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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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Industry InsightsThe End of an Era: Verizon Shuts Down 3G Network
Verizon, a major wireless company in the United States, has announced that it will no longer offer 3G cellular data as of December 31st, 2022. It marks the end of an era for 3G technology, a technology that has facilitated the evolution of smartphones and internet connectivity over the last two decades.
January 5, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks
Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a VPN can greatly help in reducing those threats.
January 5, 2023 5 min -
Business OperationsHow to Choose the Right Software for Your Business Needs
As a business owner, it's crucial to have the right tools in place to help your business run smoothly and efficiently. One of the critical tools you'll need is the right software. Whether you're looking for software to help you manage finances, communicate with your team, or handle customer relationships, many options are available. So how do you choose the right software for your business needs?
January 4, 2023 2 min -
Cybersecurity270,000 Patients Exposed in Louisiana Healthcare Ransomware Attack
This past October, during a ransomware assault on a healthcare facility in southwest Louisiana, hackers collected and exposed the personal information of approximately 270,000 patients and workers. A ransomware organization known as the Hive has claimed responsibility for the incident.
January 3, 2023 2 min -
Cybersecurity13 Strategies To Make Your Cybersecurity Failproof
Skilled hackers can easily access your system and steal precious business information. Upgrading your cybersecurity can help address this problem.
January 3, 2023 5 min -
CybersecuritySickkids Lab Results Delayed For Weeks Due To Recent Ransomware Attack
SickKids Hospital Hit With Ransomware
January 2, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITMaximize Your Business Potential with Managed IT Services
Companies of all sizes may benefit from managed IT services since they offer a variety of technical support and maintenance services while also saving time and money. Managed IT services may benefit your company in several ways, including:
January 2, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsJump-Start Your Companies Social Media Presence
Social media marketing is an effective tool used to promote your company online. Many people use social media channels to promote products or services; however, companies can also use social media to generate leads without advertising on search engines like Google. In addition, companies with blogs and social media pages might run sponsored posts on other companies' sites to build relationships and gain more fans on social networking websites.
December 31, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsMaximizing Success with a Well-Designed Website
Maximizing Success with a Well-Designed Website
December 30, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Make Dull Data Stand Out and Become Dynamic
EXCEL: How To Make dull data stand out and become dynamic
December 30, 2022 1 min -
Managed ITDid You Know Hardware and Software Expire Too?
We are all aware of the term “use by date.” It is regularly used when talking about food and medications and refers to the date after which the product is no longer safe to consume. However, did you know that your software and hardware can expire too?
December 30, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsTips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work.
December 29, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityThe Rising Threat of BEC Attacks: Don’t Let Your Business Fall Victim
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are becoming widespread and present a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. These attacks involve hackers posing as trusted individuals or organizations via email to request sensitive information or financial transfers.
December 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Scheme Using Fake Copyright Infringement Notices
A new phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by cybersecurity firm Trustwave. In this campaign, hackers use fake copyright infringement notices to trick users into giving away their account details.
December 28, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsEverything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales
Data entry can be a real drag for salespeople. The time they spend on administrative tasks is time away from customer interactions. But that data is vital.
December 28, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityLastPass Security Breach: Encrypted Passwords at Risk
LastPass, a popular password manager, announced that an unauthorized party accessed the company's archived backups of its production data on a third-party cloud-based storage service. According to the company's investigation, a threat actor accessed the cloud storage environment in August 2022 with information obtained from an earlier incident.
December 27, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsGive Your Business An Advantage In 2023 Prepare Your Business For A Successful 2023 With These 3 New Year’s Tech Resolutions
If you don’t have goals for 2023, there’s no better time than the first month of the year to make them. Whether you want to increase sales, customer loyalty or another essential key performance indicator, you must be intentional about your resolutions. If you keep it vague, you probably won’t achieve your goals, so you need to be specific and start small. From there, you can build on your foundation until you’ve reached your objective.
December 27, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsHow To Change lots of text all in one go
WORD: How To Change lots of text all in one go
December 26, 2022 1 min -
CloudExpectation Vs Reality Cloud Platform Backup
Contrary to your expectations, after data loss, it’s likely that you will only be able to restore your cloud data partially. This is because only a partial restore is possible with the “built-in” backup.
December 26, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityDraftKings Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 68,000 Customers
In late November 2022, sports betting firm DraftKings announced that it had suffered a data breach affecting approximately 68,000 customers. The company stated that the breach resulted from a credential stuffing attack, in which attackers obtained credentials from a third-party source and attempted to use them to access DraftKings accounts.
December 26, 2022 2 min
