Security & Safety
Online Security for Kids: Using Fun Passwords
Now more than ever, our children’s lives are dominated by digital devices and social media platforms. Online education for most K–12 students is the new norm as even young children spend hours a day online. With this new way of life, some well-intentioned educators are instructing students to use insecure passwords with personally identifiable screen […]
Let’s Talk Phishing – Part 2
Earlier this week we talked about what phishing is and how these criminals try so hard to trick you out of your sensitive personal data. Now, we will cover how to identify phishing and discuss steps you can take to protect yourself and/or your company. Tips to identify a phishing email Watch for items that […]
Let’s Talk Phishing – Part 1
Phishing emails can be harder to identify than you think. Today, we dig in with part one of a two-part series meant to update our past posts on phishing: Getting phished Avoid the dangers of phishing. They aren’t who they say they are! A phish is an attempt to trick you into providing your personal […]
Imunify360: XMission’s Exciting Shared Hosting Security Enhancement
XMission’s Shared Hosting platform now offers the next level of security using Imunify360. Imunify360 offers multiple levels of protection through an advanced firewall, malware detection, PHP patch management, reputation management, and much more. XMission includes Imunify360’s basic services with its Shared Hosting at no additional charge, plus the option of purchasing powerful web cleanup services […]
Our New Compromised Email Policy
This blog acts as notice to all XMission email customers, both residential and business, that our policy has recently been updated to include compromised email accounts. Policy Language: The Compromised Mail Account policy addition is found on the XMission Policy page: https://xmission.com/legal_policies#compro Due to serious problems stemming from compromised mailboxes, XMission will handle the first […]
Connect with Local Cyber Security Experts at BSidesSLC 2019
Later this month, cyber security experts and enthusiasts will gather to build, break, network, learn, and give back at BSidesSLC. XMission has proudly sponsored this important, community driven conference since 2015. What: BSidesSLC 2019 When: February 21-22, 2019 Where: Embassy Suites in South Jordan, Utah Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsidesslc-tickets-52950455237 Our own security and systems administrator, Aaron Toponce, will […]
After GDPR Is Domain Privacy Still Necessary?
For many years now most of us have felt compelled to pay for domain privacy when we renew our domains each year. Since domain Whois information was readily available we eventually found ourselves getting spammed badly enough that paying the extra for domain privacy was a no-brainer. But after the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection […]
Sane Password Management
Do you have trouble remembering your passwords? Struggle to create a secure, new password when you have to sign-up at yet another new website? Get frustrated trying to correctly type secure passwords on your smartphone too? Follow along as I explain password security best practices for the non-mathematicians of the world. While online security has […]
Buy Zimbra Open Source Support & Zimbra Suite Plus Tools from XMission
If you run your own Zimbra Open Source email server, we are pleased to announce that you can now purchase Zimbra Open Source Support and Zimbra Suite Plus new generation modules directly from XMission. When something happens to your Zimbra Open Source email server it can be frustrating trying to find the expert or the expertise you […]
Best Practices for Zimbra Email Security
Email contains our most valuable data, yet we often show little concern for its security and protection. Password strength and security are the most substantial components of basic data security. Strong passwords—or even better, strong passphrases—help protect the sensitive data contained inside your business user mailboxes. Because so many password-recovery systems use email, accessing company […]