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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityPopular Service Being Used To Send Phishing Emails
Google SMTP relay service is wildly popular and used every day by legions of users. Unfortunately, hackers around the world are aware of this and increasingly they've begun abusing the SMTP relay service.
May 27, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecurity Warnings Coming To Certain Google Apps To Help Users
Google has been making some fantastic changes to bolster user security in recent weeks. That includes changes to their Google Play Store that will require developers to disclose exactly what data they plan to track and collect when users install the apps they create.
May 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Gen Z Could Pose A Threat To Your Company’s Security: How To Prepare
As we progress through 2022, more and more Gen Zers will be entering the workforce. When millennials entered the workforce, we saw different attitudes and behaviors than ever before, and we should expect Gen Zers to come with their own uniqueness and differences. You may think that since they are the first full generation to grow up in the digital age they will be well-prepared for any technological challenges and security issues that arise, but that isn’t always the case.
May 25, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityThree Big Companies Working On Passwordless Login Options
Ask just about any IT security professional and they will tell you that weak user passwords are one of the biggest problems and most persistent threats to corporate networks.
May 25, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Instantly See Data In Columns And Rows
EXCEL: Instantly see all data in columns & rows
May 25, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Get To The Top Row Without Scrolling
EXCEL: Get to the top row without scrolling
May 25, 2022 1 min -
Business Operations3 Simple Changes To Improve Your Video Call Setup
Video calls aren't going away now that hybrid working is here to stay. So, both at work and at home, it could be time to upgrade your system.
May 25, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsThree New Teams Features To Look Forward To
What’s the one business tool you’d be most upset to lose?
May 24, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityPasskey - The End Of Password Days
If you HATE creating new strong passwords every time you sign up to something, this news is going to make your day.
May 24, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityNew Delivery Method For Ransomware Discovered Called Bumblebee
Some interesting and disturbing changes are afoot in the hacking world. It appears that the TrickBot gang is now working for the Conti Syndicate. TrickBot is a well-known group of botnet developers responsible for the creation of the BazarLoader. BazarLoader has been used by Conti in the past as their delivery system of choice when it comes to delivering ransomware as part of one of their sophisticated phishing campaigns.
May 24, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN
There's a big change coming to the Microsoft Edge browser. Big enough that it may prompt some users to switch to Edge.
May 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMany IOT Devices At Risk Due To DNS Vulnerability
How many "smart" devices do you have connected to your home or company network? It's probably a higher number than you originally estimated. However large that number is, it pays to be aware that IoT devices are some of the least secure devices available on the market today, which makes them the weakest link in terms of hackers successfully attacking your network.
May 21, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUsers Without Internet Explorer Updates Are Vulnerable To Malware
Researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a new malware campaign. This one uses an attack method that has fallen out of favor in recent months, called the Exploit Kit.
May 20, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Assistant Tool Will Automate Password Changes
A handy new Google Assistant is coming soon to a device near you. The new feature is designed to automate the frustrating and often time-consuming task of changing your passwords after a breach.
May 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNever use your browser’s password manager
If you’re serious about keeping your data secure, you’ll know you should never reuse passwords across different accounts.
May 18, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsAmazon Kindle Will Soon Support ePub Standard Files
Do you own an Amazon Kindle? If so, you're probably already aware of one of the major frustrations with the product. Kindles are amazing but they don't support the epub file format. Of course, epub is the format that just about everybody else on the planet other than Amazon sells e-books in.
May 18, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsAgility for Your People, Processes and Technology
Nothing is more crucial to a business than stability. Yes, profit matters, but companies can achieve consistent profits easily when markets are stable.
May 18, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsThings to Avoid While Practicing Organizational Agility
Even though it’s no secret that small to medium-sized businesses often have vastly fewer resources in comparison to larger enterprises, prioritizing agility is just as critical for their survival. This is because, in today's world, where a variety of unpleasant surprises can arise at any time, you must be well prepared to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Recent events, such as the pandemic, supply chain issues, war, inflation and The Great Resignation, serve as explicit indicators of why your SMB needs to be agile.
May 17, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsHow To Start A New Document Quicker In Word
WORD: Start a new document quicker
May 17, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Print Mass Personal Letters
WORD: Print mass personal letters
May 17, 2022 1 min
