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Business OperationsRecent Growth of Fake LinkedIn Accounts
According to a KrebsOnSecurity article, the recent growth of phony LinkedIn accounts is causing an identity crisis for the business networking site and organizations that rely on it to hire and evaluate new workers.
November 17, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsImplementing SSO in Your Business
When you're a business owner, you always look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A single sign-on (SSO) system is a great way to simplify authentication. It allows users to access multiple applications with just one login credential, saving them time and money as well as reducing the number of lost or forgotten passwords. As a result, implementing SSO in your business can make it run more smoothly and efficiently.
November 16, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsAre You Losing Hours Each Week Setting Up Video Calls?
Video calls can be a time saver, but a new study shows some workers are wasting up to 10 minutes just getting the call set up. That’s a massive loss of productivity. So it could be time for you to look again at your video call set-up – your microphones and cameras – even which applications you use.
November 16, 2022 1 min -
CybersecuritySaaS Phishing Attacks Are Increasing
It's getting easier than ever to conduct effective phishing campaigns thanks to the rise in popularity of SaaS platforms.
November 15, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Say Goodbye To Boring Bullet-Points
POWERPOINT: How To Say Goodbye To Boring Bullet-Points
November 15, 2022 1 min -
Business Operations7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023
Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. In this digital age, customers also expect more from those they do business with.
November 15, 2022 4 min -
Business OperationsVoIP Features Enhance Customer Experience
There are many reasons why staff may be required to put customers on hold. However, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology can be utilized to ensure that callers do not feel abandoned during this time. In addition, VoIP systems offer the option of entertaining customers while they wait in line. Some possibilities are playing engaging music, explaining new promotions or sales, and delivering exciting marketing messages.
November 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMake Purchases Online? Here Are 4 Things You (And Your Employees) Need To Do To Keep From Becoming A Prime Target For Cybercriminals
ROI Revolution estimates that e-commerce sales will eclipse $236 billion this holiday season. While that’s the most popular time for consumers to purchase online, in 2021 over $2 billion a day was made in online purchases.
November 14, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Rise of Encryption in Businesses
As our world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are finding themselves at a greater risk of cyberattacks. One way companies can protect their data is by encrypting it. Encryption transforms readable data into an unreadable format, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access and interpret it.
November 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHundreds of U.S. News Outlets Affected by Malware
A cyber-security threat actor known as SocGholish has compromised a JavaScript code used by an unnamed media content provider. The malware is being used to spread the FakeUpdates malware to major media outlets across the United States.
November 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Microsoft Report Details Latest Cybersecurity Threats
According to Microsoft's latest announcement, businesses should assess security measures to defend against evolving cyber-security threats.
November 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityDon't Walk The Plank With Pirated Software
If you or your employees use pirated software you are walking the plank and putting your business at risk.
November 10, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsDon’t Overlook These 3 Technology Budget Categories
Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget?
November 10, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsZoom Unveils New Productivity Tools
While holding its Zoomtopia event on November 8, 2022, the video conferencing giant announced the release of two brand-new productivity tools for Zoom users.
November 9, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITWhat Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?
Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business phone system. One that wasn’t the norm. But the pandemic changed that way of thinking. Now internet-based phone systems aren’t simply the norm. They’re mandatory for business continuity.
November 9, 2022 5 min -
CybersecurityHow Uber Was Hacked By An 18-year-old And Why This Is A Warning For Your Business
Uber was hacked by an 18-year-old – here’s how he did it.
November 9, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityAttacks on Business VPNs are Increasing
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used to give users remote access to resources on corporate networks. However, several factors have revealed incompatibilities between VPNs and Zero-Trust security systems.
November 8, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Swap The Right Mic During A Call
TEAMS: How To Swap To The Right Mic During A Call
November 7, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityDropbox Suffers Major Breach in Phishing Attack
It's no secret that cyber attacks are on the rise, and that no company is immune to them. Dropbox, a cloud storage company, was the lastest victim when their GitHub account was compromised. This allowed attackers access to 130 code repositories, which contained sensitive data.
November 7, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations4 Common Technology Budgeting Mistakes
Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You're doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success.
November 7, 2022 3 min
