Don’t Have a Meltdown: Shedding Light on the Spectre/Meltdown Vulnerabilities
Researchers are beginning 2018 with a bombshell as they publicize information about Meltdown and Spectre, two hardware vulnerabilities that affect millions of machines around the world. This tech news story is breaking, but until it evolves and more comprehensive solutions become available, we’ll give you the information you need to understand how you could be […]
Equifax Hack Updates: What You Can Do NOW to Keep Your Credit Safe
It has been over six months since the massive hack of credit monitoring company Equifax, and over three since the attack was disclosed. We now know that 145 million Americans (and 15.2 million Europeans) have been affected. Due to the data stolen—names, social security numbers, addresses—the victims of the Equifax hack must be wary of […]
Small Business Monthly Recognizes Anderson Technologies as One of the Best IT Firms in St. Louis
In November, Small Business Monthly awarded Anderson Technologies as one of St. Louis’s Best IT Firms. Small Business Monthly is a St. Louis magazine that highlights local small businesses. We are proud of the recognition in the Best IT Firms category, and we are grateful to serve you! Our team strives to bring professionalism, honesty, […]
KRACKed: The Fissure in Wireless Security
Internet surfing on mobile devices has seemed relatively safe since the 2001 Wi-Fi security protocol update and the advent of wireless data encryption. The WPA2 encryption standard mostly shielded us from being hacked on our private networks. However, new research from Belgian cyber security expert Mathy Vanhoef exposes a threat that proves our false sense […]
Equifax Hack 101: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Credit Safe
Credit plays a ubiquitous role in our lives. What can we do when the systems we trust fail us? Corporate cyber security breaches are more common than many people realize. The recent headline-making Equifax data hack affects upwards of 143 million Americans, making it one of the largest risks to personal information to date. This […]
Cyber Security in St. Louis: Ransomware Nearly Destroyed This Small Business
Ransomware attacks have been making international headlines, and St. Louis cyber security threats are all too real. See how one local business survived a ransomware attack with the help of proper IT support. In late June, malware struck companies in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. This massive attack, a variant of the Petya […]
Change Your Passwords: Follow the Best New Policies
Everything you know about creating passwords is about to change. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released their new Digital Identity Guidelines, which explains how many of the security measures in place for passwords simply don’t work. According to the NIST, “Humans … have only a limited ability to memorize complex, arbitrary […]
Why St. Louis Businesses Are Embracing Cloud Computing Services
There’s a lot to like about cloud computing. St. Louis businesses can benefit from the cost-savings, security features, and ease of collaboration facilitated by cloud-based solutions. Here’s what you need to know. Worldwide spending on public cloud computing will increase from $67 billion in 2015 to $162 billion by 2020, according to IDC, a […]
St. Louis IT Company Anderson Technologies Launches Onsite Cybersecurity Training for Its Clients
St. Louis IT company Anderson Technologies is committed to educating its clients, as well as St. Louis at large, about cyber security and IT best practices. As part of that mission, it is offering cyber security training workshops in which participants learn how to protect their computer systems from cyber attacks. Small business owners have […]
Our IT Company Rings the Bell for Small Business
Last week we filmed our video submission for the Morning Bell for Small Business campaign to honor our IT company and the many businesses we help to achieve IT goals. Sponsored by Chase for Business, the Morning Bell celebrates small businesses across America, and each day a different business is featured. Each business has their […]
