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CybersecurityLatest Corporate Data Breach Hits Panasonic Servers
The Japanese electronics juggernaut Panasonic is the latest company to fall victim to relentless hackers.
December 10, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityDNA Testing Company Was Hacked And Data Was Breached
Have you had your DNA tested by DDC (DNA Diagnostic Center)? If so be advised that the company was recently hacked and that the attackers were able to make off with data impacting 2,102,436 people. According to the company's disclosure statement the breach occurred between May 24th and July 28th 2021 and the company's internal investigation into the matter was concluded on October 29th.
December 9, 2021 2 min -
Business Operations6 Signs You Need a Tech Refresh
When used strategically, technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient and innovative workforce. That’s why businesses that prioritize technology are three times more likely to exceed corporate goals.* In a business world that’s evolving at a breakneck pace, your company may not be able to perform at its full potential if it lacks the necessary technology.
December 9, 2021 4 min -
CybersecurityOver 4,000 Online Shopping Retailers Hit With Data Breach
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has identified more than 4,000 different retailers that have been compromised by hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities on checkout pages in order to divert payments and steal payment card details.
December 8, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsLatest iPhone Update May Fix Dropped Calls Problem
Do you own an iPhone 12 or 13? Have you been dealing with dropped calls? If so then Apple has good news and a fix for that. Simply upgrade to iOS 15.11 and you should be good to go.
December 7, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Hit Wind Energy Provider With Ransomware
Vestas Wind Systems is one of the leaders in wind turbine manufacturing in North America with 40,000 MW currently installed and another 36,000 MW under service in both the US and Canada.
December 6, 2021 2 min -
Managed IT4 Reasons to Refresh Your Technology Infrastructure in 2022
After the ups and downs of the last year and a half, the business world is making its way into 2022 with renewed optimism. Business executives are contemplating strategies to start the year with a strong quarter by adapting to the new normal. Do you have the best technology infrastructure to help you kick off the new year with a bang? If not, it's time to consider a technology refresh.
December 6, 2021 3 min -
CybersecurityLarge GoDaddy Data Breach Involves WordPress Customer Email Adresses
Are you a GoDaddy customer? Do you maintain a WordPress blog with the company?
December 4, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityBeware Certain Sites Because Of TSA PreCheck Renewal Scam
According to a report recently released by Abnormal Security there's been a huge upsurge of instances of people getting scammed after visiting what they thought were Global Entry, NEXUS, and TSA PreCheck service sites. The issue is that scammers are building very convincing fakes of these types of sites and charging busy travelers $140 for pre-check service. Naturally they are not delivering anything at all after pocketing the money.
December 3, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsBlue Screen On Windows 11 Could Be Audio Driver Issue
Sometimes the development process is smooth and sometimes it's not so smooth. Right now Windows 11's development is falling into that latter category. Recently Windows Engineers announced a serious issue plaguing the OS.
December 2, 2021 2 min -
Cybersecurity3 Benefits of Conducting a Technology Audit
When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive technology audit? If it's been a while or hasn't happened at all, you're probably vulnerable to a cyberattack. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion per year by 2025.*
December 2, 2021 3 min -
Technology TrendsYouTube Will Start Hiding Dislike Counts From Public
Some months back YouTube announced that it would begin experimenting with the notion of hiding the number of down votes or dislikes that displayed content receives.
December 1, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Stepping Up Their Game This Holiday Season
The holiday season has almost arrived, and more people are expected to turn to online shopping this year than ever before. The ongoing pandemic, combined with convenience, makes online shopping an obvious choice for most consumers.
December 1, 2021 4 min -
Technology TrendsYou Can Now Easily Block Users in Spotify
Are you a Spotify user? Have you found yourself wanting or needing to block another user?
November 30, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsTwitter Will No Longer Auto-Crop Photos On The Web
Twitter hasn't had a very good relationship with auto-cropping. Images just haven't historically displayed very well on the platform.
November 29, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityAndroid Malware Named MasterFred Seeks User App Login Information
If you have an Android device be aware that there's a new strain of malware out there. Called MasterFred this new malware utilizes well-constructed fake login overlays in order to steal the login and credit card information for Twitter Instagram and Netflix users.
November 27, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityMost Bait Phishing Attacks Target Gmail Accounts
A new report by Barracuda was recently published. It revealed that the vast majority of baiting email attacks conducted this year were done via G-mail accounts.
November 26, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsLegacy Contacts Shares Data From Those Who Have Passed
The internet has been around for a while at this point and it has brought to mind an issue we've never had to deal with until now.
November 25, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsTwitter Rolls Out New Paid Plan Called Twitter Blue
One of the things that has allowed social media platforms to grow so quickly and utterly dominate the internet is the fact that they're free to use.
November 24, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Microsoft Exchange Server For Important Security Patch
If you use Exchange Server to handle your company's email then you're probably already aware that a critical security flaw has been discovered that puts the server at risk.
November 23, 2021 2 min
