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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityHow Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams
Phishing can lose you a lot of money and expose sensitive information. Microsoft 365 Defender can dramatically mitigate this risk with several features.
January 26, 2023 5 min -
CybersecurityCredential Stuffing Attack Strikes Norton LifeLock
Norton LifeLock, a leading provider of identity protection and cybersecurity services, recently experienced a data breach caused by a credential stuffing attack.
January 19, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCisco Issues Warning on Security Flaws in Routers
A recent report by Cisco revealed some of its routers were prone to several security flaws. As a result, business owners and their IT staff should pay close attention to the security of their networks to determine the appropriate course of action. Due to their high potential for cybersecurity attacks, end-of-life devices are particularly concerned.
January 18, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityIowa School Cyberattack Results in Several Days of School Closures
A cyberattack on the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) in Iowa has left parents and students scrambling to stay updated on the latest news. The DMPS canceled classes and activities for two days due to a security breach in their network as technicians scrambled to protect data and restore the computer system. The school announced that classes would be canceled for its 33,000 students and that they were working with local law enforcement to investigate the attack.
January 16, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITWhy Every Small Business Needs a Managed IT Service Provider
As a small business owner, your business may face various challenges regarding IT support, such as limited resources or lack of experience. This is why it's essential to have reliable IT systems in place, as they can be valuable allies in solving these challenges.
January 14, 2023 2 min -
CybersecuritySynology Issues Patch for Severe VPN Plus Server Vulnerability
Synology has issued a patch for a severe vulnerability in the VPN Plus Servers that could be used to take control of systems remotely.
January 13, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITManaged IT Services: The Key to Staying Competitive in the Digital Age
As a managed IT service provider, we understand the importance of technology in helping businesses stay competitive in the digital age. In today's fast-paced business environment, staying up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies is essential for success. However, for small and medium-sized businesses, this can be a challenge. It can be difficult to stay competitive without the resources or expertise to keep up with the latest trends and developments in the tech world.
January 10, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityAndroid Malware Targets Financial Institutions
Since October 2022, a new kind of malware has been targeting financial institutions. A widespread and powerful type of Android malware has turned its focus to online banking apps, employing keylogging capabilities to steal passwords and usernames for bank accounts, social networking accounts, and other accounts stored in your Android device.
January 7, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityRackspace Attacked By Ransomware
On Friday, December 2nd, managed cloud computing company Rackspace detected suspicious activity on its hosted Exchange environment. Upon discovery, Rackspace immediately took proactive measures to isolate the hosted Exchange environment and contain the incident, working alongside industry-leading third-party cybersecurity experts. The company has now determined that this suspicious activity was the result of a ransomware incident and has hired a leading cyber defence firm to investigate.
January 6, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks
Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a VPN can greatly help in reducing those threats.
January 5, 2023 5 min -
Cybersecurity270,000 Patients Exposed in Louisiana Healthcare Ransomware Attack
This past October, during a ransomware assault on a healthcare facility in southwest Louisiana, hackers collected and exposed the personal information of approximately 270,000 patients and workers. A ransomware organization known as the Hive has claimed responsibility for the incident.
January 3, 2023 2 min -
Cybersecurity13 Strategies To Make Your Cybersecurity Failproof
Skilled hackers can easily access your system and steal precious business information. Upgrading your cybersecurity can help address this problem.
January 3, 2023 5 min -
CybersecuritySickkids Lab Results Delayed For Weeks Due To Recent Ransomware Attack
SickKids Hospital Hit With Ransomware
January 2, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITDid You Know Hardware and Software Expire Too?
We are all aware of the term “use by date.” It is regularly used when talking about food and medications and refers to the date after which the product is no longer safe to consume. However, did you know that your software and hardware can expire too?
December 30, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsTips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work.
December 29, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Scheme Using Fake Copyright Infringement Notices
A new phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by cybersecurity firm Trustwave. In this campaign, hackers use fake copyright infringement notices to trick users into giving away their account details.
December 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityLastPass Security Breach: Encrypted Passwords at Risk
LastPass, a popular password manager, announced that an unauthorized party accessed the company's archived backups of its production data on a third-party cloud-based storage service. According to the company's investigation, a threat actor accessed the cloud storage environment in August 2022 with information obtained from an earlier incident.
December 27, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsGive Your Business An Advantage In 2023 Prepare Your Business For A Successful 2023 With These 3 New Year’s Tech Resolutions
If you don’t have goals for 2023, there’s no better time than the first month of the year to make them. Whether you want to increase sales, customer loyalty or another essential key performance indicator, you must be intentional about your resolutions. If you keep it vague, you probably won’t achieve your goals, so you need to be specific and start small. From there, you can build on your foundation until you’ve reached your objective.
December 27, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsWhat to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas of optimization.
December 21, 2022 4 min -
CybersecuritySocial Media Identity Theft
As a business owner, what would you do if someone created a fake social media account with your name, your picture, and your images only to then reach out to your friends, family members, and customers with the sole purpose of scamming them out of large sums of cash?
December 12, 2022 3 min
