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1411, 2013

CryptoLocker Critical Security Alert

By |November 14th, 2013|Alvaka Blog, Articles|Comments Off on CryptoLocker Critical Security Alert

Critical Security Alert   Please be advised that Alvaka Networks is notifying it's clients and partners of a particularly malicious and destructive form of malware or “Ransomware” referred to as CryptoLocker.  Whereas the vast [...]

2310, 2013

Alvaka Networks Third Annual Fast Friday Speed and Feed

By |October 23rd, 2013|IT Management, IT Planning, Security|Comments Off on Alvaka Networks Third Annual Fast Friday Speed and Feed

We are into the final preparations for Alvaka Networks third annual track day.   The date is getting close on Friday November 8th, 2013.

This is a client appreciation day.  We invite clients, prospects and numerous associated businesses out to Auto Club Speedway for a private IT expo, lunch, fast driving on the track and other fun activities. 

1109, 2013

Beware of New Android Malware that Steals Phone, SMS and Audio

By |September 11th, 2013|IT Management, IT Planning, Security|Comments Off on Beware of New Android Malware that Steals Phone, SMS and Audio

The new malware uses SMTP to send the data it steals to the perpetrators.  It appears the origin of this malware has its roots in China.  It first appeared in August.It collects phone numbers, sent [...]

2308, 2013

Schnuck’s Might Be in Big Security and Insurance Trouble, Can the Same Be in Store for Your Firm?

By |August 23rd, 2013|IT Management, IT Planning, Security|Comments Off on Schnuck’s Might Be in Big Security and Insurance Trouble, Can the Same Be in Store for Your Firm?

Is it better to insure than secure?  Maybe not.  You better dust off those old insurance policies that most of us look at all too infrequently.  Schnucks has been notified by their insurance carrier that they don’t plan to cover them for the lawsuits.

The problem that likely exists with your current insurance policy is that they were designed and sold in a pre-Internet era.  Data is not considered....