Anti-virus is somewhat of an essential type of security to have on every computer. Even if you’re confident of your ability to avoid viruses, it never hurts to have. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have a free program called Windows Defender preinstalled as part of the operating system. In almost every case, Windows Defender is enough to secure your computer against viruses, and it needs very little attention to be effective. Older Edition Windows Security However, versions of Windows older than 8 … [Read more...] about Windows Security Software
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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
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
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
7 Ways to Improve Your Small Businesses Online Security
Automation is key for quickly improving productivity, a lesson the hackers and cyber criminals of the world have taken to heart. New automated tools are allowing hackers to test, attack, and breach the security of hundreds of thousands of targets with minimal efforts, making small and medium-sized businesses a renewed focus of cyber-crime. In these attacks the attackers are generally probing for emails, addresses, credit cards, propriety information, and any other valuable data that … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Improve Your Small Businesses Online Security
April Newsletter: Security Breaches Continue
Greetings and Happy End to the Tax Season! Now that the tax season is over, individuals and businesses can focus their attention on other important areas, like computer security. This time, the topic of the Grundig IT Newsletter is computer and network security. As with many areas of computing, focusing on prevention of problems now can save a lot of time, money and frustration in the future. Security is no exception. As usual, feel free to suggest topics which you would like to see … [Read more...] about April Newsletter: Security Breaches Continue
