Several folks responded to the previous post with the same question regarding the CVV code on credit cards. This is the three-digit code stamped on the back of the card. Actually, Visa calls it a CVV. It is also referred to as a CVC, CVC2, CVV2, or CID by other card issuers. It often appears…
DetailsWe hear about compromises of credit card information all the time. The biggest headlines seem to be precipitated when financial indstitutions or large retailers are attacked. According to a study released eariler this year by the data-security consulting company Trustwave, though, the industry that sees the most compromises is actually hotels. According to the study…
DetailsThe hardest thing about hiring a developer is determining their level of expertise so that you are not paying more money in the end to fix what you paid them in the beginning to do right. Local Independent Developer: – Just one developer, usually working alone – Limited solutions they can deliver as a sole…
DetailsUpdate to the most recent Windows vunerability: I wrote about this earlier in the week and wanted to add some updates. This vulnerability, which exploits a flaw in the way .lnk (all those shortcut files in windows that point to a file in another location, including desktop and browser shortcuts) are displayed, originally targeted software…
DetailsOver the next few weeks we will look into what you should be asking and looking for when deciding who is best suited for your company’s development needs no matter how big or small. The 6 areas we will focus on are: – Experience – Pricing – Professional Manner – How Big is Their Team…
DetailsThere is a new Window attack against Windows that exploits a vulnerability Windows .lnk files (all those shortcuts on the desktop, in the start menu, and elsewhere are .lnk (link) files). Currently, this attack is being spread via USB drives, and is not a network attack. In theory, though, it could also be spead via…
Details– Old school phone fraud meets modern cyber-crime. How can I steal from thee? Let me count the ways. If the scammers can’t trick you into installing fake antivirus software by flashing warnings on your screen, well, then they will call you on the phone instead. This is cold-calling at its worst – REALLY cold.…
DetailsA good question was recently posed by Twitter user, Keenan Wellar of Ottawa (@KeenanWellar), regarding our requirement for clients who host their domain with us to also transfer their domain name to our registrar. I would like to explain why this is the case. Any customer who has their own domain, such as ABCcompany.com, can…
DetailsOne of the nicest things about having a Joomla website is the infinite number of plug-ins that are developed and offered. Whether you want something simple like a Google Map showing the location of your business or a Image Scroller most often than not there is a plug-in available.. Sometimes you do have to invest…
DetailsDid you know that you can make your Joomla site more Search Engine Friendly? Simply click on: Site >> Global Configuration >> SEO Settings Below this section you see “Search Engine Friendly URLs” simply click “yes” as often if defaults to no. What does this do, and what does it mean for you? It changes…
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