With the embrace of smart mobile devices, digital wallets have grown popular. Also known as e-wallets or mobile wallets, these apps store payment information virtually. The convenience is undeniable; the question is whether digital wallets are safe to use. Popular examples of digital wallets include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung [...]
Working from home is no longer only for a few employees in special circumstances. The pandemic pushed many businesses to enable remote work. The priority was getting it working and securing access. Now that it’s routine, it’s also time to consider how you back up work from home. Data backup [...]
When you delete a file, it disappears from your desktop. That can be helpful to clear up clutter and give you a sense of accomplishment, or it can cause a panic spiral as you worry that you’ve lost a week’s worth of work. Either way, it may help to better [...]
When was the last time you had to change your password or received an alert to update your device for what felt like the umpteenth time? These are minor frustrations, but ongoing IT requests can add up to cybersecurity fatigue. You can't stop securing your tech, but you can combat [...]
Bet this sounds familiar: A screen full of legalese opens up when you download some new software. You immediately scroll to the bottom and click “I agree.” Most of us don’t actually read license agreements. This is not a good idea for individual use. Worse, it’s a real risk for [...]
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are becoming more common. Many people use VPNs to establish an encrypted connection over a public network or to add privacy and security. Think of a VPN as a private tunnel. Connect to the internet using a VPN, and your device sends and receives data that [...]
To be successful in business today you need technology and the expertise to manage it. Yet recruiting and retaining internal IT experts is challenging. Those who know how to support, secure, and scale technology assets are in high demand. That’s one reason many take advantage of co-managed IT. Co-managed IT [...]
Seeing a major password manager breached, it’s hard not to throw up your hands and say, "it’s helpless." Still, don’t give up on all password managers. Used properly, they are still better than a password spreadsheet or sticky notes of your credentials. Plus, it’s definitely smarter than reusing the same [...]
There’s one big assumption about cyber attackers that we regularly refute: "It can’t happen to me." At this point, most businesses do recognize the serious nature of the cyberattack threat. Yet other assumptions about cyber attackers may also make your business vulnerable. Educate your employees about these four main misconceptions. [...]
Backups are the go-to to keep you safe in the event of ransomware or data threats. But the bad guys expect your business to backup. The question is, are you keeping your backups safe? Ransomware attacks remain prevalent. Having a backup strategy can help you avoid paying the ransom to [...]
