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Business OperationsHow To Share The Right Screen During A Teams Call
TEAMS: How To Share The Right Screen During A Call
October 19, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityCloudflare Revolutionizes CAPTCHAs
Turnstile, an ambitious new project from Cloudflare, aims to do away with the CAPTCHAs that are now being used on the internet to confirm users are not robots.
October 18, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsAre You Using Teams To Share Sensitive Files?
Microsoft Teams is an excellent tool for collaboration and communication that many of us rely on while working with our colleagues. It's a great way to quickly share information.
October 18, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityInsider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here's How to Stop Them
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders.
October 17, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityDDoS Attacks Target Major U.S. Airports
Some major U.S. airports' websites were inaccessible early on Monday, October 10, 2022, due to a coordinated denial-of-service assault orchestrated by professional hackers. However, officials said flights were unaffected.
October 17, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Attack Hits U.S. Healthcare System
On October 4th, 2022 a cybersecurity incident has disrupted CommonSpirit Hospitals. With more than 150,000 employees, 20,000 physicians, and serving 21 million patients, CommonSpirit Hospitals is the second-largest nonprofit hospital system in the nation. In 21 states, CommonSpirit operates more than 1,000 care sites and 140 hospitals.
October 15, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsThe Advantages of VoIP for Businesses
Voice over IP, or VoIP, has become increasingly popular among business owners. However, many business owners ask if VoIP is viable in a landscape where many voice systems are either no longer supported or cost a fortune to upgrade.
October 14, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITTechnology Problems Shouldn’t Be Scary
If you depend on your computer network to run your business (and who doesn’t?), you’ll want someone treating your data as securely as they would their own.
October 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityModern Criminals Are Unlocking And Stealing Cars In Minutes
Cars have been adapting to more advanced technologies, but so have thieves. With the recent implementation of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in cars, alongside exposed ODB2 (On-Board Diagnostics 2) ports, thieves have been able to unlock and steal cars wirelessly in minutes.
October 14, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityUpdated Malware Attacks Point of Sale Devices
This year, security experts have found three updated versions of Prilex malware that target point-of-sale systems.
October 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIs It Zoom You're Downloading...Or Is It Malware?
Zoom is one of the "go to" tools for business video calls for many of us. It is easy to download and install it.
October 12, 2022 1 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 -
Technology TrendsGoogle Unveils New Products at Pixel Event 2022
During a press event in New York City, Google unveiled the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices, the brand-new Pixel Watch, and a teaser for a forthcoming 2023 Pixel Tablet. Although the devices are similar to those from last year, there seemed to be some welcomed improvements, like additional camera functions, a better screen and battery, and an upgraded Google Tensor processor.
October 11, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy Passwords are Your Business’s Weakest Point
In today's digital world, safeguarding your organization's online assets is critical. Unfortunately, poor password hygiene practices by some employees cause problems for many small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers.
October 10, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Improves Performance
Engineers at Microsoft recently announced performance improvements for their Edge browser. A blog post that the company published recently explained how.
October 10, 2022 2 min -
CloudHow To Keep Cloud Storage Organized
Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage of corporate data stored in the cloud doubled.
October 10, 2022 5 min -
Business OperationsHow To Create Your Own Text Format And Use It Quickly
WORD: How To Create Your Own Text Format And Use It Quickly
October 10, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityCISA Issues Warning Over Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has warned that hackers are already using zero-day Exchange Server exploits to break into victims' networks and steal data and that more attacks are likely to come.
October 8, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsProduct Releases from Amazon’s Hardware 2022 Event
A number of exciting products were announced at Amazon's Hardware 2022 event. These announcements include two brand-new Eero home networking products and the news that the next-generation Echo Dot devices will feature Eero capabilities.
October 7, 2022 2 min
