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Business Operations‘Do Not Disturb’ Means Exactly That
Imagine having hours to focus on your most important tasks without being interrupted by your team. Isn't it the best thing in the world?
May 12, 2022 1 min -
CybersecuritySome Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability
Do you have an Android device? Is it built around a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that researchers at Check Point have recently discovered an issue which could put your device at risk.
May 11, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Send Emails Without Reaching For The Mouse In Outlook.
OUTLOOK: Send emails without reaching for the mouse
May 11, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHow To Automatically File Incoming Emails In Outlook
OUTLOOK: Automatically file incoming emails
May 11, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityLinkedIn Now The Most Spoofed Website For Phishing Emails
Considered to be social media for professionals, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for millions of people all over the world and a great way to make a wide range of professional connections.
May 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin
Millions of people around the world have leveraged the awesome power of WordPress to build their sites. Whether for personal or business use, WordPress has the flexibility and functionality to create just about any type of site you can dream of.
May 9, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsMaking the Case for SMB Agility
The last two years have been a bumpy ride for organizations of all sizes globally. During this time, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were hit the worst. Since most SMBs have limited cash and resources, setbacks were much more severe for them than for big corporations with more resources.
May 9, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityBeware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware
The owners of the Qbot botnet are changing things up. The botnet's normal Modus Operandi for distributing their signature Qbot malware has been to push their malicious code via phishing emails which contain Microsoft Office documents laden with poisoned macros. More recently though, the group behind the botnet has switched to phishing emails carrying password-protected ZIP files which contain malicious MSI Windows Installer packages.
May 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThis Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank
There's a new strain of malware that specifically targets Android users that you should be aware of. Dubbed simply "Fakecalls," it is a banking trojan that boasts a powerful new ability we haven't seen before in the malware world. It can fake a call from your bank.
May 6, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityLarge Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach
If you have any tools in your garage, odds are good that at least a few of them are Snap-on tools. The brand is ubiquitous in the United States and the company is one of the leading manufacturers globally. They sell under a variety of different brand names and some of them you may not have heard of. Their brands include including Norbar, Blue-Point, Blackhawk Mitchell1, and Williams.
May 5, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost
If you rely on Microsoft's Edge browser to surf the web, you're in luck. The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser's "sleeping tabs" feature, which improves its overall performance and responsiveness.
May 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability
Are you one of the legions of users who rely on the Teradici PCoIP client? If so, be aware that whether you're running Windows, Linux, or macOS, there's a raft of new critical security vulnerabilities you need to be aware of.
May 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features
If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases.
May 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThirty Vulnerabilities Found In Popular Web-Browsers Affects Users Of Windows, Mac and Linux
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May 2, 2022 3 min -
CybersecuritySharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps
If you own an Android device, odds are excellent that your go-to source for apps of any kind is the Google Play Store. That includes antivirus apps to help keep your device safe.
April 30, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityVMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks
If you use certain VMWAre products, be aware that the company has recently identified and issued a patch for a total of five critical security vulnerabilities.
April 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMillions Of Cash App Users Had Their Data Breached
Do you use the popular smartphone app "Cash App?" If so, you're certainly not alone. It is wildly popular and used by millions of people around the world.
April 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCracked Software Downloads Are Spreading FFDroider Malware
There's a new malware threat to keep an eye out for according to researchers from Zscaler. Dubbed FFDroider, this one is known for hijacking a variety of social media accounts and stealing credentials and cookies stores in web browsers.
April 27, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity2021 Was a Record Year for Zero-Day Attacks
Google’s Project Zero and Mandiant Threat Intelligence Publish Reports on Zero-Day Trends
April 27, 2022 3 min -
Cybersecurity12 Password Best Practices
With the business world heavily reliant on digitalization in this day and age, the use of technology in your organization is unavoidable. Although technology can undeniably give your business an advantage in increasingly competitive markets, there are many troublesome areas to keep an eye on. This is why interest in cybersecurity has risen in recent years.
April 27, 2022 4 min
