Businesses nowadays are focusing their marketing efforts towards social media. Precious time and money are being invested in expanding customer base, establish corporate identity, and drive revenue. That’s why it’s vital for owners to know which platforms work, and which ones don’t. And this is no walk in the park. Over 71 percent of Snapchat […]
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SDN & virtualized networks: how they differ
We’ve talked about network virtualization on this blog before, but there was some recent confusion over whether or not that service is different from software-defined networking. It’s not a big difference, but no, they’re not the same. Let’s take a look at what sets them apart. Software-defined networking (SDN) Managing storage, infrastructures, and networks with […]
WebRTC: internet calls without the software
Making calls over the internet has been one of the greatest advancements for small- and medium-sized businesses in several decades. And although some are calling the newest addition to this field detrimental, we think it’s an awesome addition. For business owners who believe in staying ahead of the times, WebRTC is worth checking out. What […]
IRS: ‘Dangerous’ W-2 phishing scam surges across state
Source: www.ctpost.com
The first heads-up on the W-2 email phishing scam came in late January and now, officials say, there has been an increase in the number of attempts to steal workers’ tax information.
Here’s how the scam works: Cybercriminals use various spoofing techniques to disguise an email to make it appear as if it is from an organization executive.
Office 365: What plan is the right one?
There’s a lot to like about Office 365. You have access to cloud-based productivity suites, Microsoft email servers, SharePoint, and more. But not all Office 365 license plans offer the same features and services. When looking for an Office 365 plan for your business, make sure to follow these tips. Business or Enterprise? If you’re […]
7 Habits of Highly Hackable Employees
Source: www.entrepreneur.com
Old habits die hard. And as a consequence, trusted employees are putting organizations at risk every day by performing seemingly innocent acts on their computers.
A recent Intermedia report found 93 percent of employees engage in at least one form of poor data security.
Four helpful Cortana commands
Like Apple’s Siri and Google’s Google Now, Cortana is an intelligent personal assistant that assists you with a variety of tasks such as making phone calls, setting reminders, as well as searching for files. All of this is possible, with the right commands of course. In order to fully utilize Cortana, we’ve created an unofficial […]
Fileless malware: who are the targets?
Business owners have spent the last couple months fearful of cyber attacks from the “fileless malware” plastered across headlines. The reality of this new threat doesn’t actually call for panic…yet. Getting acquainted with this new malware today could save you from a headache in the future. What is this new threat? To oversimplify the matter, […]
Russian hackers target Mac OS X users
While plenty of malware target Windows and Android operating systems, Apple products also get some unwanted attention from cybercriminals. In February, Fancy Bear, the Russian hacking group accused of leaking information from the US Democratic National Committee, have created advanced malware for Macs and iOS backups. Here’s how the exploit works. According to antivirus provider […]
A Secret Service Agent’s Guide to Protecting the C-Suite from Hackers
Source: www.entrepreneur.com
Cybersecurity is on the minds of most businesses today, but there’s one area where companies often screw up: failing to protect their key executives when they’re on the move.
In today’s environment, there are an abundance of well-funded and sophisticated hacking groups out there, many with nation-state or organized crime affiliations and interests, who are looking for any way possible to defraud or steal information from American business interests.