How Secure Is Your Document Sharing Provider

Companies and Enterprises are constantly on the look-out for a reliable and enhanced way of sharing files among their employees without leaking vital information. This is where file-sharing services such as Dropbox and SugarSync come into play. Box, Google Drive and other cloud hosting providers offer users the ability to sync files and folders, make them accessible everywhere and emphasize on security thus a lot of businesses seek their well-regarded services.

The past few weeks have been overwhelming for the providers with the trending news of Dropbox going through so far another security breach. This begs the question, how secure is your document sharing provider? Dropbox being one of the most reliable cloud service providers had recently reset most of its client's passwords owing to a data breach that had occurred in 2012. Nevertheless, even with all these steps of ensuring user security they were hacked and data stolen from its users.

Owing to this, cloud service providers have put in place new safety measures to try and curb the threat. Some of these include the two-step verification whereby the user is required to enter a password and verification code sent to them via mobile phone. Another security step that has been put in place is advising the users to unlink any older devices that are no longer in use. These may be smartphones, tablets or even unused computers that were once attached to their Dropbox accounts. Another safety measures the providers have put in place, although it has been part of the package in their services, is file encryption and monitoring web sessions. By tracking and keeping a record of web browsers that have logged into a user's account, the client can monitor illegal activity in their account and report quickly.

But is this enough? Are your business and company files safe or are they vulnerable and at the mercy of your competitors? With the millions of passwords and personal data lost at the Dropbox security breach, a lot of uncertainty and questions have been raised on how secure is your document sharing provider?

Source: https://www.firmex.com/virtual-data-rooms/

Why Online Marketplace Clone Script Are Popular?

In this Internet era, online shopping has got a wide demand across the world. If you might have thought of initiating your own eCommerce business, then it’s a good move and you are going in a right direction. Before acting upon your idea, you might have been analyzed the cost, your requirement, time and so many other aspects.

Building an eCommerce business takes lots of money, time and making its efficient architecture is really a complex task. If we are talking about online marketplaces, you might be thinking of big websites like Amazon, Ebay, Airbnb, Etsy, Olx, Groupon etc.

Some of you also would have thought of building your website any of like these. You can build your website like your dream website and the solution is clone script.

Clone Script?

This is the copy of an existing web application, mobile application and any software. Clone script does not steal the source code of any website. The web development companies develop these scripts and designs with their own developers. They study the complete business process of the website and the company and then produce a clone script.

The market is completely filled with such clone scripts like amazon clone, Etsy clone, Airbnb clone and so more. People also search for these clones in a large number. Airbnb clone is the most searched clone script with 19.2k searches.

If you really want to give a thought for your online business, then the below infographic will be better for you to know more. 

Author Bio:
Gaurav Sharma is a founder of Antipull.com a Digital Marketing Manager at Nine Hertz and an Online Marketing-Tech Blogger. He has expertise in SEO, ASO, PPC and other parts of Online Marketing fields. He is an enthusiast and love to explore new stuffs. You can check him out on Facebook and Twitter or mail him personally.

Consumer Regulation Guide for Online Businesses [Infographic]

The Consumer regulations guide for online businesses. Getting your online terms and conditions right!

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How to Avoid Online Shopping Fraud?

Whether it is the latest tech gadget, new clothes, your next holiday trip, or car insurance - there are few things that you cannot buy online. But as great the pleasure of having everything delivered to your door step may be, the hard is the awakening once you realize you've become a victim of online shopping fraud.

During the past five years, every third online shopper has experienced fraud while shopping online according to a recent global consumer study. Beyond that, about USD 3.4 bn are lost each due to online shopping fraud - money from consumers like you and me!

Fortunately, there are a few simple rules that can help you to stay safe from becoming a victim of online shopping fraud and save a lot of money. The below infographic will show you how!

Courtesy of: TrustedCompany.com

Top Reasons To Be A Bookkeeper

[Source The International Association of Book-keepers, Designed by Reflect Digital]

The First Cell Phone

The very first cell phone was created in 1946 by a truck driver who was simply running an experiment. The phone weighed around 80 pounds and consisted of a battery life which only lasted through 6 calls. By 1948, the very first hand held phone was created by Martin Cooper; the man responsible for taking mobile phones to a whole new level. This phone only weighed around 2.5 pounds. However, calls were not cellular yet and people still could not move around freely while talking on the phone. Phones were mounted into automobiles in the 80s, but it wasn’t until 1983; Joel Engel and Richard Frenkiel introduced the cellular concept to the world. They achieved this by putting towers just a few miles from one another, so people were able to make remote calls from their cell phones. People started to become more aware of this new idea and quickly jumped on board. This is considered to be one of the greatest breakthroughs in the evolution of cell phone and tablet charging.

