Following the harsh criticism Facebook has received for intrusive data-collection of its users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking measures to move the platform in a forward-thinking direction. “As I think about the future of the internet, I believe a privacy-focused communications platform will become even more important than today’s open platforms,” Zuckerberg states. “Today [...]
We’ve all felt the impact of technology continuing to grow rapidly, and while it offers us capabilities beyond what we ever could’ve predicted, it does come at a cost. The more sensitive information that’s pumped into The Matrix, the more we are at risk if we’re not careful. But let’s be honest, many fall [...]
Phishing emails are continuing to evolve in an attempt to stay ahead of those who are becoming more aware of email scams. Unfortunately, you can put yourself and your company at risk if you don’t stay educated on today’s email threats. It’s becoming more common knowledge that messages with suspicious looking links (especially that [...]
With the increase of remote positions and the everchanging workplace dynamic for small businesses, the Bring Your Own Device policy is more pertinent than ever. However, it’s important to know the risks – especially when the data in your network is critical to your business. Business Owners Beware Though a BYOD policy can be [...]
It's no secret: small business owners today are forced to make tough decisions around their budget and sometimes are forced to stick to the bare essentials strictly to survive in today’s economy. However, in today’s fast-paced (and occasionally dangerous) climate, it’s essential for SMBs to prioritize technology and security to be able to keep [...]
With approximately 36.9% of desktop users still running on Windows 7 (according to The Verge), an end of life date of January 14, 2020 means that we’re in the final countdown. Soon, the system will be completely out of service and will open a floodgate of issues for anyone still using it. I Like [...]
It’s hard to go a day without reading or hearing about a big-name company or government agency being hacked and their critical data being compromised. What doesn’t get as much media coverage is that most of the attacks happen to small firms. It is within these smaller companies and local governments, where a most of the [...]
The Google Docs phishing attempt is almost impossible to differentiate from a real Google request if you don’t know the warning signs. With this latest scheme on the rise, it’s critical to verify that your employee’s information hasn’t been compromised. What does this scam look like? This scam has had a serious impact [...]