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Five Things to Know When Selecting a VPN

January 2nd, 2018 prontowebadmin Security cybersecurity, encryption, ip leaking, privacy, server, virtual private network, vpn

With stories of large-scale data breaches and internet service providers tracking internet habits, online privacy is becoming a rare commodity. Incognito mode and private browsing features may be able to cover up your browsing history, but they don’t completely protect your online activities.

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Understanding How WannaCry Spread

June 5th, 2017 prontowebadmin Security cybersecurity, employee training, malware, perimeter security, phishing, ransomware, software updates, wannacry

By now, you must have heard of the WannaCry ransomware. It ranks as one of the most effective pieces of malware in the internet’s history, and it has everyone worried about what’s coming next. Its important to note that the ransomware targeted a specific Windows vulnerability.

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Phishing Awareness: Homographs

May 4th, 2017 prontowebadmin Security 2017april24security_b, browsers, cybersecurity, homographs, malware, phishing

So much of cybersecurity depends on adequate awareness from users. Phishing for example, preys on people’s fears and desires to convince them to click on hyperlink images and text before checking where they actually lead to. However, with homographs, the latest trend in phishing, even the most cautious users can get swept up.

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Should you fear government surveillance?

April 6th, 2017 prontowebadmin Security 2017april6security_b, apple, cybersecurity, encryption, iphone, microsoft, samsung, wikileaks, windows

Accusations of inappropriate government surveillance have been swirling after Wikileaks recently released thousands of pages supposedly detailing the CIA’s exploitation of compromised devices and applications. But in today’s climate, every headline needs to be taken with a grain of salt.

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Which type of firewall is right for you?

April 3rd, 2017 prontowebadmin Hardware, Security 2017march15hardware_b, cloud security, cybersecurity, firewalls, malware, meraki

Software solutions are almost always more user-friendly than hardware solutions. There’s no need to worry about cabling, firmware, and power consumption. But when it comes to firewalls, a software solution just can’t measure up to its hardware counterpart.

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How can you go from reactive to preventive IT?

March 15th, 2017 prontowebadmin Security antivirus, cybersecurity, firewalls, intrusion prevention system, prevention

Shopping around for a managed IT services provider is tough. You’re looking for a business to manage extremely complex and delicate technology, so they can’t be expected to get into the nitty gritty details of DNS-layer security, intrusion prevention systems, and encryption in their marketing content.

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