Nearly 1 Million Windows Computers Have Serious Vulnerability
If any of your business’s computers are running older versions of Windows, you need to make sure they receive a patch that fixes a vulnerability known as BlueKeep. Discover what Windows versions have this dangerous vulnerability and where you can find the patches. Nearly 1 million computers have this security hole, according to one report. […]
5 Ways the May 2019 Update Can Make You More Efficient When Working with Windows 10
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Here are five enhancements in this latest feature update that can improve your productivity. On May 21, 2019, Microsoft released the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903). Learning from past mistakes, Microsoft did not rush to get the update out the door. Instead, it kept […]
Watch Out for This Direct Deposit Scam
Cybercriminals are trying to scam businesses into depositing employee paychecks into their bank accounts. Learn about the variations of the scam and what you can do so that your business does not become the next victim. Most companies use direct deposit to pay their employees. In the United States, for example, more than 80% of […]
Don’t Let Your Phone Stalk You
Stalkerware is legal but often considered unethical. Find out what stalkerware is and how it can get on your smartphone. The idea of someone tracking your whereabouts and eavesdropping on your conversations can be unsettling. Yet, more than 58,000 Google Android users had this happen to them. That’s because these individuals had stalkerware installed on […]
Hackers Are Hunting for Bigger Game with New Version of Ransomware
Pinchy Spider and GandCrab sound like scoundrels in a super-hero comic book, but they are real-life villains in the business world. Learn how to defend your company against the Pinchy Spider hacking group’s latest tactics and its newest version of the GandCrab ransomware. Back in January 2018, a hacking group known as Pinchy Spider launched […]
Are Your Employees Inadvertently Exposing Your Company’s Sensitive Data?
The ease in which employees can now share information coupled with current cultural trends is causing accidental data leaks in many businesses. Learn how to prevent employees from accidentally exposing your organization’s sensitive data. The number is eye-opening: 83% of companies believe that employee errors have put sensitive business and customer data at risk of […]
Malvertising Is Likely Coming to a Browser Near You
Cybercriminals are increasingly posting malicious ads on legitimate websites to obtain data and spread malware. Discover how malvertising works and what you can do to protect your business from it. Cybercriminals do not take holidays off — in fact, they often use them to their advantage. That’s how a group of hackers celebrated President’s Day […]
How the Models in the Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Stack Up
Samsung is launching four models of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S10. Discover when these smartphones will be released and how they differ from each other. The Galaxy S10 (standard model), Galaxy S10+ (deluxe model), and Galaxy S10e (entry-level model) are expected to arrive in stores on March 8. Samsung will also be releasing its […]
IoT Devices Might Not Look Like a Computer, But They Can Be Just as Dangerous
Installing an IoT-ready security camera or outfitting a crucial production system with IoT technology can put a business in harm’s way. Learn about the security risks that IoT devices can pose and how to mitigate those risks. On October 9, 2018, security researchers at SEC Consult revealed that millions of security cameras and other video […]
5 Things to Try in Windows 10 after the October 2018 Update Is Installed
The Windows 10 October 2018 Update includes many new features and enhancements. Here are five notable ones that you might find useful. Microsoft officially released another major update for Windows 10 on October 2, 2018. Like previous updates, the Windows 10 October 2018 Update includes many new features and enhancements. Here are five notable ones […]