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 number, you’re no stranger to spam. And if you have a mailing address, this would usually...
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...
If you’re familiar with setting up an IT network, you may have heard the term, "patch cable," thrown around. Patch cables are essential for organizing and connecting every part of your IT infrastructure. Understanding patch cables can be a little bit confusing, and...
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...
By Mary Grlic Wiping your hard drive disk (HDD) is the most effective way to ensure all your data, files, documents, and personal information are secure before putting your hard drive to rest. Deleting applications or files from your device will not be enough, as this...
By Mary Grlic Phishing and pharming are the two most common types of cyber crime, making up just about 33% of cyber crime attacks in the USA (2020). In 2021, over 50 financial institutions were victims of a pharming attack against customers in the United States,...
By Mary Grlic Ever thought about how old your router is? How do you know if a wireless router is bad? According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, 73% of users never thought about upgrading or securing their router. Maybe it does not seem like a big deal, but in...
By Mary Grlic Encryption is a useful tool that can help you protect any messages sent through email. When using Google or other mail services, there is already a safety factor when sending emails. However, for extra protection, encrypting emails is a good idea. What...
By Mary Grlic Did you know that the manufacturing industry has become the #1 target for cyberattacks, according to an IBM report? Manufacturing is becoming a huge target for ransomware attacks. Increasing cybersecurity is becoming a huge priority for these...
By Mary Grlic Think about all of the ways you keep your home and the belongings inside of your home safe. Perhaps you have a pair of diamond earrings that you keep in a locked jewelry box. When you leave the room, you lock the door. After leaving the house, you lock...