4 Free WiFi Software Downloads To Take Advantage Of Wireless Networks
August 22, 2009
This spread covers 4 free WiFi software downloads that will help you better exploit any Wi-Fi network you may come across, whether it’s at home or connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot anywhere in the world. (Of course, LucidLink is the first free tool they mention).www.lucidlink.com
Michigan info Center Web Sites
May 14, 2009
Security is a key aspect for notes centers - both physical and network safety measure.
Here are a couple of info centers in Michigan worth paying attention to:
- Gentech Michigan Colocation
- Online Tech Dedicated Server and Server Hosting
- Michigan notes Centers
And some Blog relating to goods Centers & Colocation:
- Michigan Colocation
- Dedicated Server Hosting
- SearchDataCenter www.lucidlink.com
Web Sites for Colocation, committed Server Hosting & documents Centers
January 25, 2009
On the heals of a spectacular year for Online Tech, they decided to invest in a new look and feel. Their new website explains colocation, dedicated server hosting and managed data center service offerings, and does very good job of presenting the IT catastrophe recovery options. They plus have a sort new datacenter blog. Their latest posting is an optimistic viewpoint on datacenter business in Michigan.
The company plus has a new logo and new company name. Online Tech now replaces “Online Technologies Corporation” which better reflects who they are and what we do as a managed data center operator.
So, with that said – Congratulations to our data center partner Online Tech! The same team with the same focus on providing the best colocation, dedicated server hosting and Midwest details center solutions.www.lucidlink.com
40M Credit Card Numbers Stolen
December 9, 2008
Washington Post reported today that 11 people were charged in the global theft of 40 million credit card numbers from at least nine U.S. retailers in what they said was one of the largest and most complex hacking and identity theft cases ever brought.
Officials with the Department of Justice said the people indicted were part of a criminal ring that stretched from the United States to Eastern Europe to East Asia, highlighting the global nature of computer crime. Charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, fraud and identity theft have been brought against people from Estonia, Ukraine, China and Belarus, as well as the United States.
One person, known only by an online alias, Delpiero, has not been located.
Using sophisticated hacking techniques that included cruising for wireless networks, officials said the accused breached security systems to obtain credit and debit numbers from shoppers at major retailers such as T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, which are owned by TJX Cos.; Barnes & Noble; BJ’s Wholesale Club; and Sports Authority.
“Cases like this send a clear message to those who might be tempted to abuse our computer networks to steal information and harm law-abiding people and businesses: If you do, we will track you down wherever you are in the world, we will arrest you, and we will send you to jail,” Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey said at a news conference yesterday.
He said the case highlights the increasing vulnerability of personal information to t…
Consider Catastrophe Recovery
October 16, 2008
Learn How to Keep IT Running When a catastrophe Strikes
Disaster recovery has become a hot topic in the IT world. A University of Texas study found that 43% of companies experiencing a catastrophic documents loss never recover and by half of them go out of business within two years. The catastrophe Recovery seminar will cover key issues for companies to consider when they design their DR strategy.
Online Technologies Corporation, a managed input center operator, announces a free educational seminar on catastrophe recovery and electronic backup for CIOs and IT Managers. Online Technologies has partnered with UHY Advisors, Coretek Services, and Capricorn Diversified Systems, Inc. to deliver the seminar. The seminar will run from 10AM to 1PM on October 16th, 2008 and will include lunch.
Online Technologies Corporation is the leading Michigan goods Center operator.
More on the seminar can be found at that Michigan Colocation site.
www.lucidlink.com
WiFi Safety Measure
October 14, 2008
Over 60% of the wireless networks used by small and mid-sized businesses are unsecure, leaving the door wide open to hackers to steal personal identity and confidential corporate data, access computer networks, and launch attacks from the business networks. Many businesses do not understand how vulnerable they are to attack by their WiFi networks.
WiFi protection is fundamental - using WPA or WPA2 technology. Set it up and use it. There are a number of small business WiFi safety measure Servers out there (based on RADIUS technology) that can hide many or most of the technical details.
Don’t let hackers pull your passwords, business and personal info off your wireless networks.
www.lucidlink.com
Automatic protections don’t assemble you safer online
October 14, 2008
Automatic protections don’t manufacture you safer online, MSU researchers say: Threats to online privacy and defense continue to plague Net users, and the protections from Net providers are only part of the reply, according to a national survey conducted by Michigan State University researchers. Professors Robert LaRose, division of Telecommunication, info Studies and Media, and Nora Rifon, area of Advertising, Public Relations and Retailing, are co-directors of the survey sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Spam is the biggest problem, report 66 percent of World Wide Web users, followed by spyware, cited by 42 percent; computer viruses, cited by 35 percent, and dishonorable e-mail or phishing attempts, reported by 34 percent. Nineteen out of 20 users have spam and virus protection. But 15 percent of the respondents have no protection against spyware, 28 percent have no defenses against phishing, and similar numbers are unaware of spyware or phishing defenses. Three-fifths of those surveyed use at least one of the default protections from their Web provider, and a similar number update protections automatically. However, those who use World Wide Web service provider protections or self-moving updates feel no safer than those who do not. “Those who set up their own protections regarding Web site verification receive less spam than those who rely on the Net provider’s protection and far less than those who don’t have spam protection at all. It pays to do it yourself…