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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityHow $43,000 Disappeared Instantly: A Small Business’s Cybersecurity Nightmare
In this devastating situation, we witness the rapid devastation that cybercriminals can inflict on unsuspecting businesses. Imagine a typical Friday night with his friends and family—a weary business owner glances at their phone and discovers an alarming bank alert: $43,000 has been paid to an unfamiliar company. The money vanishes without a trace, leaving the owner helpless. Despite absorbing the loss- this alarming circumstance is something that will surely haunt him... forever.
March 5, 2024 5 min -
CybersecurityBeware of This Microsoft Outlook Security Flaw
Microsoft Outlook users have a new security concern. A vulnerability in the platform increases the risk of exposing your password to threat actors when you accept calendar invitations.
March 2, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out for This New Ransomware
Technology makes remote work possible. Unfortunately, the tools that allow workers to access their workplace networks from afar can also open the door to hackers and their harmful ransomware.
February 17, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Printer Security
In this digital age, businesses of all sizes regularly concern themselves with online security for their mobile devices, desktops, and all programs and software. The last thing they want is malware and viruses threatening their data security and relaying information to hackers. However, if you’ve taken every precaution and are still noticing data leaks, consider the importance of printer security.
February 13, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat Business Owners Should Know About WhatsApp Passkeys
One of life's biggest challenges on the web today is the near-constant need to remember passwords. Password managers have helped reduce that strain to an extent, but password management remains a hassle for apps that require two-factor authentication.
February 10, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft January 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates
A new string of software updates is available as part of Microsoft’s latest efforts to improve its computer technology. In this brief guide, we’ll review some of the most important Microsoft January 2024 Patch Tuesday updates and explain the key cybersecurity vulnerabilities that Microsoft has uncovered. Discover what this update means for your security as a Microsoft user.
February 2, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBeware of This New Cybercrime Technique
Business owners must always keep a finger on the pulse of new online crime strategies. Cyber attacks that target organizations can have major consequences if you don't recognize the warning signs or take steps to protect yourself. Beware of SMTP smuggling, a new cybercrime technique, and learn how to stay safe online.
January 29, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft 365 versus Google Workspace - A Complete Guide
No matter what your business does, some portion of your workforce needs a productivity and collaboration suite to get work done. This key suite of tools used to be called an office suite (with Microsoft Office as the undisputed king of the market.
January 22, 2024 11 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Update Breaks Wi-Fi Networks
Have you installed the December 2023 Windows 11 update? You should know about how the Windows 11 update breaks Wi-Fi networks.
January 20, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBeware of Significant Zoom Security Flaw
If your business relies on virtual meetings, you’re on-trend. These platforms provide an ideal way to contact family and friends, attend school, and hold work meetings when everyone isn’t together.
January 1, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityAI Can Help Improve Your Cybersecurity
Can artificial intelligence improve your business's security online? The business world tends to view AI as an impending threat to its security, especially since the technology effortlessly creates phishing emails and pesky malware disruptions that aid hackers in infiltrating businesses and their customers.
December 30, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsDigital Accounting Solutions: Simplifying Finances for Small Businesses
If you're a business owner, keeping track of your finances is understandably challenging. However, you can't have a successful company without streamlining your checks and balances, so it pays to find ways to simplify the process. Why not explore digital accounting solutions?
December 27, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityUnveiling Truths: Debunking 5 Common Cybersecurity Myths To Get Ready For The New Year
In today's interconnected digital sphere, cybersecurity stands as a paramount concern for individuals and organizations. Yet, amidst the evolving digital landscape, misconceptions about cybersecurity persist, potentially leaving us unaware of existing threats. This article aims to debunk five prevalent myths surrounding cybersecurity, offering insights to keep you informed and safeguarded as we step into 2024.
December 20, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity for Small Businesses: Navigating the Digital Threat Landscape
The digital landscape has brought businesses new ways to reach people, gain visibility, and make an impact worldwide. Being online keeps your business competitive, but only if you have a handle on proper cybersecurity.
December 14, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out For Cl0p Ransomware
Ransomware is a significant cybersecurity threat. Attackers use malicious software to encrypt files, making them unreachable until the victim pays a ransom.
December 8, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWhen Your Facebook Or Other Online Account Gets Hacked, Who’s Responsible For The Losses?
A recent incident involving the CEO of a highly successful marketing firm left their Facebook account compromised, leading to an unauthorized $250,000 advertisement spree for an online gambling site. Astonishingly, neither Facebook, the bank, nor the credit card company accepted responsibility for replacing the funds lost in this cybercrime. With no specific cyber fraud insurance, the firm bore the full brunt of the financial losses, surpassing a staggering half a million dollars. Additionally, the painstakingly built Facebook audience was lost, necessitating a restart.
November 29, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication
Business owners and their customers are intimately familiar with trying to log in to some online account before receiving a text message that contains a code. Before you can enter your account, you must submit this unique code, which is a multi-factor authentication mechanism.
November 28, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityNew And Urgent Bank Account Fraud Alert
The notorious Xenomorph Android malware, previously notorious for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, has resurfaced and is now aiming at US banks, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency wallets. According to ThreatFabric, a cybersecurity and fraud detection company, this malware is among the most advanced and perilous Android variants they've encountered.
November 28, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityBeware of DDoS Attacks
One type of cybercrime that’s becoming a more significant problem in today’s digital age is distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. What makes these attacks so dangerous, and how can you stay safe? This guide uncovers what you need to know about DDoS attacks.
November 23, 2023 3 min -
Technology TrendsAI Wants To Help Us Shop – Are We Okay With That?
Encountered the helpful little elf guiding you in retail spaces this year? No, it’s not the teen at the mall donning red-and-white stockings and a felted green hat. It’s AI.
November 22, 2023 3 min
