June 2016 — This time, it was the University of Calgary – a sign that ransomware attackers are increasingly choosing academic institutions as a favorite victim. IT Specialist is calling it a “successful attack,” and certainly it was successful for the ransomware-ists on multiple levels. The University, in acceding to the demands of data-rustling scum […]
It’s something that many companies overlook, but regular performance assessment of IT infrastructure is vital to overall performance and security. Not performing regular system checks of your entire data network is similar to forsaking vehicle maintenance and continuing to drive it on a daily basis. Holistic diagnostic and performance checks will also let you know […]
In case you needed another reason for regularly changing your passwords, the recently-uncovered Yahoo hack of 500 million accounts is probably the reason of the decade so far. The hack and subsequent data theft involving half a billion Yahoo accounts is the largest of its kind – ever. Granted, it is Yahoo, where most people […]
It’s become an all-too-common occurrence: Cyberattack in the form of ransomware, resulting in major payouts to both hackers and in potential HIPAA fines. Ultimately, many of these increasing ransomware attacks are caused by a convincing-looking link embedded in official-looking emails. A healthcare employee or Business Associate (BA) of the hospital or healthcare facility casually clicks […]
Some smartphone battery-charging myths die-hard. One of them is that allowing your phone to charge all night is a good idea. It isn’t. Frequently charging your phone is also a bad idea, believe it or not. Why? Ions traveling from the electrical outlet to the battery cause wear and tear on the battery, which in […]
PNJ Technology Partners partnered with Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard Enterprises for an event at the Hampton Inn & Suites on August 24th. The presentation offered attendees a chance to learn about the latest innovations from both HP and HPE, followed by a luncheon at Saratoga Race Track’s Jim Dandy Luxury Suite. The two hour presentation featured four […]
It can be a chore to move one SQL server database to another – if you want to save all the login and password information as well, that is. It’s easy enough to back-up and restore all the information on one SQL server database and transfer it to the new one, but what can be […]
HP just announced that they’ve acquired Samsung’s printer business. This coincides with the launch of their new PageWide and LaserJet A3 printers, which they’ve been developing with the Samsung team. This is the biggest print acquisition in Hewlett-Packard’s history, signaling the company’s intention to take the printer and copier marketplace full force. This move means […]
In our ever-changing world, you need IT services that match up to the rapid-fire changes in telecommunications and business computing interconnectivity. And, you want those services to be flexible, yet pro-active and responsive to your IT network’s particular design and demands. That’s why PNJ Technology Partners is in business – to deliver you and your enterprise the […]
Soon, They’ll Both Be Obsolete as Biometrics Enter the Mainstream Google recently announced plans to replace digital passwords with biometrics using their “Trust API” system. Trust API monitors location, speed, voice, and typing patterns, so devices can “learn” about their owners and how their owners operate. Consumers appear to be fully on board. According to […]
Proper and careful cyber risk assessment and management allows you and your SMB enterprise the long-range assurance needed in order to plan and fulfill your business goals. Optimum security as well as performance tend to walk hand in hand with most IT networks, either because one is an outgrowth of the other, or because it […]
A Black Hat conference that took place in August in Las Vegas further underscored the need for everyone everywhere to have cutting-edge cybersecurity. Attendees consisted of more than 11,000 (well-meaning) hackers, who were there to display their best hacking skills and tricks in the name of better network security. The overall goal of the show […]
