just IT issues, when on the larger scale they are business issues. 80% of unplanned outages are due to ill-planned changes made by administrators, and 60% of availability and performance errors are due to
Anthem Insurance hack puts up to 80 million records of personally identifiable information at risk
In a historic data breach hackers have stolen information on tens of millions records of the insurance company Anthem Inc.. The information hacked from Anthem, Inc. includes patient’s birthdays, medical IDs, social security numbers, mailing and e-mail addresses. Even employment information, and, possibly, individual’s
Annual Data Privacy Day – 7 Tips for Information Safety
Data Privacy Day, established in 2009 by National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to be celebrated each year on January 28, is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting data privacy education. What started 16 years ago as an initiative on personal information safety awareness among
Business Continuity, Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Services in NJ
Protecting and securing your business data can help ensuring your business continuity. We practice proactive methods of business safety and best in class network security solutions and services to give your business the best advantage in backup and data recovery. We provide local SMBs
5 signs your Small Business needs a full time IT manager
If you are reading this article, chances are your business needs some help with your current IT needs. Perhaps you already have an “IT guy”, or a few people juggling some tech duties, but as your company grows, or as the mission-critical operations change
When Will a Hacker Attack a Small Business in New Jersey?
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Top 6 Advantages of Hiring an External IT Consulting Company
If your business has ever survived a business process realignment, from addressing the regulatory requirements to systems integration and new software implementations, you know what a huge time and budget consuming production this can be. Bringing in an external IT consulting company can help
Advantages of managed IT services for small businesses
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What is Managed IT Service?
Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day IT management and Computer Network Tech Support and responsibilities as a cost-effective, strategic method for improving your business operations. Managed Services is a proactive, rather then reactive, method of handling your IT operations, with emphasis on
7 Benefits of Managed Services – from a trusted MSP
Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day IT management and computer network technical support as a cost-effective method for improving business operations, instead of having a full-time on-staff IT personnel. A company like ourselves, that provides such services are called Managed Services Provider
