Anti Spam and Web Filtering Blog

One rarely discussed benefit of cloud-based web filtering is how it improves network performance and eliminates the workload put on servers by other solutions for filtering Internet content.

13 Jan

Best Firewall Security Zone Segmentation for Optimal Network Security

Geraldine Hunt

Hardware firewalls are the cornerstone of network security for almost all TCP/IP networks. For SMB and enterprise network environments, the network firewall provides the basic defense against attacks.

11 Jan

Web Filtering Recommendations for K-12 Schools 2018

Geraldine Hunt

Web Filtering Recommendations for K-12 Schools 2018. One third of all K12 students in the U.S. receive a school issued computer device. K12 systems must transition to cloud based web...

8 Jan

Biggest Security Lesson of 2017 – You Need a Strong Human Firewall

Geraldine Hunt

Spoofing attacks have experienced a 50% quarter-over-quarter increase in 2017. They are currently the fastest growing form of email-based cyberattack. Your users are human firewalls, the last defence of your organization.

15 Dec

The Correlation Between the Growth of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Ransomware Attacks

Geraldine Hunt

Because of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Monero and Ethereum, ransomware attacks has become a whole lot easier. Are cryptocurrencies driving cybercrime?

12 Dec

Alert - Phishing Attacks Targeting Schools

Geraldine Hunt

Phishing attacks on schools are carried out frequently, and all too often those attacks are succeeding. The education sector is now being extensively targeted.

27 Nov

How to Avoid Cyber Monday Phishing Attacks

Geraldine Hunt

Fake webpages and phishing emails explode the weekend from Black Friday' through to ‘Cyber Monday'. Here are some top tips to stay safe and avoid taking the bait!

10 Nov

Financial Malware on the Rise – More Damaging than Ransomware

Geraldine Hunt

Financial cybercrime is dominated by three well-known Trojans, which combined, were responsible for 86% of all financial attack activity in 2016.

9 Nov

5 Things a System Administrator Should Never Do - Network Security No-Nos!

Geraldine Hunt

Most Systems Administrators do an excellent job; however sometimes, under pressure, mistakes happen. We have devised a target list of things for IT system admins to avoid at all costs.

27 Oct

Cybersecurity Labor Shortfall Exposes Companies to Threats

C Henry

The fact is that cybercriminals target all types of businesses. Every organization needs qualified I.T. staff with the skills and experience to mitigate this risk.

17 Oct