2022’s 3 Biggest IT Trends Affecting Your Business
Keeping track of IT developments that can affect business operations is a daily challenge. As we’re half way through 2022, we’re looking at three IT trends affecting all organizations, no matter their size or industry.
How to Setup a Secure Home Office Network
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased the number of people working from home, making home office networks routine rather than an exception. Home offices typically use a Wi-Fi network to connect wireless devices such as computers, phones, IP cameras, TVs and voice assistants to the internet. This type of network requires some basic steps to […]
4 Actions to Take After Upgrading to Windows 11
After upgrading to Windows 11, you probably will be excited and want to start using it right away. However, it is better to perform some checks and customizations. Here are four actions you might consider taking. After you upgrade to Windows 11, you probably will be tempted to immediately use it. You might want to […]
Ukraine Invasion Threatens US Cybersecurity
Hacking groups throughout the world are increasing their activities as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Some of these groups are supporting a particular side, while others simply want to take advantage of the resulting chaos. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning concerning the […]
Don’t Upgrade with this Fake Windows 11 Install
Malicious actors routinely use current events to lure victims into downloading their malware. For example, one such entity registered the windows-upgraded.com domain on January 27, 2022, the day after Microsoft announced the final phase of the Windows 11 upgrade. The actor used this website to infect computers with RedLine Stealer by disguising it as a […]
Don’t Leave Your Cloud App Data Vulnerable
Many companies use cloud apps like Microsoft 365, Google G Suite, and Salesforce without adequately protecting the data within those apps. Learn why this is problematic and how businesses can remedy the situation. When cloud computing was first introduced, most businesses were reluctant to try the apps being offered by public cloud service providers. Companies […]
Android Malware Attacking Again
Cybercriminals have recently increased their use of banking trojans, which continue to become more effective as they evolve. For example, Brazilian Remote Access Tool Android (BRATA) was originally spyware for Android devices, but has now been upgraded to a banking trojan. Hackers have developed multiple versions of BRATA, depending on its intended target. BRATA’s most […]
3 Ways Windows 11 Will Make It Harder for Hackers to Attack Your Company’s Computers
The rollout of Windows 11 is well underway. Here are three ways Windows 11 is helping companies keep malware at bay.
Dridex is sending out Termination Letters, Fake Covid Funerals
The latest Dridex phishing campaign has been using various hot topics to lure its victims, including COVID-19 funeral assistance and employee termination letters. Regardless of the message’s contents, the purpose of the email is to get the reader to click on an attachment, which is typically in Excel or Word format. Opening this document installs […]
GoDaddy Data Breach Exposes Million Users
GoDaddy reports that it was the victim of a data breach affecting up to 1.2 million of its customers. The breach occurred in September 2021, although the web hosting service didn’t notice it until November of this year. Security researchers say the breach was the result of inadequate security that failed to meet industry best […]