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Technology TrendsSkype Gets New 911 Calling Feature In The U.S.
Recently, Skype announced a change to its 911 calling feature. Previously the feature was only useable in the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Australia.
March 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityZoom Bug With Some Macs Leaves Microphone On After Meetings
If you're a Mac user and you also use Zoom be sure to check to see what version of Zoom you're running. Recently a bug in the Mac version of the software was found that could cause your computer's microphone to remain on even after leaving a meeting.
March 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecurity Flaw Affected Over 100 Million Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones
An estimated 100 million Samsung smartphones were left vulnerable to a design flaw in their hardware's encryption implementation, allowing for the extraction of sensitive information to anyone with privileged access to the phone's hardware.
March 7, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityCisco NX-API Command Injection Vulnerability
Cisco has released software updates for their Nexus 3000, 6000, 9000 Series as well as their 5500 & 5600 Platform Series Switches to address a security vulnerability which could allow for malicious actors to gain root access to the affected systems.
March 7, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps
Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11. The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year (2021).
March 5, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhy Smart Tech Acceleration is Essential to Long-Term Business Growth
In your attempt to adapt to the evolving technology landscape and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you invested in solutions that may not be assisting your company in achieving its long-term goals? If so, you’re not alone.
March 4, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityUpdate This WordPress Plugin Immediately To Prevent Security Risks
Do you have a WordPress site? Do you use the PHP Everywhere plugin?
March 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityPuma Sportswear Recently Impacted By A Data Breach
We have recently learned that Puma Sportswear was impacted by a data breach in the waning days of 2021.
March 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Teams Gets Optimizations To Use Less Resources
Do you use Microsoft Teams and do you have an older PC that struggles with Teams video meetings? If so there's good news. Microsoft has recently upgraded Teams and halved the power used by Teams video meetings to make life easier on people with older hardware.
March 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMedusa Android Banking Trojan Steals Sensitive User Information
There are two new forms of malware spreading rapidly among people with Android devices according to researchers at ThreatFabric. This latest campaign involves the FluBot malware (also known as Cabassous) and the Android banking trojan called Medusa. What's disturbing about this most recent spate of attacks is that both forms of malware share the same basic infection tactics and delivery infrastructure.
March 1, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations5 Elements of Effective Tech Acceleration
Are you up to date with the current technology landscape? Do you have an idea of what it will look like in the next five to 10 years? Knowing this information is crucial as it can significantly impact your business.
March 1, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityMalware Disguised As Windows 11 Upgrade Targets Windows 10 Users
According to researchers at HP, there's a new threat to worry about. Hackers have recently begun disguising malware as Windows 11 upgrades and are using them to target Windows 10 users who are anxious to move to Microsoft's latest OS. This new campaign begins like many others with an email informing the recipient that if they click the link provided in the email, they'll be taken to Microsoft's website where they can get a free copy of Windows 11.
February 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThe San Francisco 49ers Recently Hit With Ransomware Attack
Hackers will attack absolutely anybody. No one is safe and nothing is sacred. Not even football is safe.
February 26, 2022 2 min -
Industry InsightsiPhone Sales Edging Out Android In The US
It's no secret that supply chain issues have impacted a variety of different industries. Apple has been somewhat less impacted than others.
February 25, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Using NFT Excitement To Trick Users
Researchers from Fortinet are warning of a new threat to be on the lookout for.
February 24, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Groups Are Targeting Smaller Business
Cybersecurity authorities from the US, UK and Australia have released a joint advisory warning of the increase in ransomware attacks affecting western organizations.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMFA Fatigue Attack Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
Multi-factor Authentication offers added protection against unauthorized access to an application by prompting the intended user with a push notification or email in order to successfully log-in. Upon confirmation the user is granted access to the application.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Breaking Into Microsoft Teams And Dropping Malware
Researchers at Avanan are a Check Point subsidiary. They have recently issued a warning that anyone who uses Microsoft Teams should be aware of. According to the latest statistics, more than 270 million people use Teams every single month.
February 23, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITThe 3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your Business
If you’re a business owner or planning to open a new business, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your business. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won’t offer enough support. Maybe you have looked at more extensive options and wondered what is truly necessary for your company’s needs.
February 22, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Setting Their Sights On Linux Systems
For most of the history of the internet Linux has been able to stay below the radar of hackers around the world.
February 22, 2022 2 min
