Cell phones have become more than just a device used to make and receive calls. Some of us are on our phones every second of every day. You use it for anything from taking photos at the beach to online shopping or depositing checks. Cell phones hold a lot of personal...
Everyday, we’re being socially engineered – whether we realize it or not. Social engineering is a subliminal, psychological scheme that targets human weakness, making most of us vulnerable to these clever hacking techniques. From spam phishing emails to celebrity deep...
Bluetooth has become a colossal part of our lives since its inception. Invented in 1994, it was the same year that the “world wide web” was born (this refers to actual web pages and not just the general internet). Bluetooth has made phone calls easier, inspired a...
Having new software and technology is one of the best ways to keep your organization up-to–date and secure. It can help to alleviate problems within your network, as well as better protect systems from hackers. With up-to-date software, your organization can continue...
The Internet of Things – IoT – has changed the way that we connect to the rest of the online world. These devices can communicate with the internet to simplify tasks, like changing the temperature on your thermostat or playing a certain song. Many homes and businesses...
How Do We Know Security Keys Are Worthwhile? The value of security keys has been thoroughly examined by one of the most tech-obsessed, and industry-dominating, tech companies: Google. What they learned was this: Security keys are the #1 absolute, best form of...
According to data compiled by the FBI, business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most damaging cyber crimes. All businesses rely on email to communicate, making almost any employee or client vulnerable to some level of compromise, which could be devastating...
By Mary Grlic “Spam” is defined as uninvited and insignificant virtual messages that have been sent to a mass number of recipients. If you have an email address or a cell phone, you’re no stranger to spam. You've definitely received some sort of spam text message(s)...
By Mary Grlic Cables and wires are the highway for your data and communication. A good wiring system allows for a high speed internet connection, organization, and optimal internet safety. With a well-designed and well-managed networking system, you can be sure that...
By Mary Grlic Protecting your financial information is important, especially when a lot of banking, investing, and transactions are done online. We often trust financial institutions when it comes to money – but how do we know our finances are truly safe? Having...
By Mary Grlic Technology makes our life so much easier. From accessing our emails anywhere to finding the nearest gas station using our mobile phone, technology is an essential. However this convenience may come with a cost. There are a lot of risks associated with...
Following the spike of Covid-19, business operation through a remote and hybrid workspace has become more common. Before the pandemic, only about 6% of employees worked primarily from home. At the height of Covid-19 in May 2020, more than one third of employed people...