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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityMicrosoft Exchange Server Antivirus Exclusions
The Microsoft Exchange Server is an e-mail server developed exclusively for Windows OS users. It also offers collaboration functions like scheduling and calendaring.
March 10, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Get More Productivity Out Of Every Employee (And Make Them Happier About It)
You’ve heard the phrase “Get with the program!” It’s often used as a direct order to someone to fall in line with the way things are supposed to be done at your company. Problem is, most business owners don’t have “a program” for employees to get with, and therefore they get wild and erractic results, as well as a lot less performance, output and productivity, from each person they employ. Then everyone’s frustrated – you, because nobody is doing what you need them to do, and them, because they weren’t given clear instructions and guides on the work and results they are supposed to be doing.
March 10, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityS1deload Stealer Malware
A new malware campaign on Facebook and YouTube is making headlines. S1deload Stealer hijacks these social media accounts, mines cryptocurrency, and spreads itself. Discover what business owners need to know about this malware.
March 9, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsLet’s Start Talking About AI
It feels like the whole world is talking about AI.
March 9, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITWhat Is an MSP (And How to Choose the Right One for Your Business)
Managing data and IT solutions in-house can be challenging and expensive. That's why many organizations turn to MSPs.
March 8, 2023 5 min -
CybersecurityStanford University Data Breach
The recent Stanford University data breach is causing businesses to reevaluate their security practices. The way the university handled the breach can serve as a guide for business owners. But it is important to understand the facts of the incident.
March 8, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityLastPass Reveals Details of Attack
LastPass recently revealed more details of the second malware attack targeting its infrastructure.It also disclosed the company’s actions to prevent similar attacks in the future. By learning more about the attack, business owners can strengthen their own security weaknesses.
March 7, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Setup Your Camera and Mic Before a Call
TEAMS: How To Setup your camera and mic before a call
March 6, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityGoDaddy Finds Multiple-Year Security Breach
GoDaddy is a popular web hosting company with millions of customers worldwide. Users are alarmed to find that attackers stole the company’s source code.
March 6, 2023 3 min -
CybersecuritySerious Security Flaw in Cisco ClamAV Discovered
It is ironic when software designed to protect is vulnerable to threats. That is the case here. Experts discovered the ClamAV free anti-malware program has a serious security risk.
March 4, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityEverything You Need to Know About the Pepsi Data Breach
Hackers need less than a minute to perform a successful data breach. It will be over before you can even finish your cup of coffee. Unfortunately, it can take companies several weeks to realize they were the victim of a malware attack. That's what happened to Pepsi Bottling Ventures.
March 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?
The largest ever DDoS incident was recently foiled in a record-breaking cyber attack.
March 2, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityCloudflare Successfully Detects and Mitigates Largest DDoS Attack Recorded
During the weekend of Feb. 11-12, 2023, content delivery network provider Cloudflare detected and mitigated an unusually high number of hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks. It did not disclose the targets but mentioned some of the attacked websites. These included a gaming provider, hosting providers, cloud computing platforms, and cryptocurrency companies.
March 2, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsWhy Having a Continuity Plan Is a Sign of Great Leadership
Your business faces all sorts of threats that can disrupt your operations. A comprehensive continuity plan can help address them.
March 1, 2023 5 min -
Technology TrendsInternet Explorer Gets Disabled From Windows 10
Microsoft has intended to replace Internet Explorer with the new Edge browser. On June 15, 2022, the company officially retired the popular browser by ending its update support for the application. However, it was still part of Windows 10 and was available for use.
March 1, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITDoes Your Business Need Co-Managed IT?
When it comes to managing your business’s IT infrastructure, there are several options available. One is fully managed IT, where an IT service provider takes care of all aspects of your IT needs, from monitoring and maintenance to troubleshooting and problem resolution. Another option is co-managed IT.
March 1, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityState of Emergency Declared in Oakland to Combat Ransomware Attack
On Feb. 8, 2023, the City of Oakland suffered a ransomware attack. It forced several city systems to go offline. Fortunately, it did not affect emergency services. 911 and fire rescue were still online.
February 28, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITMicrosoft Announces End Date for Exchange Server 2013
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 will no longer receive updates starting April 11, 2023. That gives companies using the system to upgrade to a newer one or lose support. It will no longer get:
February 27, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow to Make a Drop-Down List to Select From
EXCEL: How To Make a drop-down list to select from
February 27, 2023 1 min -
Business OperationsMeasure the Success of Your Social Media Strategy
It doesn't matter how creative or well-thought-out your social media marketing strategy is. All the hard work you put into it will be for nothing if you don't measure its performance. It's the only way to know if your efforts resonate with your audience and if they're producing the results you want. If not, it's an opportunity for you to improve your plan until it succeeds.
February 25, 2023 3 min
