When employees email and surf the web with company computers, it is legal to monitor their usage, but is it ethical? Monitoring can help prevent employee theft, sabotage, or lawsuits. For example, your company may be legally liable if an employee spends time on websites with illegal content, or downloads material from the Web that contains child pornography. Monitoring can provide proof that th...
Keep ReadingThere’s a new strain of ransomware, yet again, and it goes by the name of Cerber. Cerber in itself has a new feature that makes it quite odd, it speaks to you. Yes, not only do you get to enjoy knowing your systems are infected with ransomware, but you also get to hear it. Over, and over, and over again. It drops 3 #DECRYPTMEFILES# onto your computer, using the standard TXT format, HTML, an...
Keep ReadingHiring the perfect MSP for your company is very beneficial. But how do you go about it? It can be hard sometimes to run a business and make big decisions on who’s going to be protecting its success. Managed service providers manage, monitor, and maintain your information technology. They even stop problems before they cause any downtime within your company, which is crucial. You need an MSP...
Keep ReadingOutsourcing your IT can be one of the smartest moves you do. Technology is truly one of the most important aspects of your business – it holds all of your confidential information within its confines and allows you to collaborate with others with ease. And it’s crucial you keep that technology safe and reliable to maintain the success of your business. It can be quite intimidating whe...
Keep ReadingFor years, businesses have used servers, server rooms, and various hardware to house all of their data. As changes were made to the company structure, the servers and hardware needed to be changed. One problem with this was that various hardware and servers could become obsolete after a few uses and then would collect dust in the corner. On the flip side, if business began to continually expand, ...
Keep ReadingMICROSOFT PUSHES USERS TO UPGRADE: WINDOWS 10 IS NOW A RECOMMENDED & AUTOMATIC UPDATE With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has begun boosting the incentive for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to make the upgrade....
Keep ReadingYour laptop more than likely acts as a lifeline when it comes to your business needs. It’s crucial you select the perfect device that matches your everyday work life. Here is a list of the best business-focused laptops. From overall business to ultra-portability to best battery life. Best for Business: Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Type: Business, small business. The Lenovo ThinkPad T450s is focuse...
Keep ReadingThe Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center had been hacked by ransomware on February 5th 2016. The attacker seized control of the hospital’s computer systems with encryption and offered back access only when the ransom was paid. The hacker demanded an astounding $3.7 million worth of bitcoins (9,000 bitcoins) but the hospital was only able to pay $17,000 (40 bitcoins) to regain control of ...
Keep ReadingThere has been a lot of confusion regarding what Windows 10 is and is not doing to your computer after you download it. If you believe all of the hype, then Windows 10 is making a copy of all of your information and squirreling it away at Microsoft. Well, that’s just not true. There has been no hard evidence found that the operating system is stealing your information. Now, does it need som...
Keep ReadingWith the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has begun boosting the incentive for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to make the upgrade. Microsoft recently confirmed that Windows 10 is now a “recommended update” for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. If you haven’t already downloaded Windows 10, and your automatic updates are enabled, your computer may download this operating system upg...
Keep ReadingYou might have noticed how productive businesses can be now that the workforce is becoming more and more mobilized. What you might not have noticed, however, is just how risky that can be. Encryption can be the difference between saving and losing your business. A lost and/or stolen laptop can be absolutely devastating if not encrypted. Strong passwords will not prevent a thief from infiltrating ...
Keep ReadingTaking advantage of the ‘fresh start’ that comes along with the new year, Microsoft has kicked off 2016 with one of the most significant Patch Tuesday’s we have seen in a long time – Say goodbye to the regrettable Windows 8 and Internet Explorer (minus the one lone version that survived). Most significant, but probably least surprising for most, is the death of Windows 8...
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