Author Bio:

Alex Petrozza is the creative writer for Cable Wholesale providing professional cables for a wide variety of applications. You can follow their business rambling on Twitter @Cablewholesale.

Infographic on Disaster Recovery

Having a disaster recovery plan (DRP) in place is essential to the survival of all businesses. Without a DRP, businesses are subject to the loss of data, revenue, and customer base during a disaster or downtime, which can be catastrophic. Many different DRP options exist, such as adjusting your in-house infrastructure, backing up data through a secure cloud hosting service, and adding redundancies to your servers so that there is little to no downtime in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. By having a proper DRP, you can ensure that your data is safe and your business will continue to operate even amidst a disaster.

Are You Textually Active? What Are You Really Saying on Text Message

Text messaging has greatly grown in popularity even within the last ten years. Today, over 90% of people who have smartphones use text messaging via SMS, or short message service. However, there is a surprising divide between male and female messengers.

Although most people believe that females always have more to say than males do, this is not necessarily the case with texts. In fact, males generally send more texts each day with an average of 17 regular contacts with whom they stay in touch. On the other hand, women tend to stay in touch with about 13 contacts. There is a difference in the style of men’s and women’s text messages though. Men usually send shorter messages that are to the point; women are more likely to send longer messages and to express feelings of love and affection via SMS. Although women realize that texts alone do not keep a relationship alive, many men believe that texts are a valid form of daily communication.

There is also a gap between age groups. Those who are younger tend to send more texts than those who are older. This infographic shows more surprising data about this texting phenomenon.

This infographic was produced by Scratch Wireless. You can find unlimited data plans from Scratch Wireless.

Meet Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella

On February 4, 2014, Microsoft announced the appointment of their new CEO, Satya Nadella. Stepping into the role with immediate effect, Nadella is tasked with guiding Microsoft in an ever-evolving marketplace, with tech savvy consumers constantly craving the 'next big thing'. If Microsoft are to stay relevant they must continue a long standing tradition of technological innovation and advancement.

This constant demand for innovation was no doubt a critical factor in Nadella's appointment, a trait he has consistently shown throughout his career. In 22 years working for Microsoft, Nadella has been a constant catalyst for change, spearheading the company's transition to the cloud, and significantly increasing the company's market share within the Server and Business tools sector.

He comes highly recommended with Bill Gates saying; “During this time of transformation, there is no better person to lead Microsoft than Satya Nadella.” High praise from a man responsible for founding the organisation for which Nadella now leads. Gates goes on to say; "His vision for how technology will be used and experienced around the world is exactly what Microsoft needs as the company enters its next chapter of expanded product innovation and growth."

So as we usher in a new era, let's take a look at Microsoft's portfolio of enterprise technology, a sector that Nadella shaped and will continue to shape. The organisation is now synonymous with enterprise technology, and as you will see in this infographic from Firebrand Training, their is an extensive range of Microsoft products.

Before we dive into the graphic, let's pull out some of the highlights:

• Microsoft Exchange Server accounts for 51% of worldwide mailboxes in the business and email collaboration market.
• More than one billion people us Microsoft Office, that's roughly one in six of the world's population
• Microsoft commands 73% of market share in the server operating system space
• Visual Studio 2012 was downloaded 600,000 times in its first month following release.

Note: The graphic is quite large and can also be seen here: http://www.firebrandtraining.co.uk/images/infographics/microsoft-enterprise-technology.png

This article was written by Edward Jones, Technical Writer for Firebrand Training. Edward is tasked with servicing the information needs of the technology industry, and spends his days writing how-to guides, news and opinion articles.

How To Fix a Mobile Phone That You Have Dropped Down The Toilet

Ever dropped your phone down the toilet or even know someone who has? We have all nearly been in that position, using the phone as we all do in the bathroom and it just slips out the hand whilst sending that important text message or email that couldn’t wait. If you dropped your phone would you know what to do? or better still what not to do in order to get your prized possession back up and working again?

We walk you through a guide of what to do in infographic format to enable you to give you phone that kiss of life, unless however you just wish to put your phone to the graveyard of mobiles in the sky? A perfect illustrated guide is far easier to read than 500 works of text, so help a friend out or better still know what to do should you drop your phone down the loo.

