Back in February, we talked about Insource’s new Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner status and how it could help you and your business to be more secure online. And now, with data security as hot a topic as ever, we thought we’d spend this month talking about this particular aspect of AWS in more detail…. Read more »
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What is Gmail confidentiality mode – and why should you turn it off immediately?
A major change has been made to the way Google handles email between users, and IT admins need to be aware of it. Starting June 25, 2019, Gmail users have been able to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access using Gmail confidential mode. When used, recipients of your emails won’t have the option to forward,… Read more »
3 reasons our new Amazon Web Partner status matters for you.
Find out how Amazon Web Services helps you save money, get more done, and stay safe online. For those not in the know, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most popular platform for secure cloud services; by some estimates, in fact, it currently powers up to half of all internet traffic worldwide. And now… Read more »
Ask the Expert: Practical Advice for Creating an Effective Data Disaster Recovery Plan
Dear IT Expert, My accountants are asking me about my IT Disaster Recovery (“DR”) Plan. What are the key elements of an effective DR plan? Sincerely, Want to be Prepared Dear Want to be Prepared, Your business creates and manages volumes of electronic data essential to your operations, and the impact from loss or corruption… Read more »
A New Malware Threat Can Put Your Router at Risk
Yesterday, the FBI warned about a new major malware risk, called VPNFilter, which is estimated to have already infected half a million small business and home routers. This new threat impacts some of the most popular router brands including: Netgear, TP-Link, Linksys, MicroTik, and QNAP network storage devices (see full list below). The malware can… Read more »
Kaspersky Antivirus Security Risks in the News
What Happened? As reported by the Wall Street Journal and New York Times earlier this month, the Russian Government had used the Kaspersky Anti-Virus product to steal classified documents from an NSA contractor in 2015. The report suggests that the Russian Government was able to use Kaspersky as a giant search engine to comb through… Read more »

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