Internet Security

• Beware of Botnets and Other New Kinds of Spam

  Spam is increasingly coming in new and more dangerous strains, including junk email that contain images or viruses that take over your PCs and turn it into a spam-sending machine.
  Todd Wasserman

• How Secure Is Your Email?

  New threats exist to your office email systems so there's no time like the present to invest in protection.
  Todd Wasserman

• Will March Madness Make the Boss Block Web Use?

  During the NCAA basketball tournament, employers lose $1.2 billion in employee productivity. Can that be thwarted by blocking Internet access to sports sites?
  Renee Oricchio

• Protect Your Business from Phishing

  This email fraud no longer targets only big commercial banks. The names of smaller companies are now being used to try to lure victims into revealing private info.
  Caroline Waxler

• Security Starters: Critical Patches for Your PCs

  A primer on how and how often to install security updates for those companies that don't have a large IT department.
  Renee Oricchio

• Do You Need Anti-Virus Software for Your Handhelds?

  Virus attacks on PDAs and smartphones used to be a rarity, but you may need to prepare your business for an onslaught.
  Renee Oricchio

• Preventing Credit Card Fraud on Your Website

  Despite e-payment options, credit cards remain the Internet’s primary currency. Here are some basic steps to keep your e-commerce site safe from credit fraud.
  Anne Stuart

• Can You Prevent a Denial-of-Service Attack on Your Website?

  Denial-of-service attacks have fallen off in frequency -- but it’s still worth knowing how to respond to them.
  Anne Stuart

• Password Protocols

  Seven tips for choosing and updating passwords to ensure the safety of your business data.
  Julia Scheeres

• When a Virus Strikes

  What to do when a virus strikes your business.
  Renee Oricchio

• Choosing a Firewall: Hardware v. Software

  When trying to protect your computers and networks from attack, you need to understand the pros and cons of all kinds of firewalls.
  Julia Scheeres

• What Kind of Firewall Should You Use?

  A firewall isn't a silver-bullet solution to computer security needs, but it can help keep your computers, network and applications from being attacked.
  Renee Oricchio