Author: Jeff Thomas

Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. I put together a video that explains how it works and how to stay safe. Take a look and let me know your thoughts… Watch the video below or click this link to view […]

The 7 PC Myths Draining Your Business Technology Budget Evaluating your business technology budget? These 7 PC myths could be costing you a lot of money. From slow computers to hacker vulnerability, see how to fix it.   Think you’re saving money by keeping those old PCs running in the office? Think again. An Intel […]

Bolster Cybersecurity Readiness with Strategic Investments Protecting your organization from cybercriminals is gaining complexity and requiring more resources than ever before. Do your leaders understand the implications of a lack of cybersecurity funding?   Every day, your organization’s digital assets are under attack from cyber criminals around the world. Many of these individuals will never […]

Modern Phishing Email and Article Headlines That Even Fool Savvy Tech Professionals Learn more about the kind of email phishing headlines that end up fooling the smartest tech professionals, and how you can better protect your business.   Any tech professional worth their salt understands the damage wrought by unsuspecting users clicking on links inside […]

‘Conversation hijacking’ Seeks Sensitive Business Intelligence Your employees probably know not to open unexpected file attachments or click on random links, but what if an attachment arrives as part of an email conversation with trusted colleagues? Sophisticated hackers are using a technique known as “conversation hijacking” to insert themselves into business operations, gain insight into […]

Data Privacy Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the first international treaty focused on data protection. Here’s how you can get involved.   January 28th, Data Privacy Day 2020, is here. First introduced in January of 2008, Data Privacy Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of Convention 108, one of the first […]

Cybersecurity education is essential in order to keep businesses one step ahead of this evolving space. Learn about types of attacks and preventative actions. Cyber solutions are the future of business, with innovation such as the Internet of Things (IoT) gaining increasing popularity. Accordingly, focus on the protection and recovery of networks, devices and programs […]

Small Town Reeling After BEC Scammers Get Employee to Wire $1M Would you fall for this scam that cost a small town $1M? Find out what a BEC scam is, how it works, and what you can do to keep your company from falling victim. What would you do if you found out your employee […]

Learn about juice jacking and how to prevent you or employees from becoming a victim.  Here’s a new cyber threat to worry about: Juice Jacking. Read on to learn what about juice jacking and how to prevent yourself or employees from becoming a victim. What Is Juice Jacking? One common feature of modern smartphones is […]

What You Can Do to Prevent Cyber Attacks Targeting Employee Data Threat actors are targeting companies to obtain personal information about employees to use for tax fraud and filing false returns.   Your company stores all sorts of personally-identifiable data about your employees. Birth dates, social security numbers, health information, and bank account numbers are […]

25+ Microsoft Excel Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity Are you getting your money’s worth out of this productivity tool? Find out how to save insane amounts of time and frustration with these 25 Microsoft Excel Tips   When it comes to processing data, Microsoft Excel is everything to everyone. But because it’s a vast tool, […]

Quick Tips to Save Your Computer from Ransomware Are you struggling to remove vicious ransomware from your computer? These quick tips will help you (safely!) access information on your computer and get back online in no time.   You’ve heard about ransomware attacks, but never thought it could happen to you. That’s the beginning of […]