Stop the Harassment With GWX Control Panel If you are tired of getting update requests from Windows 10 every time you log on to your computer, you now have some recourse: It’s called the GWX Control Panel, and it may save your sanity if you are trying to stay old school on your PC. Microsoft Announces Open...
Kansas Heart Hospital thought it was in the clear when hackers demanded a ransom and it promptly paid up. Then, the attackers demanded more money, revealing one of the biggest problems with ransomware: it is only expected to get worse. According to industry experts, Kansas Heart was the second hospital on record to publicly acknowledge that they...
Smartphone users are to top the 2 billion mark in 2016. This is close to one-third of the world’s population regularly sending and receiving sensitive and potentially costly information! For LLCs, SMEs and large corporations, this prospect puts their compliance adherence at greater risk. But, many of these mobile device users are at great risk of having...
If you’re growing a business and expect it to be prosperous and successful, then you need to seriously consider having an IT managed services provider overseeing your network security. It’s been true for many years, but especially these days, with all the instances of hacking, which have included ransomware. These can be very costly situations for any...
Does your business have an acceptable use policy regarding office use of the Internet? More importantly, is your acceptable use policy (AUP) enforced, or is it a document that’s only seen upon the point-of-hire? Learn exactly why your company needs an AUP, even if you are just a small company with a handful of employees. Download a...
In February of 2016, a group of hackers managed to steal $80 million from Bangladesh’s central bank. Attempting to steal a billion, the hackers took advantage of the bank’s lack of firewall and second-hand $10 routers. The attack drew attention from the world both because of its links with past attacks and because of what it implies...
June 7 is the unofficial National VCR Day, a day designated to recognize a technology that was cutting-edge in its time. VCRs gained popularity when the home videocassette format was introduced, making the technology available to everyone. It’s estimated that billions of videotapes are still in existence, holding movies and memories, but VCRs are no longer the...
A U.S. government report published in February 1970 laid out a series of potential cybersecurity threats which are still known and prevalent today. The 82-page report outlined many areas of concern in computer network security which many will recognize as being familiar in 2016. How can this be? How could our own government know about these potential...
When you outsource your IT to a reputable managed services provider, you are essentially getting a full IT business support network that’s always there when you need it most. A reputable IT managed service provider (MSP) doesn’t stop at security; businesses of all sizes contract their IT services to minimize downtime, prevent data loss and enhance employee...
Developing a solid social media presence is critical to small & medium business success. When you invest time in creating and posting quality social content, it’s important to know how effective that content is in driving measurable business results. You need to analyze clicks, engagement, likes and other tangible data and then modify your social strategy based on this...
These days, Internet scams and schemes have unfortunately become commonplace. As a result, it’s important to take measures to protect yourself and your personal information on the Web. When most people think of online security threats, they tend to think of malware, viruses and phishing of financial information. In recent years, however, a new type of online...
Technology evolves faster than companies do. The management of a company is no longer about just reviewing bottom line numbers. It requires complex systems work together seamlessly. It requires a forward thinking approach to embracing technology; rainmakers, they call them. Those who see the future. Steven Jobs was a rain maker. The real job of leadership is...
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