For those concerned about identity theft, it’s worth considering that some of the most effective techniques don’t rely on computer hacks or cutting-edge technology; instead, they are a more analog approach to the digital world. To a sophisticated fraudster, it doesn’t take a social security number to hijack someone’s life, and in their quest for […]
On June 6, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company HPE shares hit a new 52-week high, reaching $18.97. Eventually they closed at $18.90. The stock has delivered a strong year-to-date return of 24.3%. The average trading volume for the last three months amassed approximately 10,581K. Why the Surge? Shares of HPE have been on the rise since the […]
The pace of technology advancements makes it tough for savvy business owners to remain abreast of all the shifts and changes within the industry. Even with an internal IT team, it’s likely that you and your team find it challenging to keep your systems updated, mitigate threats, and continuously monitor your system. Like you, many […]
Is your managed IT protecting your business assets? Protecting business assets is incredibly important when it comes to managed IT. Thankfully, we’re going to cover some of the more important issues regarding asset protection for managed business IT. With this being said, here’s a look at IT technology geared towards protecting business assets. Cybercrime: The […]
How to bounce back from a breach in security. Nothing is worse than getting PWNed in a security breach; it exposes weakness in security and puts the customer in harm’s way. Thankfully, we’re going to cover how to bounce back after getting PWNed and a few steps for recovery. Here’s a look at bouncing back […]
Turn Off Keylogger to Stop Microsoft From Tracking Your Every Word As if it isn’t enough that Microsoft has forced Windows 10 updates upon us, it appears that the newest Windows operating system also has built-in features that allow it to record what you say and what you type. When you use Cortana, Windows 10’s […]
In February of 2016, a group of hackers managed to steal $80 million from Bangladesh’s central bank. Attempting to steal a billion, the hackers took advantage of the bank’s lack of firewall and second-hand $10 routers. The attack drew attention from the world both because of its links with past attacks and because of what […]
June 7 is the unofficial National VCR Day, a day designated to recognize a technology that was cutting-edge in its time. VCRs gained popularity when the home videocassette format was introduced, making the technology available to everyone. It’s estimated that billions of videotapes are still in existence, holding movies and memories, but VCRs are no […]
The meteoric rise of ransomware attacks are making waves in the tech community. Anyone who works in IT or web development has heard about this nasty form of malware. Ransomware has become such a concern that members of Congress have taken time out of their busy days to address it. What is Ransomware? In a […]
Fitting your IT security needs into your company budget is easier than most CEOs and CFOs may think. Most don’t want to deal with this area of business, preferring to leave those decisions to people who may know more about cybersecurity in general, but who don’t know how to create a custom-fit IT security plan […]
You’ve seen the pop-ups every day. You’re working away on your favorite application on your trusted Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer when the alert leaps out, telling you, urging you, imploring you to bite the bullet and upgrade to Windows 10. You’re not sure. Your trusted operating system is stable. It hasn’t let you […]
Manufacturing, as a business sector, goes back a long way. Ever since the first days of the Industrial Revolution, owner/operators have been looking for better and more efficient ways to run their production facilities. Jumping forward to the 21st century, flexible automation is at the forefront of what makes manufacturing a useful and profitable enterprise. […]
