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CybersecurityMalware-as-a-Service Gaining Popularity
Malware as a Service (MaaS) has gained popularity over the past few years as a method of spreading malware. Typically, MaaS is provided at a monthly, annual, or lifetime subscription price. Once a threat actor obtains access to the malware, they can target individuals through various tactics.
October 6, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsTesla Introduces Optimus Robot Prototype
Tesla introduces the humanoid Optimus robot prototype and claims to be aiming for a price of under $20,000.
October 5, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Send The Fonts Used In Your Document
WORD: How To Send The Fonts Used In Your Document
October 5, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsDoes Working From Home Reduce Productivity?
Do your employees occasionally work from home?
October 5, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsFirefox 105.0 Update, The End of Low Memory Crashes and Other Features
The most recent version of Firefox, version 105, was made available for download on September 20, 2022. This version is a minor update that does not offer as many new features as previous versions.
October 4, 2022 2 min -
Technology Trends6 Discontinued Tech Tools You Should Stop Using
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly.
October 4, 2022 5 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 2022 Update
Microsoft released the "first major update" for Windows 11 on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, as Windows 11 nears its first anniversary. According to a blog posted by Microsoft, the Windows 11 update focuses on four key areas:
October 3, 2022 2 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 OperationsHow To Optimize Your Website With SEO
So, you've built your company's website. That's great news and a major milestone, for sure. Unfortunately, your work is just beginning. If you want anybody to be able to find you among the billions of sites that make up the internet, you're going to need a little bit of help.
October 1, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 Accounts Targeted In New BEC Scam
Recently, researchers at Mitiga have sounded the alarm about a new Business Email Compromise (BEC) campaign. They discovered evidence of the campaign responding to another incident and have watched the campaign grow in scope and scale over time.
September 30, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityModern Security Solutions For Evolving Ransomware Attacks
Based on a recent survey conducted by the folks at Titaniam, a solid majority of organizations have robust security tools in place. Yet nearly 40 percent of them have fallen victim to a ransomware attack in the past year.
September 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityOracle Cloud Infrastructure New Vulnerability Patch
In June, Wiz engineers discovered and reported #AttachMe, a critical cloud isolation flaw in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
September 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityBusting Four Popular Cybersecurity Myths
As the business world becomes increasingly digitized, you’ll have to tackle several dangers that come with doing business online. Cybercriminals nowadays have several methods to target organizations, from credential hacks to sophisticated ransomware attacks.
September 28, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsKnown Senders Option In Google Calendar Decreases Spam Invites
Recently, Google's engineers introduced a small but important feature to their Calendar app. If you haven't used the "known senders" option, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
September 27, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Make A New Contact Automatically
OUTLOOK: How To Make A New Contact Automatically
September 27, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityWhat Makes A Strong Password? And Why You Need One?
Think about some of your private accounts right now. Chances are that you have an email account, social media accounts, bank account and more that are all password protected. Do you share passwords across different accounts, and are your passwords strong enough to keep cybercriminals away from your private information? If not, it might be time to evaluate.
September 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityDuckDuckGo Email Privacy Service Beta Released
DuckDuckGo has a reputation for protecting the privacy of its users far more than most other companies. Last year, the tiny search engine announced that they were experimenting with a free service designed to dodge email trackers as a means of further protecting the privacy of its users.
September 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAndroid 13 is safer for your business
Most of us depend on our mobile phones. And it's possible that your employees are frequently using their personal phones to complete work tasks.
September 26, 2022 1 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 -
Technology TrendsApple Products Released at Far Out Event
On September 7, 2022, Apple hosted its annual product release event at one pm Eastern Time (ET). Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, took the stage at the Far Out event held at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, to unveil a slew of brand-new and significantly enhanced devices. The iPhone 14 and several new smartwatches and AirPods are among the latest products.
September 24, 2022 3 min
