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CybersecurityUpdate Addresses Zero Day Exploit For Some Apple Devices
If you're not familiar with the term, a Zero Day exploit is a security flaw that the software vendor is not aware of and hasn't yet patched.
June 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Attack Delivers Three Types Of Malware To Victims
Phishing campaigns get more effective the more closely they can imitate a trusted source. Recently, security researchers at Fortinet discovered evidence of a phishing campaign that specifically targets Microsoft Windows users and installs three different types of malware on the systems it manages to infect.
June 8, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations
How To Send The Fonts In Your Presentation
POWERPOINT: Send the fonts in your presentation
June 8, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Create And Insert Screen Recordings
POWERPOINT: Create and insert screen recordings
June 8, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Warns New Sysrv Botnet Variant Is Dangerous
Security researchers employed by Microsoft have recently spotted a variant of the Sysrv botnet. They have dubbed the new variant Sysrv-K.
June 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Might Need This HP Bios Security Update
HP recently released a BIOS update to address a pair of high-severity vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of PC and notebook products offered by the company. In both cases, the vulnerabilities would allow an attacker to execute code arbitrarily and with Kernel level privileges.
June 6, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Business Making These Cyber Security Mistakes?
It's difficult to keep up with all the cyber security warnings that come out every week. We are going to make things simple for you. These are the top three cyber security mistakes made by companies like yours.
June 6, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Zyxel Products To Fix Possible Security Vulnerability
Do you use a Zyxel firewall? If so, there's good news. The company has fixed an issue you may not have even been aware that you had.
June 4, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsSay Goodbye To The Apple iPod
It is the end of an era. Apple recently announced that they were discontinuing the legendary iPod, which is now in its 7th generation of production.
June 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information
If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, then you are likely already aware of this. If not, here's something else to look forward to when Windows 11 is formally released. Microsoft has been experimenting with a new "Suggested Actions" feature when you copy data onto your clipboard.
June 2, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Only Allow Interruptions From Your Boss
TEAMS: Only allow interruptions from your boss
June 2, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Master ALL The Shortcuts
TEAMS: Master ALL the shortcuts
June 2, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityNew Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs
At least one group of hackers has learned a new trick you need to be aware of. Security researchers at Kapersky Lab have discovered a malicious campaign-in-progress that is using event logs to store malware. That is a technique that has not been seen or documented until now.
June 1, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityBeware Of New Backdoor Malware Targeting Linux Users
The name Kevin Beaumont may not be familiar to you, but if you're a Linux or Solaris user, he may have just saved you a whole lot of grief.
May 31, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThe Majority of Ransomware Victims Would Pay Up If They Were Attacked Again
Most businesses are unaware of ransomware, which is a terrifying crime.
May 30, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Scams Using Twitter Account Emails
Hackers around the world are increasingly targeting verified Twitter accounts with emails designed to pilfer your Twitter login credentials.
May 30, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsDon't Let Lack of Trust Derail Your Business
Trust can make or break a business
May 30, 2022 1 min -
Managed ITWhy SMBs Need to Prioritize Trust
While you would not expect a technology company to discuss topics such as trust, we're not like most managed service providers (MSPs). We understand how technology affects trust and impacts your people, processes and bottom line. That's why we're here to show you how to leverage trust to achieve your organizational goals.
May 28, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityTricky Ransomware Encrypts Small Data But Overwrites Large Data
The MalwareHunterTeam recently discovered a new ransomware operation that is particularly nasty. Called Onyx, outwardly, the operation does what most ransomware campaigns do. It gets inside a corporate network, exfiltrates the data that it wants, then seems to encrypt the rest, and then threatens to release the files to the broader public unless their demands for payment are met.
May 28, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsThe Case for Trust-Building as a Small Business (It’s Not Just for Enterprises)
There is a strong connection between trust and prosperity. In fact, when trust levels are high, businesses tend to grow faster. According to McKinsey and Company, Harvard Business Review, Forrester Research and many other reputable organizations, trust is the connecting fabric upon which innovation and business success are built.
May 28, 2022 3 min