Scott Morris is a keen blogger on various topics, Do-it-yourself, technology, tools and automotive, you can catch me over at my bathrooms related site and creator of this infographic Plumbworld. A petrol head with a love for music. All words and ramblings by Scott Morris

Top Tips for Study Success

When it comes to studying the thought of it is enough to make us want to give up before we've even picked up a book!

The key to studying is balance – remember to take regular breaks and reward yourself for all the hard work you are doing!

The International Association of Book-keepers has worked closely with the digital marketing agency Reflect Digital to produce a fantastic info graphic for people studying any subject.

Historical Findings in Astronomy

Taking a look at the history of astronomy will allow us to understand the many advances made and give us the knowledge we need to further explore the universe. The Babylonians were amongst the earliest astronomers in the 17th century B.C. and recorded the motion of the planets in the sky. Their discoveries paved the way for future generations to learn more about the universe. Galileo (1564-1642) invented telescopes that allowed him to get a better picture of what makes up the night sky. Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and several moons around other gas giants. Over time, scientists have been also able to develop technology that has changed the belief of a geocentric universe to the heliocentric model it is today. The Hubble Space Telescope and the Kepler Project are two other major undertakings that continue to shape our view of space. Take a look at the following infographic to learn more about astronomy over the years.

Created by Labroots, the leading social networking website for scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals.

Which Gaming Platform is Really the Cheapest?

The price differential between gaming PCs, the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 is something that is hotly debated, and as this infographic shows, there are far more things to think about than just the up-front cost of the console. Which games platform really is the best long term investment?

The Xbox One may be expensive out of the box, and have a monthly fee for online play, but Xbox One gamers get Kinect included in the cost of the console, and they get free games every month with Xbox Live Gold - games that they can keep even if they unsubscribe from the service.

In contrast, PS4 gamers pay less for their console up front, and aren't obliged to subscribe to PS+. The PS+ service also includes free games, but you'd better play them while you're still subscribed, because if you cancel the subscription you lose access to the games.

PC gamers pay the most to "buy in" to gaming, but they enjoy better performance. PC gamers have had super-high resolution games running at 60FPS, and with full modding support, for a long time now. They also enjoy huge discounts on downloadable games. While new console games cost £40 on release day, and can remain fairly expensive for several months, PC Gamers can enjoy bundle sales which offer several games for a few pounds, and Steam sales with AAA titles at 75% off. The problem with PC gaming is the high initial cost of entry, and the extra maintenance workload required with installing drivers and keeping the PC running well.

Sourced and created by the guys at Juice Electrical.

Four Years in Jail For Using Facebook

In August 2011 the UK was plagued by riots following a protest in Tottenham after the death of a local man. Thousands of people in London boroughs and in cities and towns across the UK were involved in the riots, which were alternatively dubbed the ‘BlackBerry riots’ as people were using mobile devices and social media to organize groups of rioters.

As of the 15th August, more than 3,000 people had been arrested, more than 1,000 of which were charged. Included in this figure were two males in their twenties, who set up an event on Facebook, called ‘Smash Down in Northwich Town’ for the night of August 8th. Following a court appearance, the pair were sentenced to four years in jail for seeking to take advantage of crime elsewhere in the country, invoking fear and anticipated violence in the local vicinity.

Whilst this is an extreme case of social media being taken seriously by the law, it does highlight the important role that it plays in our lives today. You only need to send a total of two messages which are offensive, rude or designed to provoke a reaction can be classed as harassment and could land you in jail for anything between 6 months and 10 years.

So stop and think about the message you’re about to send, and the implications of what you plan to say.

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Biggest Names And Their Biggest Games

Despite the vast world of gaming on all types of platforms, there are only a handful of developers who are leading the way when it comes to the hardware and the games being released. There is a stunning amount of money being made by these companies, driving the gaming industry forward at a record pace. From the Xbox 360 to the WiiU, there is no doubt that the technology being put into game development will not slow down any time soon. At this time, the average United States home has at least one gaming platform while the majority have two gaming units in operation. Additionally, these game players are pouring a record $20.7 billion dollars into gaming on a yearly basis. The major players in this industry are releasing top games such as the Call of Duty series, Madden NFL installments, and physical games such as Just Dance 4. These games are moving units in numbers that stretch into the millions, encouraging future releases and the expansion of such noted franchises.

