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Debunking 5 Reasons Businesses Use to Not Invest In Computer Security

network security , Risk Management , Data Security , Security Regulations , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mac , software systems , malware , iPhone , software updates , Hackers , Cloud Security , security policy , cybercriminals , cloud services , Mobile Security , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

The rise of malware seems to have passed some people by. As the ranks of cybercriminals grow and they find new ways to exploit our systems and steal our data, a lot of computer users and small-business owners have convinced themselves that it won't happen to them. Here are five common excuses that explain why some people think they don't need computer security and the reasons why they do.

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More Devices, More Problems.

Unsecured Wi-Fi , network security , Data Security , IT Infrastructure , BYOD , Towerwall , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Smartphone , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mac , malware , Encryption , Mobile Apps , Cloud Security , Tablets , cloud services , Mobile Protection , Mobile Security , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

Check out this infographic for the numbers behind BYOD.

Shellshock , The Latest Mac OSX and Linux Vulnerabilty—

network security , Shellshock. Bash bug , passwords , security software , Data Security , Linux , iOS update , Security Threat , Information Security , web server , Bash , Mac , Mac OSX , Hackers , cybercriminals , Security Alert , Data Privacy , security research , iOS , GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability , Unix , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

By: Solange_Desc1 Security researchers have discovered a new software bug known as the “Bash Bug” or “Shellshock,” or to those more technically “in-the-know” as GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2014-6271)(link is external). This bug, more correctly termed, ‘vulnerability’, potentially allows attackers to gain control over targeted computers. The bug is present in a piece of computer software called, Bash, that is typically found on computers running an operating system calledfalse

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Towerwall Security / Vulnerability Alert: Microsoft announces five Bulletins for Patch Tuesday, including Office for Mac

Security Services , Data Security , Office , Towerwall , Security Regulations , Security Threat , Security Program , Information Security , Security , Mac , security policy , Microsoft , Security Alert , information security tips , Big Data , Data Privacy , vulnerability management , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

Midsummer Patch Tuesday (or midwinter, depending on your latitude) takes place on Tuesday 11 June 2013. As you probably already know, Microsoft publishes an official Advance Notification each month to give you early warning of what's coming. These early notifications generally don't give any details, summarizing only the basics, such as:

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