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CybersecurityHackers Are Using NFT Excitement To Trick Users
Researchers from Fortinet are warning of a new threat to be on the lookout for.
February 24, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Groups Are Targeting Smaller Business
Cybersecurity authorities from the US, UK and Australia have released a joint advisory warning of the increase in ransomware attacks affecting western organizations.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMFA Fatigue Attack Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
Multi-factor Authentication offers added protection against unauthorized access to an application by prompting the intended user with a push notification or email in order to successfully log-in. Upon confirmation the user is granted access to the application.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Breaking Into Microsoft Teams And Dropping Malware
Researchers at Avanan are a Check Point subsidiary. They have recently issued a warning that anyone who uses Microsoft Teams should be aware of. According to the latest statistics, more than 270 million people use Teams every single month.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITThe 3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your Business
If you’re a business owner or planning to open a new business, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your business. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won’t offer enough support. Maybe you have looked at more extensive options and wondered what is truly necessary for your company’s needs.
February 22, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Setting Their Sights On Linux Systems
For most of the history of the internet Linux has been able to stay below the radar of hackers around the world.
February 22, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Malware Is Using CSV Files To Infect Users
Researchers have spotted a new phishing campaign you should be aware of.
February 21, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityLast Year Microsoft Blocked More Than 25 Billion Hacker Attacks
Individual users often don't have a good sense of the scope and scale of hacking attacks around the world. The numbers may shock you.
February 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMore Scammers Are Using Social Media To Target Victims
An increasing number of scammers are using social media to target victims and relying on social engineering tricks to convince people to part with their personal information or money. The problem has grown serious enough that the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has issued a formal warning to consumers.
February 18, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Defender Adds Cross Platform Mobile Protections
Microsoft recently announced an important upgrade to Microsoft Defender.
February 17, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMac Malware Is Becoming A Bigger Threat For Users
In late 2020 a new strain of malware called UpdateAgent appeared and began infecting Mac users.
February 16, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWhy Apply Change Management Principles to Your Technology Upgrade
The technological landscape has advanced dramatically over the last couple of decades and continues to move faster than anyone could have ever imagined. Failure to keep up with the latest technology trends and current business practices can put your company at risk, but just investing in next-generation technologies does not guarantee successful implementation.
February 15, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityAdditional Security Recently Added To Office 365
Back in September of 2020 Microsoft announced that it was experimenting with the addition of SMTP MTA Strict Transport Security (MTA-STS) support to Exchange Online. This was done in a bid to ensure the email communication and security of their Office 365 customers.
February 15, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Android Malware Steals Data And Factory Resets Phones
BRATA malware was first spotted in the wilds by Kaspersky back in 2019.
February 14, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsSuspicious Files Get New Warnings In Google Drive
If you have Google Drive, there's good news. The company has recently announced that soon they'll be rolling out a new feature to help alert users to the presence of suspicious documents.
February 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHigh Profile Instagram Accounts Being Held For Ransom By Hackers
Hackers have recently hit upon a new money-making scheme. Some groups have started breaking into Instagram accounts belonging to people with high numbers of followers.
February 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityDark Herring Subscription Scam Affected Millions Of Android Users
Google partner Zimperium zLabs has recently discovered a sophisticated scam targeting more than 100 million Android users. The scam has been in operation right under Google's nose for nearly two years.
February 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityApple Released A Fix For Multiple Zero Day Exploits
There's good news for Apple users.
February 9, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations6 Questions to Ask Before Implementing a Technology Change
It can be exciting to introduce new technology into your business. Finding a solution that will help your team members do their jobs more efficiently and effectively by filling a gap in your technology infrastructure is certainly an achievement. However, before you get carried away with quickly implementing your new solution to reap the benefits, there are a few things you should know.
February 9, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsAndroid Apps Are Coming To Windows 11
One of the most persistently frustrating aspects of our highly interconnected world is that we seem to exist in at least three different distinct ecosystems.
February 8, 2022 2 min
