Two Newly Discovered Security Flaws Affect Ninety Percent of the World’s Computers
Security experts have recently found two significant flaws in the microprocessing systems (sometimes called CPUs or chips) of almost all the world's computers. The two issues, fondly named Meltdown and Spectre, could be used to hijack the memory of a device running in...
Next year could spell trouble if your website isn’t mobile, fast and secure to Google’s standards.
Your website may be doomed in 2018, at least in the eyes of the search engine gods. As we conclude 2017, it's time to take a realistic look at your website to see if it needs upgrades to stay in the running with your competition. One of the biggest changes we will see...
5 Ways Your Employees Might Be Putting Your Business at Risk
Employees can be your most valuable asset — and your biggest security nightmare. Often, then unknowingly engage in risky behaviors setting your company up for scammers. Taking work home, for example, might seem innocent enough, but it can put holes in your security...
WPA2 and Your Wifi’s Security – Protect Your Business From KRACK
Yesterday, security researchers in Belgium alerted the public of a vulnerability (KRACK) in WPA2, today's standard for encrypting data over wi-fi networks. WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2) has been the most secure option to deter eavesdroppers since 2004. Networks using...
We’re A Managed Services Provider -Why Is That Different From Other IT Companies?
For the last 2 years, The Miller Group has been known as something called a "managed service provider" or MSP. In the IT industry, this is a label used most often by technology companies who offer clients services based on a monthly subscription model. Wikipedia says...
Twice in A Week: The Miller Group Sees Scams Too
Scams come in all shapes and sizes. Every business is a susceptible target for these ever-improving criminals who try to profit from you or your employees mistakes. Case in point, within the last week, The Miller Group received two scam attempt of different types....
Equifax Data Breach: Your Identity Is At Risk
If you've ever opened a credit card, taken out a loan or have bills in your name, you've got a credit report. It also means you're likely affected by the latest data breach. 143 million Americans had their personally identifiable information stolen from Equifax...
How To Set Up a VPN in Windows 10
As your company grows, you might branch out to multiple offices or shops across a given area. In order to stay efficient, the employees working in those locations need a secure, reliable, fast way to share information across their computer networks. Also, if you have...
Inbox Overflowing With Emails You Never Signed Up For? It’s Called An Email Bomb and It May Be a Cover Up for Much Worse
Recently, one of our clients called us with an annoying email issue that they just couldn't quite figure out. Why in the world were they suddenly receiving thousands of unwanted subscriptions, email newsletters and online account registrations? How could they make it...
Protect Your Data When An Employee Takes A Hike
In a perfect world, we hire the most amazing person for every job and no one ever leaves or needs to be let go. Too bad this isn't that world and disgruntled ex-employees can be a real threat to today's businesses. Usually Human Resources handles the majority of...