Establishing yourself on the ‘net takes time, so get started today! Everyone wants a positive online reputation these days, but seem at a loss when it comes to getting the ball rolling. Although it absolutely takes work, it’s not as complicated as you might think, as you can see in this infographic from SiteName.com: ——————————- …
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Getting serious about creating a name for yourself on the web Reputation is your most valuable asset, and these days the ‘net is where it grows…or falters. Follow the advice in this infographic, created by ReputationRepair.org and you’ll have a solid start on building and maintaining your good name: ——————————- For more resources, see the …
As long as cyber attacks remain profitable, hackers will be in business We said 2014 was the “Year of the Cyber Attack”, but as you can see from our recent blogging 2015 is already making a serious run for the title. The latest attack to come to light is hitting users through Microsoft Office, and …
Reduce the risk of employee error allowing hackers through your employee cyber-safety training and education You can have the best security systems in the world, but that all goes “POOF” if an employee allows the bad guys into the bank vault. Well, cybercrime is no different, and the scary thing is that, unlike with physical …
Doing physical damage with virtual attacks Hackers aren’t only after corporate secrets, customer data, and credit card numbers. Some attackers seek to create real, physical damage via the net as well. Take this report, from a BBC News article: A blast furnace at a German steel mill suffered “massive damage” following a cyber attack on …
An example of a poorly handled social media crisis Shouting from your soapbox that offended stakeholders are wrong, deleting Facebook comments, banning users, and finally a full 180 and mea culpa – Australian org Black Milk Clothing ran the full circle of poorly handled social media impact of crisis management, and it all started with …
Social network taking heat after failing to consider not every memory of 2014 is a happy one Facebook’s “Year in Review” was created to help users celebrate the events of 2014 (and of course drive engagement with the social network), but for many who experienced less-than-pleasant times the notifications come as unrelenting reminders of things …