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CybersecurityNew Malware Uses Word Documents To Get On Your System
Researchers at HP have discovered a new malware loader that they've dubbed SVCReady. While new malware strains are common, this one is distinct for a couple of different reasons.
July 6, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Adding Restore Apps Feature To Make Reinstalling Easier
Are you excited about Windows 11? Many people are and in fact there are legions of beta users who are in the Windows Insiders group so they can get a sneak peek at some of the features on deck as updates are released.
July 5, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Quickly Turn Off Your Camera During A Call
TEAMS: Quickly turn off your camera during a call
July 5, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Quickly Mute Your Mic During A Call
TEAMS: Quickly mute your mic during a call
July 5, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Is Taking A Responsible Leadership In The Field Of AI
Microsoft has always been a pioneer in the field of technology. And being in a leadership position frequently entails making tough choices for the greater good.
July 4, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Teaming Up To Wreak Havoc On Corporate Users
It's never a good thing when well-organized groups of hackers start working together, but that's what appears to be happening.
July 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityEmotet Malware Will Include Credit Card Theft In Attacks
If you're involved in information security in any capacity, you're probably quite familiar with the infamous Emotet botnet. It's one of the most dangerous and prolific botnets out there and it is a dire threat to organizations of all sizes.
July 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMedical Service Provider Data Breach Affects 2 Million Users
Depending on where you live, you may have received medical care from the Shields Health Care Group (Shields), or from a provider associated with them.
July 1, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityBeware New Windows Vulnerability With Remote Search Window Access
You may not know the name Matthew Hickey, but you should thank him for a recent discovery that could save you a lot of grief.
June 30, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySome Carrier Embedded Android Apps May Have Security Vulnerabilities
Recently, Microsoft reported high severity security vulnerabilities in multiple apps offered by large international mobile service providers. What makes this especially noteworthy is the fact that these vulnerabilities aren't app specific, but framework specific. Many carriers use the same basic framework to construct their apps and now all have been found to contain vulnerabilities.
June 29, 2022 2 min -
Industry InsightsHow GTA and Simcoe County Professional Services Firms and Construction Companies Can Quickly Eliminate Tech Problems in Their Office
Now more than ever, we depend on technology to run our business (and our lives). When the "internet goes down," most businesses are at a standstill until they are back online, costing thousands in lost productivity and sales.
June 29, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityMillions Of MySQL Server Users’ Data Found On The Internet
Do you maintain a MySQL server? If so, you're certainly not alone. What you may not know is that according to research conducted by The Shadowserver Foundation, (a cybersecurity research group) there are literally millions of MySQL servers visible on the internet that shouldn't be. In all, the group found more than 3.6 million MySQL servers visible on the web and using the default port, TCP port 3306.
June 28, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Speed Up Typing In Excel
EXCEL: Speed up typing
June 28, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Do Super Fast Sums In Excel Without Formulas
EXCEL: Do super-fast sums without formulas
June 28, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Using Personal Messages On WhatsApp To Attack
Are you a WhatsApp user? If so, be aware that hackers have worked out a means of hijacking a user's WhatsApp account and gaining access to a user's contact list and personal messages.
June 27, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITWhy Smart Businesses Outsource Their IT Needs
In today's business world, technology plays a significant role in almost every industry. It has disrupted the way we live, work, interact and collaborate.
June 25, 2022 3 min -
Managed ITNeed More Reliable IT Services for Your Business?
One of the biggest challenges that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face is how to use their limited resources most effectively. Every decision, from what products or services to offer to how to market and sell them, has to be made to protect their bottom line.
June 25, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsMicrosoft Releases Multiple New Features For Teams
Teams was "just another Microsoft application" before the pandemic. Thanks to Covid-19 though, demand for video conferencing solutions shot through the roof, and suddenly Teams found its groove.
June 25, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIntel Users Should Update Firmware To Avoid This Ransomware
Not long ago, researchers at Eclypsium got a lucky break. An unknown and unidentified individual began leaking communications from inside the Conti ransomware organization.
June 24, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAre Your Apps Spying On You? Now You Can Find Out
Taking control of your privacy is a hot topic these days. Permission settings on Android and iOS allow you to control which apps have access to your data.
June 24, 2022 1 min
