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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityRisks of Public Wifi
While public Wi-Fi can be a convenient way to stay connected while traveling, it is important to be aware of its potential security risks. If a hacker intercepts your data while using public Wi-Fi, it can result in identity theft, compromised credentials, malware exposure, or even compromise your business account.
December 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityVice Society Claims Cincinnati State College Cyberattack
Data allegedly stolen from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has been leaked after Vice Society attacked the campus.
November 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityDuckDuckGo Releases App Tracking Protection Beta for Android
The feature is comparable to Apple's 'App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo's method does not rely on app developers' compliance with user choice.
November 21, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsDon’t Overlook These 3 Technology Budget Categories
Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget?
November 10, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityAttacks on Business VPNs are Increasing
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used to give users remote access to resources on corporate networks. However, several factors have revealed incompatibilities between VPNs and Zero-Trust security systems.
November 8, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityDropbox Suffers Major Breach in Phishing Attack
It's no secret that cyber attacks are on the rise, and that no company is immune to them. Dropbox, a cloud storage company, was the lastest victim when their GitHub account was compromised. This allowed attackers access to 130 code repositories, which contained sensitive data.
November 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIf You Have Employees Working From Home, Here Are Three Things All Remote Employees Must Do Now To Prevent Your Company From Being Hacked
The last few years have seen countless companies going to a hybrid work model. According to a survey by Envoy over 77% of businesses have some full or part-time remote employees.
November 4, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsTech Budgeting 101 for Small Businesses
With the new year around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your organization’s budget to ensure your business has the resources it needs to continue to grow and prosper in the coming year.
November 1, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityCreate a Secure Environment for Remote Workers
Having remote workers in your business is a great way to expand cost-effectiveness and helps your business grow. But, unfortunately, many businesses have issued remote workers limited access to the network to protect important information. Knowing this, hackers are finding creative ways to access networks and steal vital information.
October 12, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity4 Cyberthreats Small Businesses Need to Know
Data breaches have become more common in recent years, owing primarily to the rapid emergence of new threats. According to a new study, the average cost of a data breach increased 2.6% from 2021 to 2022. Hackers can now access sensitive information a lot easier than ever before, thanks to the growth of the internet and the increasing interconnectedness of businesses. They can then sell that information on the dark web or use it to commit other crimes such as identity theft.
October 12, 2022 4 min -
Cybersecurity4 Employee Cyberthreat Traits
To succeed in today’s modern competitive business landscape, you need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your employees. This will equip you to identify areas where employees may need further training, including cybersecurity awareness.
October 3, 2022 4 min -
Business Operations6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies.
September 26, 2022 5 min -
CybersecurityBalancing a Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents
A cyber incident is a type of security event that can harm a business like yours. Ranging from data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these incidents can hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
July 28, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityCyber Incident Prevention Best Practices for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a large, multimillion-dollar company. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Although the media mainly focuses on attacks on big businesses, small businesses are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals.
July 26, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityYou May Need To Replace Old Cisco VPN Routers
Do you own one or more of the following products made by Cisco?
July 22, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Zyxel Products To Fix Possible Security Vulnerability
Do you use a Zyxel firewall? If so, there's good news. The company has fixed an issue you may not have even been aware that you had.
June 4, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN
There's a big change coming to the Microsoft Edge browser. Big enough that it may prompt some users to switch to Edge.
May 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySome Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group
Microsoft recently confirmed that an account belonging to one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, which allowed them to abscond with portions of the company's source code.
April 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCritical Vulnerability Discovered in Sophos Firewall Version 18.5.3 and Older
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March 31, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThree Critical Vulnerabilities found in APC Smart-UPS Devices
APC, one of the leaders in backup power supply products are on the receiving end of three new vulnerabilities which may put millions of organizations at risk.
March 16, 2022 5 min
