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Alvaka Networks Ransomware/Crimeware Alert
I was going to write this, but Dave Cunningham, Alvaka's Business Technology Officer, beat me to it. So here it is in all it's timeliness. Please be advised that Alvaka Networks is notifying its [...]
6 common IT practices that should be eliminated
Here is a good mrc Cup of Joe Blog about time wasting tasks in IT. I was asked to submit a suggestion for the article. It is a quick read on six things you can [...]
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.
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 [...]
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....
Internet Security Threat Report 2013
Creating successful targeted attacks requires attackers to learn about us. They will research our email addresses, our job, our professional interests, and even the conferences we attend and the websites we frequent. All of this information is compiled to launch a successful targeted attack. Once on our devices, the attacker’s tools are designed to pull as much data as possible. Undiscovered targeted attacks can collect years of our email, files, and contact information.