Still Believe Common Tech Myths?
In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. Is it okay to leave your smartphone charging overnight? Do Macs get viruses? And what about those 5G towers? What’s going on with those? Common tech myths can often lead to […]
10 Tech Tips for Small Businesses
What would you do if your business suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow? Do you have a contingency plan in case of a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake? The unexpected can happen anytime, and small businesses can get hit particularly hard. Small businesses are the backbone of many economies. They are critical for job creation, innovation, and […]
How to Secure Your Home Network
In today’s world, technology is ubiquitous, and connectivity is a must. Securing your home network has become more critical than ever. A secure home network is essential for protecting your personal data from hackers. From phishing to smishing (SMS phishing), it’s getting harder to avoid a breach. Individuals often have fewer safeguards in place at […]
App Fatigue Causes Security Issues
The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have about 40-60 different digital tools that they use. 71% of employees feel they use so many apps that it makes work more complex. Many of the apps that we use every day have various alerts. […]
Everyday Sources Of Identity Theft
You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the time. What about your trash can sitting outside? Is it a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighborhood at night? Many everyday objects can lead to identity theft. They often get overlooked because […]
Teams Virtual Appointments Guide
Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions. Those are just a few examples of some groups that are going to love a new Microsoft Teams feature. Virtual Appointments […]
Data Privacy Updates: 6 Tips
Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organizations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet. Those in the U.S. healthcare industry and their service partners need to comply with HIPAA, for example. […]
Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support!
We’ve discussed the shortcomings of Windows 8 in the past, and more broadly about how every 2nd Windows OS version seems to have critical missteps. Windows 8 was that sort of OS, and so we aren’t shedding too many tears over seeing it go. Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They […]
6 Steps to Manage Vulnerabilities
An unfortunate side-effect of innovation is vulnerabilities in our technology. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch, and this cycle continues with each new software or hardware update. It’s estimated that >93% of corporate networks are […]
Is That Email Really From The CEO… or Is It a Scam?
Imagine you’re going about your day as usual, when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help; they’re out doing customer visits, and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards. The CEO needs you to buy six $200 gift cards, and text the […]