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New MacDefender Virus puts the ‘Mac = No virus’ Myth to Rest

Date: 30 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Security experts have recently discovered a new threat to Mac OS X systems. Called the ‘MacDefender’, this malware is designed to fool users into downloading a fake anti-virus program, which informs users that the system is ‘infected’, and then tries to dupe or bully them into buying another fake anti-virus program. It is a widely held belief that one of the reasons Macs are superior to o

Google Wallet: Google’s New e-Wallet Service

Date: 27 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Google may soon find itself going head to head with services like PayPal as it debuts a new service called Google Wallet, which enables users to transform their smartphones into virtual credit cards. Simply swipe over a participating outlet’s cashier to pay for your bills and earn loyalty points and coupons at the same time. Smartphone technology has grown by leaps and bounds these past few yea

Simple Tips to Prevent Identity Theft While Online

Date: 20 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

It’s important these days to protect your data and personal information as more and more people become victims of identity theft. Don’t let yourself become the next victim. All it takes is following some simple steps to ensure a safer and more secure online experience. Security experts are seeing a rise in the incidence of cyber-crime these days as more and more people use the web for their d

Eight Actions You Can Take to Guard Against Data Loss

Date: 13 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Data loss disasters come in many forms, ranging from simple human errors to “acts of God” that cannot be controlled. However, you can control how you prepare for such occurrences – and the steps may be easier than you think. What would happen to your business if you had a major data loss? The possibility is definitely there; this can’t be denied. Data loss disasters come in many forms, ra

Measuring ROI (The ROI Series—Part 4)

Date: 09 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Calculating the ROI of a Technology Investment, The ROI Series—Part 4: Cost savings are usually important to small businesses even in the best of times. New technology solutions may be necessary for survival and growth, however—and they may not be as expensive as you think when you consider their return on investment (ROI). In this four-part series, we’ll explain what ROI is, help you unders

SMBs More at Risk from Cyber-Attacks

Date: 06 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

An alarming trend in cyber-crime is becoming more and more prevalent these days – the increased number of SMBs targeted by hackers and cyber-thieves. Security experts point toward the weaker security protocols many such companies have, making them much easier targets for cyber-attacks. There is a misconception among many SMBs that they are small targets for would-be cyber-attacks. “We’re too

Public Wi-Fi can Pose Security Threats to Your System

Date: 01 Jun 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

These days, be it for personal or business reasons, people must be online as much as possible. Unfortunately, hackers also realize this, and an emerging trend is to exploit public networks to gain access to the personal and sensitive information of the people connected to it. But as long as you have the proper protocols in place, you can connect without fear of hacking or intrusion into your syste

Backing Up Your Data in the Cloud? Here are Some Things You Should Know

Date: 30 May 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

So your data is stored in the cloud. That’s a good thing, right? Absolutely – if you’ve done your due diligence and fully understand the service of your provider. Asking the right questions and taking a few precautions will go a long way in ensuring that you can recover your critical data quickly should data loss occur. A few weeks ago, Amazon suffered several days of outage in its EC2 and

Adding Value with IT

Date: 23 May 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

IT can change the way you do business, much in the same way that the Internet allowed Apple to invent iTunes to sell music online. But to make IT a business tool, it needs to add value. To learn how it can do so for your business, you’ll want to look at all the activities your business performs that earn profits. Differentiate your company and increase your profits—with IT It’s easy to think

ROI Basics (The ROI Series—Part 1)

Date: 19 May 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Calculating the ROI of a Technology Investment, The ROI Series—Part 1: Cost savings are always important to small businesses—but that doesn’t mean you should skimp on technology. New technology may be necessary for the survival and growth of your business, and may not be as expensive as you think when you consider its return on investment (ROI). In this four-part series, we’ll expl