Google Chrome has stopped supporting certain operating systems on both PC and Mac platforms as of April 2016. This means security updates and patches will stop and certain unsupported browsers might become unstable, leaving older operating systems increasingly vulnerable to attack from opportunistic individuals and malicious software. Where does that leave users in the face of constantly evolving ...
Keep ReadingEvery organization needs a functioning IT infrastructure. Access to customer data, applications and finance info is critical to the success of any business. When systems fail, your employees, your customers and your bottom line suffer. The Problem With Reactive IT Management Avoiding common problems that lead to IT system breakdown is possible for the vast majority of technical failures if a proa...
Keep ReadingThere are too many ‘free’ anti-virus software packages out there nowadays. It always seems like such an amazing deal, right? Keep your computer and data protected for free! Why wouldn’t this be an awesome thing? If you do a bit of research on the ‘free’ anti-virus programs, some computer companies won’t even install them on their clients’ computers. This ...
Keep ReadingOriginally released in October of 2001, Microsoft’s Windows XP quickly became one of the most popular operating systems in the history of personal computing. It featured a number of advancements over its predecessor from its completely redesigned and streamlined graphical user interface (GUI) to a number of features designed to bring businesses into the 21st century. It should come as no sur...
Keep ReadingRansomware has been on a digital rampage through the first quarter of 2016. A number of different strains of this malware have infected computers in offices and homes throughout the world. Even the FBI is getting involved by publicizing repeated warnings about the growing ransomware threat. Ransomware Strains Four new ransomware strains have emerged in the first quarter of 2016. The first, MM Loc...
Keep ReadingIn This Issue: -DO YOU KNOW THE TRUE POWER OF LINKEDIN? -WHAT IS A BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN AND WHY DO YOU NEED IT? -RANSOMWARE: WHY IT’S A GROWING THREAT AND HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS -TECH START-UP USING OFFICE 365 TO STAY ORGANIZED ...
Keep ReadingIf your business has reached the point where you know you need outside IT support, whether due to growth, the loss of a key IT employee or concerns about vulnerability in your network, you have an important decision to make. Choosing the right IT service company for your business is an important step on the path of your company’s continued success; choosing the wrong company, however, could ...
Keep ReadingCyber security is an increasing issue for both small- and mid-sized companies, as threats continue to come in from a variety of sources. As a matter of fact, small- and mid-sized companies are attractive targets for cyber attacks. That’s because automation makes it easy and cost-effective for cyber criminals to launch attacks on small- and mid-sized companies. In addition, both small- and mi...
Keep ReadingEveryone in the business world knows that LinkedIn is a powerful tool. However, many businesses have neglected to maximize its potential for marketing success. There is far more to LinkedIn than just connecting with some users and joining a few conversations. As LinkedIn continues to evolve, an increasing number of valuable features are being made available to users to help them reach new clients ...
Keep ReadingBy now, most people are aware of the harm that both viruses and malware can do to your sensitive information. This is also an issue that small businesses need to be concerned about as their financial and customer information could be compromised. A new threat, USB Thief, means that computer users might not even realize their data has been hacked because the mechanism that has done so is armed with...
Keep ReadingSpam From the Cloud I hate spam. I really do. And if you’re like me, you hate spam, too. Possibly something even worse are those robocallers, but you can probably figure them out pretty quickly. The problem is that now telemarketers have a new way to get into our faces — and it’s cheap. It’s as cheap or cheaper than sending an email. When the Robocallers Get Sneaky It go...
Keep ReadingOne of the biggest threats to businesses today is ransomware. These attacks have become so frequent that the US Department of Homeland Security was forced to team with the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre to educate the public about how to deal with these issues. In fact, the infections are so dangerous that in a joint statement, they advised the only way to truly deal with them is by using...
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