Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - December 2020 Quote of the Month: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin With the dangers of COVID-19 still lingering about the world, multitudes of users are spending more and more time online. Similarly, more and more illicit businessmen - you know, criminals? - are pushing their work online even harder. More than ever, a wealth of data exists on your network that cybercriminals want to get their … [Read more...] about Defending Against Common Phishing Attacks
Internet Security
How Email Phishing Can Harm You and How to Recognize Scams
If an email phishing attempt is successful there are two general things that can happen. Generally, the most common is sensitive information is gathered about accounts that you hold, and less common is something gets installed on your computer that can perform various actions without your knowledge. Read on to learn more about how to protect yourself... Information Can be Recorded The information that is recorded from you depends on the attacker. If your login credentials are recorded, the … [Read more...] about How Email Phishing Can Harm You and How to Recognize Scams
November Newsletter: Computer Security
Last month, we talked about G Suite and its various features. This month's subject is Computer Security. We've covered it before, but computer security is ALWAYS important. As Always, Happy Computing! And Happy Thanksgiving! -- Tom Grundig Antivirus for Computer Security Even though it is not always perfect, having antivirus is important. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have Windows Defender preinstalled as part of the operating system. In almost every case, Windows … [Read more...] about November Newsletter: Computer Security
Firewalls: What, Why, How
Computers, laptops and other devices that connect to the Internet are vulnerable potential targets for a range of different threats. Firewalls are one defense to know about above all others, as a basic foundation of security. What is a firewall? Firewall is a term used to describe a barrier protecting something. Be it protecting a building from fire or a computer network from dangers, firewalls are barriers. In terms of computers, firewalls can either be software or hardware that monitors … [Read more...] about Firewalls: What, Why, How
Refocus Your Team- Do What You Do Best
It’s common enough business wisdom that you’re better off hiring an expert in an area that you’re not particularly skilled in. Why? The answer is two-fold: You will do a poor job of what you are bad at, whether it be marketing, network management, baking cakes, or sewing aprons. Another person who has more knowledge and is allowed to focus within their field will do better. And while your attention is going to something you have no skill in, your insights and energy will be … [Read more...] about Refocus Your Team- Do What You Do Best
Why Get a Security Assessment?
There are many specific reasons to get a security assessment: You’ve had a data breach There has been loss of memory or destruction of data A virus has infected your systems Or something else has obviously gone wrong But there is a very large and less pin-pointable reason that every business should have a periodic Network Security Assessment: because you aren’t sure your systems are secure. You hope so. And you think so. At some point in the past you knew that your … [Read more...] about Why Get a Security Assessment?
June Newsletter: Backup Technology
Last month, we discussed Computer Security This time: The latest in backup technology and services offered by companies like Datto. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Network-driven Local and Cloud Backup Technology with Virtualization Network driven backups have been a thing for a while now, but a new wave has hit in the recent years. We feel we should discuss the differences between devices of the past, and the new age that has been passed … [Read more...] about June Newsletter: Backup Technology
October Newsletter: Beyond Passwords
Greetings! Last month, we we covered password security and what you need to know about it. This month, we go beyond passwords and examine the latest technology to solve some of the problems associated with passwords. This stuff is evolving fast and merits some attention. Next month, get ready for an overview of the improved Google Calendar as well as Google Backup and Sync (for consumers) and Google Filestream (for enterprises). Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As … [Read more...] about October Newsletter: Beyond Passwords
July Newsletter: Internet Privacy Changes
Last month, we went over how your privacy is invaded online by your ISP, Google, Facebook and other sites or companies. This month, we will cover what you can do to help protect your information. We will go over some of the main avenues for data collection by various websites that you may frequent. Then we will demonstrate how you can opt out of data collection services or reduce the amount of data that is collected and stored. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As … [Read more...] about July Newsletter: Internet Privacy Changes
Internet Privacy Changes
Internet Privacy Changes Just because enhanced privacy restrictions were not enacted by the government earlier this year does not mean you have no control at all. Let's take a look at the websites where you have definite control. Google, Facebook, and Amazon are constantly under scrutiny for collecting information about their users. By visiting maps.google.com/timeline you can learn a lot about what Google is tracking. Luckily, these sites include all the tools that you need to … [Read more...] about Internet Privacy Changes
