Internet security

5 easy steps to improving internet security

If you’re a business owner, it’s important to take information security seriously. As a small business owner in particular, you and your customers are at risk. About 43 percent of all cyber attacks target small businesses, according to smallbiztrends.com. Fortunately, there are several relatively easy—and cheap—steps you can take to protect your information and your... Read More

⛔ Scam Alert: Fake Domain Renewal Notices ⛔

The Scam: Fake Domain Renewal Notice We’ve received calls from several clients regarding “Domain Renewal Notice” letters they’ve received from a vague company claiming their domain name is up for renewal.  The letters request payment, usually $125 to $250. The letter reads as if the sender is the current registrar. In each case, the letters are fraudulent attempts... Read More

How to spot a web hosting scam

One of our clients recently received a letter in the mail that caused some concern. It was a notice of from a web-hosting company informing them that their domain name was about to expire and informing them that they would have to provide quick payment in order to keep it up and running on the... Read More

How important is your email list?

Recent security issues with Facebook and other social media challenge present a double-edged sword for marketers. On the one hand, news that data had been compromised is a reminder of why it is important for businesses to own their communication platforms—as if dwindling organic reach figures and constantly-changing news feed algorithms weren’t enough. It also... Read More

Facebook addresses recent security breach

Facebook announced recently that as many as 50 million users could have been hacked, user a feature that allowed the hackers to use Facebook access tokens and potentially get into their accounts. The problem, Facebook said, has been fixed and reported to the proper authorities and no malicious activity was found from any of the... Read More