Bomb threats shutting down business via email
If you are like me, one of the first things you do when you sit down at your desk each morning is sift through your new email. Let’s say you come across the following email : My man carried a bomb (Hexogen) into the building where your company is located. It is constructed under my…
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Windows 7 End of Life – January 14, 2020
Why You Need to Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life On January 14th, 2020 Microsoft will end extended support for the Windows 7 Operating System. This is known in tech terms as end-of-life for the software. So, what does this mean and how do you prepare for Windows 7 End of Life? What the…
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How Cookies Are Being Used to Track and Attack You
When most people talk about cookies, the conversation is usually about sweet baked goods. But when IT professionals talk about cookies, we are discussing the Internet. In this context, the term cookies refer to small data files that contain strings of text. When you connect to a website, its web server sends a cookie to…
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Warn Your Staff about This Malicious Email
Be on guard — a fake security email is making the rounds. Disguised as an email from Microsoft, this phishing email is deceiving people into infecting their computers with a bot called Neutrino. This bot enables cybercriminals to take control of the infected machines. The hackers then use the machines for various malicious activities, such…
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How to Maximize the Battery Life of Your Windows 10 Laptop or Tablet When Traveling
In Windows 10 laptops and tablets, there is a new feature called Battery Saver. It will automatically turn off certain activities (e.g., email notifications, live tile updates) when the battery level drops below 20 percent. At any time, though, you can manually enable Battery Saver. This comes in handy if you want to increase your…
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Using Office 365? Microsoft Teams is available and ready.
Today’s workplace is a challenging environment for teamwork, Microsoft Teams brings chat, content, people, and tools together, all in one hub, wherever you are. A hub for teamwork Give your team access to the information they need, right in Microsoft Teams. Manage all your conversations, files and tools all in one team workspace. Enjoy instant…
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How to Improve the Wi-Fi Signal in Your Office
Many small and midsized businesses use wireless networks because they are easy to set up and convenient to use. However, a weak Wi-Fi signal can mean slow connection speeds and a smaller range of coverage. Not being able to quickly access data and applications from all areas in an office can hamper employee productivity. When…
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Equifax Data Breach: Your Identity Is At Risk
If you’ve ever opened a credit card, taken out a loan or have bills in your name, you’ve got a credit report. It also means you’re likely affected by the latest data breach. 143 million Americans had their personally identifiable information stolen from Equifax between May and July of this year. That’s nearly half the…
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How to wipe your hard drive.
Every year you read about confidential data being recovered from recycled computers. With these types of apparently routine data breaches, how do you safeguard your company and your private information when it comes time to replace your computer? The absolutely best way is to pull the hard drive out of the computer and shred or…
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5 Ways Your Employees Might Be Putting Your Business at Risk
Employees can be your most valuable asset — and your biggest security nightmare. Often, then unknowingly engage in risky behaviors setting your company up for scammers. Taking work home, for example, might seem innocent enough, but it can put holes in your security defenses. Here are five ways that your employees might be putting your…
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