Do Cloud Backup Services Hold Water?
Educational article explaining cloud backup solutions, benefits and shortcomings, and how to choose the best fit.
Information Security Buzz: Pokémon Go—The Latest BYOD Threat?
Originally published by Information Security Buzz. By Mike Cobb, Director of Engineering at DriveSavers Did you know that Pokémon Go, the smartphone app that became an overnight worldwide sensation, could actually provide cybercriminals an entry point to your business and personal files? Company security directors were already wringing their hands over…
SC Magazine: Pokémon Go scammers turn to social media and imitation apps
Originally published by SC Magazine. By Robert Abel, Content Coordinator/Reporter Proofpoint researchers spotted that were related to Pokémon GO across Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr platforms, 167 were fraudulent. Despite a significant drop off in active users, the popularity of Pokémon Go is continuing to attract scammers looking to exploit users in search…
App Developer Magazine: BYOD nightmare—Pokemon Go
Originally published by App Developer Magazine. By Mike Cobb, Director of Engineering at DriveSavers Pokémon Go, the smartphone game that became an overnight worldwide sensation, may be more than the latest technology must-have. The cute augmented reality app could actually provide cybercriminals an entry point to your business and personal files.…
Don’t Get Caught by Phishing or Other Email Attacks
A lot of smart people are fooled every day by something that looks genuine, but isn’t! Phishing and malware attacks are designed to take something important from you and profit from the theft. This type of attack is directed at individuals and businesses alike. Remember the big 2013 Target breach?…
Don’t Donate Your Data—Avoid Common Mistakes
The weeks immediately following the holidays will see an influx of donations, including electronic devices that store data. If you received a great replacement for a device you’ve been using, you may soon be donating as well. If you plan to donate a computer, smartphone, tablet or any storage device,…
Cybercrime Fighting Costs Jump 19 Percent
Cybercrime is rising, particularly in the United States, pushing up the cost of fighting serious hackers by 19 percent. This increase is staggering, especially when compared to the worldwide average cost increase of 1.9 percent. A recent study by the Ponemon Institute looked at large companies with more than 1,000…
Wi-Fi Enabled Children’s Toys: 5 Safety Tips
Now that the holidays are over and every present has been opened and tested, you may want to take a closer look at any new devices in your household. Run an online search for “Wi-Fi enabled children’s toys” and you’ll find pages and pages of tech toys to purchase, from…
New Safe Harbor Agreement Needed
U.S. businesses that handle personal and company data from overseas may face higher costs and stricter regulations due to a new European legal ruling that finds American law is too weak to protect online privacy. Last month, the European Court of Justice (similar to the U.S. Supreme Court) struck down…
Channel Partners: EMC Partner: Dell, EMC ‘Complement Each Other’
Originally published by Channel Partners. An EMC partner says it’s already reaping the benefits of Dell’s pending $67 billion acquisition of the storage company. Chris Bross, CTO of data-recovery provider DriveSavers, said the consolidation will allow solution providers affiliated with Dell and EMC to become a one-stop shop. DriveSavers’ Chris Bross: “From the perspective…