Central Oregon Targeted by Large-Scale Botnet Attack — Bend Cloud Systems Withstand 20 Tbps Event
Over the weekend, Central Oregon became the target of a coordinated, large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack attributed to the Aisuru botnet. The attack generated sustained traffic peaks reaching approximately 20 terabits per second, placing it among the larger volumetric events observed in the region to date. Thanks to the defensive architecture and monitoring systems in place…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Central Oregon Internet Exchange Meeting
On April 25th 2023, the Central Oregon Internet Exchange hosted a board meeting. Board updates John Warta stepped down from his position on the board as chairman to allow the position to be filled by someone else. Justin Radke was unanimously voted in to the board. All board members up for reelection were voted in….
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Why Is Local SEO Important?
Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is crucial for local businesses for several reasons: Increased Visibility Local SEO helps businesses appear in the search results when potential customers search for products or services in their local area. By optimizing your website and online presence for local search queries, you increase the chances of being found by…
[ CONTINUE READING ]How To Boost Summer Business
Summer can be a great time for local businesses to attract customers and boost their sales. Here are some tips to make the most of the season and boost summer business. Offer summer-themed promotions Create special deals, discounts, or packages that are specifically tailored for the summer season. For example, you could offer “summer bundles”…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Why Your Marketing Strategies Need An Upgrade
It’s important to evaluate your marketing strategy regularly to ensure that it’s aligned with your business goals. You want to make sure you are effectively reaching your target audience. If you haven’t done so in a while, you may be falling behind. Changes in The Market Markets are constantly changing, and businesses need to adapt…
[ CONTINUE READING ]Keep Business Expenses Low With These Tips
A business expense refers to any costs that incurred as part of operations. These expenses can include costs such as rent, utilities, wages, office supplies, marketing and advertising costs, equipment and machinery, inventory, insurance, and other costs related to running a business. Business expenses are usually tax-deductible. This means that the business can reduce its…
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