Update your software today. Seriously.
A pair of security flaws were published yesterday, that are most likely present in every device you own, could allow hackers to steal information like passwords and other sensitive and personal information. Dubbed “Spectre” and “Meltdown”, these items take advantage of flaws in the design…
Equifax Scandal: How are you affected?
As you may have seen, cyber criminals have stolen 143 million credit records in the recent hacking scandal at big-three credit bureau Equifax. This dwarfs the multiple Yahoo breaches that recently happened just like our sun does the moon. Social Security Numbers, names, addresses, etc,…
Another day another Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak
Take one look at the graph above and you can see that ransomware is here to stay. New variants to old versions…fine-tuning and tweaking…all finding a way into everything, everywhere…daily. If you think you’re too small, or not in an industry that they would focus…
4 Practical Techniques and Countermeasures to Battle Ransomware
Ransomware is not new, but every time a large outbreak occurs, it becomes the first thing on the minds of individuals and businesses, and rightly so. The latest strain of a ransomware virus, titled “WannaCry”, is the largest outbreak in history, and subsequent versions will…
Quick Tech Tips: 3 Ways to Boost Mobile Security
Set a pin or passcode. This is your first line of defense. If someone wants to access your device, they will first need to break this code. This is not an easy task, and can operate as a deterrent against theft. Some device manufacturers have…
Does Dropbox Make Sense For Your Business?
Does Dropbox Make Sense For Your Business? It seems so easy! Drag your files into a Dropbox folder and you’ve got yourself a file sharing system that brings your business in line with modern expectations. But then again, maybe not. Dropbox has grown to become…
Scam of the Week: It’s Not a WhatsApp Voice Mail!
Criminal hackers are constantly trying to trick people into clicking on links or open attachments they did not ask for. Their new “scam of the week” is to send you an email that looks like it comes from WhatsApp and claims it is a…
[ALERT] You want to fix this Microsoft Word 0-day threat ASAP
As continued efforts to keep you in the know about issues that could affect you, I wanted to let you know of a new threat that you need to make sure you are protected against as soon as possible. Researchers from Proofpoint (a security firm)…
Why Your Business Needs A Strong Firewall
Why Your Business Needs A Strong Firewall You may not be storing military secrets or running a billion-dollar empire, but your business is still an attractive target for hackers. You need a firewall – a guard standing at the door of your network to…
WatchGuard Announcement
We are proud to announce that Sheldon IT Solutions is now an official WatchGuard partner! If you’re looking for a firewall or network security appliance for your business, you can’t go wrong with one of their options! Let us show you how a WatchGuard device can block…
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