Is 5G Safe?
Just like when microwave ovens and 4G services were introduced, the rollout of 5G services has sparked concerns about safety. Should you be concerned? Here are some things to keep in mind. Just like when microwave ovens and 4G services were introduced, the rollout of 5G services has sparked concerns about safety. If you perform […]
5 Email Scams to Watch Out for During Tax Season
It is tax season in the United States, which means both businesses and individuals are at risk of being conned out of their money or data. Learn about five popular email scams that will likely make the rounds. It is tax season in the United States — and cybercriminals all over the world know it. […]
5G: The Race is On
In the United States, the four main wireless carriers are rolling out 5G services. Find out what they are offering and how fast their 5G service might be. The race to 5G has started in earnest around the world. In the United States, the four main wireless carriers — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon — […]
Here’s What You Can Do If You Aren’t Ready to Say Goodbye to Windows 7
Windows 7 is reaching the end of its life cycle on January 14, 2020. Here are your options if you want to keep using it. The sun is setting on Windows 7. If you are still using this old but reliable workhorse in your business, it might be time to say goodbye and let it […]
Keep Tabs on Which Version of Windows 10 Your Business’s Computers Are Running
Windows 10 follows a different lifecycle than its predecessors. Learn about this lifecycle and how to check a computer to see if it is running an unsupported version of Windows 10. With all the attention that Windows 7’s demise is getting, another deadline has passed with much less fanfare. On November 12, 2019, Windows 10 […]
Online Holiday Scams & How to Protect Your Data
December is the busiest shopping month of the year with several gift giving holidays within. Companies send out more email volume during this time to past purchasers or potential buyers and hackers are aware of this busy shopping season and will attempt to steal your information. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security issued […]
Business App Upgrades You Might Want to Add to Your 2020 IT Budget
Microsoft will no longer support many business apps in 2020 because they are reaching the end of their lifecycles. Find out which popular programs are reaching this point so you can plan any needed upgrades and adjust your 2020 IT budget accordingly. Running into unanticipated expenses can blow a business’s IT budget. For this reason, […]
Gift Card Payouts: A New Trend in Business Email Scams
Cybercriminals are increasingly conning companies into sending gift-card numbers and PINs. Learn about this new trend in business email compromise (BEC) scams and what you can do to defend your business. Cybercriminals have been using business email compromise (BEC) scams for years because they are profitable. Between June 2016 and July 2019, for example, they […]
New Android Ransomware Spreads Through Forum Posts and Customized Texts
Cyber extortionists have created new ransomware that encrypts files on Google Android devices. Find out how this ransomware infiltrates devices so you can avoid becoming a victim. A new family of ransomware known as Android/Filecoder.C has been discovered. The initial infection occurs when Google Android device users download a malicious app by means of a […]
How to Protect Your Sensitive Business Files with Passwords
Protecting a file with a password can provide an extra layer of security for sensitive business documents. Learn how to password-protect your files in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This can come in handy if you want to, for example, email a report that contains your company’s sales figures or bring it along on a […]