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Technology TrendsMicrosoft Office And Google Docs Sync For Offline Use
Recently, Google announced a small but significant change to Google Docs. Now, if you have enabled offline access for files you have stored on your Google Drive, the system will auto-sync any Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, or Word files if you have opened them with Google Slides, Sheets, or Docs.
August 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecret Twitter Accounts Are Not What You Think
Do you have a Twitter account? Have you been patting yourself on the back while assuming that your identity was a secret, allowing you to ply the waters of Twitter in anonymity?
August 10, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsNew Version Releases For iOS Devices
Apple has recently announced a new string of updates for their OS family including iOS, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5, watchOS 8.7 and tvOS 15.6.
August 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAndroid And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender
Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering.
August 2, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsThe Windows 11 Apps That Use Your Microphone And Camera
Are you a member of the Windows 11 Insiders group? If so, then you already know that you get a sneak peek at all the cool new features the engineers at Microsoft are building into the new Operating System.
August 1, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWordPress NinjaForms Plugin Was Force Updated Due To Vulnerability
Do you run a WordPress site? Do you also use the popular forms design and management plugin called NinjaForms? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that NinjaForms was recently found to have a critical security flaw.
July 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Your Business Needs to Prepare for Cyber Incidents
As the world becomes more digital, so do the risks of conducting business online. Cyber incidents can happen to any business, regardless of size or industry, and can have serious consequences.
July 29, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityVoicemail Phishing Attacks Called Vishing Are On The Rise
While "vishing" is by no means a new threat, it's not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people's attention. So, if you haven't heard the term before, you're not alone.
July 28, 2022 2 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 -
CybersecuritySimple Tips For Securing Smart Device Data
Data security isn't something that's at the forefront of most people's minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to do real, meaningful work. Most people have a plethora of devices they tap into on a regular basis and take with them wherever they go.
July 27, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCyber Incident Response 101 for Small Businesses
Imagine it's the end of a long workday and you're ready to head home for the evening. However, just as you're about to leave, you find out your email credentials have been hacked and critical data has been stolen from your business. As a small business, you may have to deal with similar scenarios caused by phishing attacks, ransomware, malware or any other security threat.
July 27, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityOne Of The Largest US Banks Discloses Data Breach
Do you have an account with Michigan-based Flagstar Bank? As one of the largest banks in the United States, it's quite possible that you do.
July 26, 2022 2 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 -
CybersecurityResearchers Find New CPU Security Vulnerability
Remember the Heartbleed scare we had a couple years back? It was a nasty side-channel attack that was somewhat exotic and difficult to pull off, and it was absolutely devastating and sent shockwaves through the entire world.
July 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Hackers Have Set Their Sights On Exchange Servers
Microsoft Exchange servers are once more in the crosshairs of hackers around the world. Most recently, hacking groups have been specifically targeting them to deploy BlackCat ransomware.
July 18, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Need To Be Aware Of This If Any Of Your Employees Work Remotely
Only half of businesses have cloud-based cyber security protection that protects their employees regardless of where they work. And yet three-quarters of businesses now have employees who work outside the office on a regular basis.
July 15, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityNew Panchan Botnet Targets Linux Servers
If you're involved with IT Security at any level and if your network includes Linux servers, keep a watchful eye out for the new Panchan botnet.
July 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To Protect Your Company With Cybersecurity Awareness
These days, companies spend significant sums of money to protect themselves from cyber criminals. The threat matrix is vast, and attacks can come from almost any quarter. That is why many companies not only spend heavily on antivirus software, but also on a wide range of tools that IT security professionals can leverage to intercept attacks "at the gates" and prevent attackers from ever breaching their defenses.
July 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIs Starbucks The Biggest Danger For Your Business?
For a long time, Starbucks has called itself the ‘Third Place,’ which they defined as the place between home and work.
July 12, 2022 2 min
