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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityResearchers Find New CPU Security Vulnerability
Remember the Heartbleed scare we had a couple years back? It was a nasty side-channel attack that was somewhat exotic and difficult to pull off, and it was absolutely devastating and sent shockwaves through the entire world.
July 19, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Sort Your Emails Into Eye-Catching Categories
OUTLOOK: Sort your emails into eye-catching categories
July 19, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Insert Text Into Emails Really Quickly
OUTLOOK: Insert text into emails really quickly
July 19, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Hackers Have Set Their Sights On Exchange Servers
Microsoft Exchange servers are once more in the crosshairs of hackers around the world. Most recently, hacking groups have been specifically targeting them to deploy BlackCat ransomware.
July 18, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsThe Surprising Ways Mobile Technology Impacts Our Lives
If you grew up in the days before the internet, it's absolutely staggering to think of all the ways that mobile technology has changed our lives (and mostly for the better).
July 16, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Need To Be Aware Of This If Any Of Your Employees Work Remotely
Only half of businesses have cloud-based cyber security protection that protects their employees regardless of where they work. And yet three-quarters of businesses now have employees who work outside the office on a regular basis.
July 15, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsEdge Will Replace Internet Explorer After It Is Gone
It may seem as though Internet Explorer is the browser that will not die, but according to Microsoft, it is now a step closer to breathing its last virtual breath.
July 15, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Panchan Botnet Targets Linux Servers
If you're involved with IT Security at any level and if your network includes Linux servers, keep a watchful eye out for the new Panchan botnet.
July 14, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Turn A Word Document Into A PowerPoint
POWERPOINT: Turn a Word document into a PowerPoint
July 13, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHow To Protect Your Company With Cybersecurity Awareness
These days, companies spend significant sums of money to protect themselves from cyber criminals. The threat matrix is vast, and attacks can come from almost any quarter. That is why many companies not only spend heavily on antivirus software, but also on a wide range of tools that IT security professionals can leverage to intercept attacks "at the gates" and prevent attackers from ever breaching their defenses.
July 13, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Make Everything Symmetrical
POWERPOINT: Make everything symmetrical
July 13, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityIs Starbucks The Biggest Danger For Your Business?
For a long time, Starbucks has called itself the ‘Third Place,’ which they defined as the place between home and work.
July 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityData Breach Hits One Of America’s Largest Healthcare Providers
Do you receive healthcare of any kind from Kaiser Permanente? If so, be aware that they recently published a data breach notification indicating that an unidentified attacker accessed an email account that contained personal health information on April 5th, 2022.
July 12, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITHow to Find the Right Managed IT Service Provider for Your Business
When looking for an IT service provider for outsourced tech support, it’s crucial to remember not all IT service providers are the same. You need to find one that understands your specific needs and can offer you the best possible service.
July 11, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityCisco Email Gateway Appliance Users Should Apply Security Patch
Tech giant Cisco recently sent out a notification to its vast customer base urging them to apply a recently issued patch that addresses a critical security vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass the authentication process entirely and gain access to the web management interface of Cisco email gateway appliances with non-default configurations.
July 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySome Employees Won’t Stop Using Apps Banned By Their IT Department
How concerned is your company's team about cyber security? Your people are most likely concerned. However, many employees are not.
July 9, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsSimple Ways To Hire The Perfect Candidate The First Time
Top quality talent can be difficult to find in any field, if you have spent any time looking for and hiring people, you know the challenge can be an especially daunting one. There's tremendous competition for talented folks. Given the cost of hiring and training new people, it's something you want to get right the first time as often as possible.
July 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMassive Phishing Attack Scammed Millions Of Facebook Messenger Users
According to research conducted by the cybersecurity firm PIXM, there is a massive phishing campaign that peaked in April and May of this year (2022) and it is still ongoing.
July 8, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITWhat a Top-Notch IT Services Provider Will Offer Your Business
There are several reasons why small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours should be able to meet all their technology needs in one location. One reason is that small businesses often lack the resources of large corporations, so making the most of what you have is essential. Another advantage of centralization is that there will be no delays in receiving services, allowing you to maintain your peace of mind.
July 7, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityResearchers Warn About Symbiote Malware Which Attacks Linux Machines
Are you a Linux user? If so, be aware that there is a new kind of malware to be concerned about. The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence team, in concert with Joakim Kennedy (an Intezer Analyze security researcher), have announced the discovery of a new strain of malware.
July 7, 2022 2 min
