CCleaner Hack
Some of the more technical readers of this blog might have heard that the popular CCleaner application by Avast has had malware running within it since August. That means anyone who downloaded a version of CCleaner in August or September might want to check to see if you are vulnerable. If you are a Thrive customer we will be checking you automatically.
The increased use of the Internet as a primary means of communication has changed the way we live and work. More companies are harnessing the power of the Internet to streamline communication processes and other business tasks. This means that there is a massive amount of confidential and sensitive information being transmitted electronically which causes security concerns.
When your company staff sends messages to maintain communications with customers, shareholders, supply chain sources, and other important clients it is necessary to ensure that the information is being (more…)
Lightning can strike any time, and in any form. It can be a power surge leaving your hard disk useless or an over flooded bathroom sink leaving your equipment blown out. It can also be as simple as lack of attention. Whatever the deal is, it will certainly bring one question to your mind – do you have a backup of your data? Sadly the answer usually is no. Many people lose several months and sometimes years of work in such situations.
Why you need a Backup
A backup is your safety net in case of a disaster. Data can be lost due to corruption such as unauthorized access, viral spyware, accidents and mistakes. Any of these can happen any time and cause you problems and not to mention – mental stress. To avoid such difficult situations it is best to get a (more…)