One of the most important aspects of your computer system (and often the least appreciated) is your backup protocol and equipment. In a crisis, a good backup instantly becomes the star of the show. It doesn’t matter if the crisis is a hard drive failure, theft, fire, ransomware, or some other disaster, the one thing … Continue reading Security Tip: Isn’t it time you stopped worrying about backups?
Your router connects your office to the whole wide world, so make sure it’s protecting you. When there’s no trouble connecting, you probably don’t think much about your Internet router. But we at Codestar think about it a lot, because routers can let in hackers. Follow these steps to reduce your risk. Change default credentials … Continue reading Security Tip: Router Protection
Disappoint hackers: Be smart about user IDs. Some of the most effective computer security measures are actually not very high-tech. You can take steps now to protect your information and your organization. In this issue, let’s focus on login IDs. You know passwords are important, but don’t forget that an ID or user name is … Continue reading Security Tip: Be Smart about User IDs
Phishing attacks carry ransomware and other bad stuff. Learn to spot phishing attempts. You could save yourself a whole lot of agony, and save your employer a bundle of money. Phishing is a very common type of cyber-attack via emails and web site login pages. We recently heard from the office manager of a dental … Continue reading Security Tip: Spot Phishing Attacks