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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityMicrosoft Releases PoC Code For MacOS App Sandbox Vulnerability
MacOS features a powerful sandbox restriction that helps keep modern Apple computers safe by limiting how code can run on the system.
August 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHow an IT Service Provider Can Help With Cyber Insurance
When looking for cyber insurance for your small business, you may find it hard to navigate technology and insurance jargon. There are even different types of cyber coverage and you might not be sure what you need because you’re not a cybersecurity expert. Plus, once you do have coverage, there’s always the risk of not receiving a payout in the event of an incident if you didn’t meet your policy’s requirements.
August 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityDon't Fall for These Cyber Insurance Myths
As the world increasingly moves online, so do the risks to our businesses. Cyber insurance is one way to help your business recover following a cyber-attack. It covers financial losses caused by events such as data breaches, cyber theft, ransomware and more.
August 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityLenovo Models Affected By Medium Severity Vulnerabilities
If you own a Lenovo laptop, be aware that researchers at ESET have recently discovered a trio of bugs reported to Lenovo that could allow an attacker to disable security features and hijack your operating system.
August 25, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft 365 Suggests Rollback After Issues From Update
Does your company use Microsoft 365? If so, and you've noticed that your Office apps have begun to crash mysteriously and inexplicably, be aware that the latest update (build 15330.20298) is the culprit.
August 24, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Send Messages Without Breaking Your Workflow
TEAMS: Send messages without breaking your workflow
August 24, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityBack To School! The 4 Cybersecurity Trainings You Must Do With ALL Employees
It’s back-to-school season! Soon, our kids will return to the classroom, where they will relearn the information from the prior school year to ensure that they were able to retain that knowledge. There’s nothing wrong with needing a refresher, and this is true for both students and your employees.
August 24, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityPasskeys Are Set To Take Over Passwords
Nobody likes using passwords. And they might be gone in the near future. Apple is the first company to introduce Passkeys this fall. Here's an explanation of what Passkeys are and how they work.
August 23, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityIoT Security With Microsoft Defender
The Internet of Things (IoT) has seen explosive growth in recent years.
August 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Use VoIP Systems To Install PHP Web Shells
Security researchers at Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks, have been tracking the efforts of a massive campaign aimed at Elastix VoIP telephony servers.
August 22, 2022 2 min -
Industry InsightsGoogle Experiences International Outage
"Just Google it." You've probably heard that phrase a thousand times. In fact, you may use it yourself on a regular basis.
August 20, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityApple Users Will Want To Update As Soon As Possible
Do you own a device running macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or iOS/iPadOS 15.6.1? If so, you'll want to download and install the latest patches as soon as possible. Apple recently released a small but critical security update aimed at fixing a pair of serious vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an unpatched device.
August 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityRaspberry Robin Worm In Hundreds Of Windows Networks
Analysts at Red Canary Intelligence have recently spotted a Windows worm on hundreds of networks belonging to a wide range of organizations around the world.
August 18, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Save Time Adding New Columns Or Rows
EXCEL: Save time adding new columns or rows
August 18, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityThis ONE Person Can Sink Your Company
It’s not just cybercriminals who hack into networks and steal data.
August 17, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsThe Importance Of Having An Email Newsletter
Most business owners understand the importance of being active on at least one social media channel. That's fine as far as it goes, but have you considered supplementing your social media presence with a good, old-fashioned newsletter?
August 17, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Features Making Their Way To Windows 10
Are you still using Windows 10? It will receive a few of the most useful features from Windows 11. They will assist you in saving time, increasing privacy, and... reducing paper waste! Here's what you should know.
August 16, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityWhat Is Phishing Scam And What Are The Warning Signs To Look Out For?
1 out of every 99 emails is a phishing scam. And 25% of them make it past security filters and into your inbox.
August 16, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITPrepare For Windows Server 2012 End Of Support
Another week, another Microsoft "End of Life" reminder to write about.
August 16, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITMicrosoft Is Phasing Out Windows 8.1
If you are still using Windows 8.1 and if you've somehow managed to avoid seeing the parade of notices Microsoft has been sending out, you should know that the end is nigh.
August 15, 2022 2 min
