When social media was introduced, businesses were quick to realize its potential in marketing and advertising. In response to this demand, social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube optimized their services to accommodate them. What many do not know is that while it is capable of growing businesses, it also poses threats to their security. The security risks of social media can have devastating effects on any business even if they don’t use it.
Advancements in technology do not come without a price – the corporate environment is increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber-attacks. To protect themselves from these threats, companies are turning to managed security services.
Talk about cloud storage, a relatively new technology that’s sweeping businesses and consumers by storm. In spite of its rising popularity and increasing use, many don’t know what cloud is or how it works. We’re here to give you a quick and easy guide on everything you need to know about cloud storage.
As of 2016, it is estimated that nearly 89 percent of the American population use the internet. It is unfortunate that most cases of identity theft and stolen payment information happen on the internet as well. This shouldn’t be a surprise, really. Considering that tracking usually occurs on network servers, you as an the average user can only do little to protect data. But that isn’t to say that keeping your data secure is impossible.
Companies that provide financial services are wary about opting for cloud solutions, and they have good reason to be. There are too many security risks involved, and as services that cater to people and business entities, keeping their information private should be a priority.
More than 500 private photos of Hollywood celebrities were leaked online last 2014. The cause? A security glitch that allowed hackers to randomly guess their iCloud passwords. Despite the sensitive nature of many of these photos, the ‘iCloud hack’ was nothing more than a nightmare compared to what you’re about to read. The United States has seen far worse security breaches in the last decade which amounted to millions of records being compromised.
Cloud storage is currently at the forefront of data storage solutions. No other platform gives as much flexibility in storing and accessing digital data. In spite of its popularity and rampant use, security…
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