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Technology TrendsTop 4 Tech Trend Predictions for 2022
Over the last few decades, technology has been a driving force in business transformation and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. The fact that direct digital transformation investments are projected to total $7 trillion between 2020 and 2023 demonstrates this.1 If you want your firm to succeed, you must have the appropriate technologies to help you keep up with the changing business world.
January 12, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityT-Mobile Reports Scam Calls Have Increased 116 Percent Since 2020
If you're like most cellphone users, you absolutely love the automatic call blocking feature that most companies offer as part of their standard service. A call comes in from a "suspicious" number and the phone just blocks it.
January 8, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITHow to Prioritize Your Technology Gaps
Today's technology-based businesses must deal with multiple issues, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition and regulatory compliance. Hence, keeping your technology infrastructure up to date is critical, and a technology audit is the best place to start.
January 6, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy You Should Prioritize Your Technology Gaps
Technology is an unavoidable component of most businesses these days, helping them achieve their goals and vision. However, if you are not cautious, technological flaws could allow cybercriminals to access your network and cause harm to your company. Technology auditing is the solution to this problem.
January 5, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityNew Ransomware Named AvosLocker Uses Multiple Tricks In Attacks
There's a new strain of ransomware to be concerned about in the form of AvosLocker.
January 5, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Your All In One SEO Plugin For Security Patch
Do you own and operate a WordPress website? Do you also use the "All in One" SEO plugin?
January 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityReasons The Log4j Java Library Security Issue Is Concerning
Haven't heard of Log4j before right now? If not, you're certainly not alone but unfortunately it's something you're likely to hear more about in the weeks ahead. It may wind up being the cause of a few headaches for you.
January 3, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySome Lenovo Laptops Have Admin Level Security Vulnerability
Do you own a Lenovo Yoga or ThinkPad laptop? If so be advised that a pair of critical security flaws have recently been found that could allow an attacker Admin level access to your machine.
January 1, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Teams Gets End To End Encryption
Two months ago, Microsoft began rolling out support for end-to-end encryption for all Teams calls. Given the pandemic and the increased demand for Teams and services like it, that was a very big deal.
December 30, 2021 2 min -
Technology TrendsAndroid Can Track AirTags And Similar Devices With New App
The Apple and Android ecosystems just took another step toward melding together with the release of a new App built by Apple.
December 28, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityQNAP Still Dealing With Attacks On NAS Devices
QNAP has recently warned its customers of an ongoing campaign that is targeting QNAP NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices and infecting them with cryptomining malware. This particular campaign is deploying software designed to mine Bitcoin and using your computing power to generate profits for them. If you are infected, you'll see a new process running on your system named "OOM_Reaper."
December 24, 2021 2 min -
Cybersecurity4 Reasons Phishing Is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent over email, text messages, phone calls or social media. If you fall into this trap, you could end up with malware, system slowdowns and sensitive data loss, among other things.
December 23, 2021 3 min -
CybersecurityHackers Stealing Credit Card Info Are Targeting E-Commerce WordPress Sites
With the holiday shopping season in full swing shoppers are descending on virtual storefronts in droves seeking the best deals. Naturally this means that hackers are also circling like sharks watching for an opportunity to steal data and profit from it.
December 22, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityWhatsApp Now Provides Disappearing Messages Feature To Improve Security
Whatsapp has had a tough year from a security standpoint and has suffered losses in the size of its user base as a result.
December 21, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityCox Communications Reports Recent Data Breach
Cox Communications is a major provider of cable, internet, and phone service in the United States. The company is the latest in a seemingly unending parade of companies to fall victim to a hacking attack. In this case, the hacker gained access to company servers by impersonating a member of Cox Communication's Customer Support team. At this point details are sketchy as the investigation into the matter is ongoing.
December 20, 2021 2 min -
Business Operations3 Great IT Resolutions For The New Year
As the new year kicks off, many business owners and entrepreneurs are making their New Year’s resolutions. Most of these business owners will be focused on increasing profits or expanding growth, but it would be wise to focus on some IT- or tech-related resolutions as well. Making sure that you are up-to-date on the most recent tech and security measures can go a long way toward growing and protecting your business.
December 18, 2021 4 min -
CybersecuritySecurity Vulnerabilities Were Found In These Popular WiFi Routers
Most people have a home network these days which connects their computers and tablets, allows them to stream video from their Smart TVs, and surf the web from their phones using their home network rather than their cellphone's data plan.
December 14, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityDNA Testing Company Was Hacked And Data Was Breached
Have you had your DNA tested by DDC (DNA Diagnostic Center)? If so be advised that the company was recently hacked and that the attackers were able to make off with data impacting 2,102,436 people. According to the company's disclosure statement the breach occurred between May 24th and July 28th 2021 and the company's internal investigation into the matter was concluded on October 29th.
December 9, 2021 2 min -
Business Operations6 Signs You Need a Tech Refresh
When used strategically, technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient and innovative workforce. That’s why businesses that prioritize technology are three times more likely to exceed corporate goals.* In a business world that’s evolving at a breakneck pace, your company may not be able to perform at its full potential if it lacks the necessary technology.
December 9, 2021 4 min -
CybersecurityOver 4,000 Online Shopping Retailers Hit With Data Breach
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has identified more than 4,000 different retailers that have been compromised by hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities on checkout pages in order to divert payments and steal payment card details.
December 8, 2021 2 min
