Alpha Business Communications

11/24/2020

Amazon Is a High-Value Target for Phishers
Amazon is a top e-commerce brand with a presence in 14 of the 20 biggest world economies, and it's a favorite with shoppers and scammers alike. Mime-cast discovered nearly 200 web pages designed to steal user credentials by simulating Amazon.com that popped up in the weeks preceding October's Prime Day event. Scammers can make up to $30 per compromised Amazon account.

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11/22/2020

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The impact of shopping local goes beyond boosting local businesses. More money = more jobs, community resources, & a thriving local economy. How can you expand your local spending to help your community recover?.

08/22/2019

A ransomware attack will turn your most important files into encrypted gibberish, when paying to get those files back is your only option, you're in big trouble.
Before this can happen Choose the best ransomware protection for your PC, to prevent those attacks from encrypting your documents, Pictures and ruining your day. We recommend backing up your files using the 3-2-1 method. 3 copies of all of you files, in two formats and one copy off cite. The local backup is easy with an external hard drive. The off site backup is easy with IDrive. Only $52.12 for one year of piece of mind. And a fool resistant way to get back those files that some low live stole from you. IDrive easy to setup and easy to recover from a ransom ware attack without giving the black hat a single Dime.
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11/16/2018

Recently I was asked how to garner attention to our Company.
Create useful, pertinent, content, for your Business blogs as well as other social media. This is the most cost-effective way to boost your online traffic, Google looks very positively on original and useful content. By posting informative articles you will encourage return visits, boost you company credibility and you will encourage Google SEO scores rewards for your domain, people will naturally start sharing your posts encouraging more traffic and more attention. Just remember: Write for your target audience not for Google.

09/05/2018

interesting approach to security.

12/30/2016

Back-Up Basics: The 3-2-1 Backup Rule

In the I.T. world, things are always changing. Technology and the rules we apply to that technology are in a constant flux. There are some rules, however, that are timeless because they still make A LOT of sense! In the world Of Alpha Business Communication, one of the most important “basics” of surviving in today’s technical jungle: The 3-2-1 backup rule.

The 3-2-1 backup rule implies that you should:
3. Have at least 3 copies of your data
2. Keep these backups on 2 different media
1. Store 1 backup offsite

Backing up is easier than ever, and despite the 3-2-1 backup rule’s simplicity, many people continue to ignore it and lose their data because they were unprepared. Following the 3-2-1 backup rule is easy! Here’s how it works:

3. Have At Least 3 Copies Of Your Data
Two isn't enough if it's important. You should have at least three copies, meaning your original data and at least two backups. It’s obvious that the more copies of your data you make, the less risk you have of losing everything. If you have only one additional copy of your data, AT LEAST make sure it’s located in a different physical location from the original (more on this later)
2. Keep These Backups On 2 Different Media
Having several backups of your data and keeping them on the same type of storage is NOT logical. Why? Because if you buy two hard drives at the same time, and same model, chances are they will fail around the same time. For example, disks from the same RAID are statistically dependent, and often, after one disk failure, you might experience the failure of another disk from the same storage in a short period. That’s why the 3-2-1 rule suggests that you keep copies of your data on at least two different storage types. Mix and match to have the best statistical chance of keeping your data safe, one internal hard disk copy, one on a removable storage device (external hard drives, USB drives, SD-cards, CDs, DVDs) and one in the cloud.
1. Store 1 Backup Offsite
Picture this, your home or studio gets broken into. The first things the thief grabs is your computer and the external hard drive sitting right next to it. That back up isn't going to do you any good now! That's why you should always have one offsite backup, and offsite means as FAR AWAY as possible. This is much easier now than ever, with so many options for cloud storage. Your data is safe then, even if there is a break-in, fire or national disaster.

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