Here’s What You Can Do To Stop It The most dangerous attitude you can have about your home computer is thinking a hacker wouldn’t want to access it. Hackers aren’t only after sensitive personal information anymore. Your personal computer carries the same risks as the one you have at work. So, why would a hacker want to…
Backing up your data is not a new concept. We all know that it is necessary; but it seems that the time and attention needed to do it properly can be overwhelming. Partnering with an IT solutions provider like Newave Solutions can make it easier. See the Newave Solutions website for more information. Why are…
At Newave we try to share information about technology, but it is difficult to avoid industry jargon. We’ve been posting on social media lately about passwords and breached data being traded and sold on the Dark Web… So, what is that? Isn’t there just one “web”? It sounds very nefarious. Dark Web, Backweb, Onionweb. However,…
On our Newave Facebook page, we recently shared a video about 5G networks, and the IT staff is buzzing with concerns. Why? Because Newave experts are already aware of the 5G security vulnerabilities in this emerging technology. The current concern with 5G networks is authentication security. A Cornell University analysis abstract states, “we find that some…
Just this month, the FBI warned that there was a 60% increase in 2018 in fake email schemes that aim at stealing money or tax data. Phishing attacks aren’t new, but the realization of the impact to business infrastructure and economy is wide reaching. Integrity in marketing and specifically email communication is at the center…
Are cyberattacks really a problem? Is it just hype? – No, it’s not just hype; and here’s why… Cyberattacks are on an increase this year. According to a report by Positive Technologies, Q2 2018 demonstrates a startling increase by 47% in cyberattacks over Q2 2017. The six most common cyberattack methods criminals used in…
It’s simple. Make sure that your passwords are strong and unique. Don’t use your birth date, phone number, social security number, family members name or your pet’s name – these can be easily guessed by a cyber crook usually just by looking over your social profiles. It’s also important that you don’t reuse passwords between your accounts or…
Would you know if you were the subject of a phishing attack? Many people claim that they’d be able to tell right away if they received an email from an illegitimate source. If that were the case, there wouldn’t be 1.5 million new phishing sites every month, a 65% increase in attacks in the last year, and hackers…
While the number of people falling for sending personal information to the crown prince of Nigeria in hopes of receiving his promised wealth and riches seems to be dropping, phishing remains a major issue. In fact, the number of phishing campaigns pursued by hackers around the world increased 65% in the last year. What exactly is…
Technology has improved almost every aspect of running a business, from keeping track of accounts receivable to maintaining customer lists and streamlining the bookkeeping process. However, all of these tasks depend on data, which is vulnerable to hackers, equipment failure, and theft. Without reliable data backups, a single malfunctioning computer can completely cripple your business, cutting…