EA Electronic Arts has been in operation since 1979 and led 2012 in profits by earning an estimated $4 billion dollars. The company saw the most success from games such as Need for Speed and the Sims. Calling Redwood City, CA home base, this company is likely to stay on top for many years to come. The games that players can expect to see from them in the near future include Mirrors Edge 2, Battlefield 4, and Titanfall. Activision is the second-highest earner of game developers, pulling in over $4.8 billion in profits. Also situated in California, this company has sold over 40 million units with Guitar Hero alone. Other big sellers for this company have included the James Bond series, Tony Hawk games, and, of course, Call of Duty. Gamers are excited about the new and upcoming releases from this developer which will include Destiny and Call of Duty Ghosts.

Ubisoft has consistently kept its name in the game, earning more than $1.4 billion. Assassin's Creed allowed them to move over 57 million units while Just Dance sold over 42 million units. This company was founded in 1986 and has its headquarters in France. Among the new games heading the way of players are Watch Dogs and Rayman Legends. Microsoft Studios also managed to keep profits in the double-digit billions, earning $18.5 billion. The leading game franchises for this company includes Halo, Age of Empires, and Gears of War.

Google Zoo - Predictions for future Google SEO updates

2013 has been a major year for Google updates and there’s no question that it’s been unlucky for some, with Google Penguin 1, 2 and 2.1 all focusing on penalties for sites that Google consider spamy, whether it’s having automated on-page content, or building links solely for the purpose of SEO.

No-one predicted quite how hard Google would strike or how many different types of link they would label as 'Bad'. Amongst the types of link that were hardest hit were:

• Automated paid links (in December 2013 Google announced that they had found a way to identify links from a major backlink network, with other link networks expected to be penalised in 2014).
• Mass article submissions (submitting the same article to multiple article sites).
• Foreign language links with English anchor texts or vice versa (for an effective way to do multilingual SEO, visit www.indigoextra.com/multilingual-seo).

The attached Google Zoo infographic has some more predictions for 2014. If it’s right, then anyone practising white hat SEO is likely to be lucky this year. Other predictions include an increased focus on graphic design and the creation of the GooiMac … not all of the predicted Google SEO updates are to be taken seriously, although hopefully they'll give you some tips that prove useful.

Infographic provided by Allison Carmichael from Indigoextra.com. Allison is a passionate artist and graphic designer and manages a team of creatives. She home educates two boys and also loves reading and films.

How People Can Protect Themselves

Companies, government and medical institutions should know what to do to protect their business assets, customers and employees. Some data breaches take place after the physical theft of electronic equipment. Businesses should install security measures such as cameras, to record break-ins. Security alarms can scare off thieves who want to gain access to personal or financial information. Business owners can also use the Kensington lock port located on desktop and laptop computers and physically secure them to desks with a strong cable.

Businesses, employees and customers can protect their personal data, such as credit card account numbers, Social Security numbers and bank routing numbers, by encrypting them.

Wireless networks are vulnerable to a theft technique called “wardriving.” Hackers drive through business areas, using a laptop to scan for wireless networks that are not password-protected. These unprotected networks allow the hacker to break into the network, looking for medical and financial data, as well as passwords.

Created by the marketing team at GreyHeller.

Best Small Business Apps You Need To Know About

Below is an Infographic on "The Best Small Business Apps" you need to know about. Best Business apps for Brainstormin,g Customer Service, Cash Flow Helper, Package Tracker, File Sharing, Email Campaign Manager, Business Trip Organiser, Social Media Manager and Best Rolodex Alternative are Discussed in the following Infographic!

Infographic By Irishapps

Gaming Websites Are at Risk

Online games are increasing in popularity with various groups of the population. Many people who start playing these very catchy games have no idea how exposed they can be to hacking. Hackers are looking for gaming websites that don’t have adequate security in place. They look for ways to take control of these websites using DDoS attacks. Once a website is hijacked it takes just a matter of minutes for the attackers to take over. If a website goes down, the damage could be irreversible. And, with over 145 million gamers online each day in over five different continents, having a gaming website that isn't reliable means you could lose your gamers, reputation and any associated gaming revenues in just a single day. 
Gaming websites are big targets for DDoS attackers, but a website doesn't have to make it easy. With the right protection they can keep their gamers, reputation and keep revenue up.

Created by the marketing team at Prolexic Technologies.

Car Theft Worldwide [INFOGRAPHIC]

Below is an infographic with statistics on Car Theft Worldwide!

Infographic by Smf.ie