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October 30, 2019
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Up-to-date on updates: Keeping your software freshSoftware updates are sort of like vitamins: Not everyone thinks about them, but everyone needs them, and they can make a big difference in keeping a system healthy. Let’s take a quick minute to talk about updates.Updates help keep a piece of software or a system current. Because new threats are being developed all the time, manufacturers will send out fixes and updates to help protect their users from new threats — or just...

October 28, 2019
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Don’t take the bait: How you can spot a phish“Phishing” is a tech industry term for a kind of cybercrime where people try to fool other people into sending them money or revealing personal information online. The name comes from the idea of fishing: scammers send a message that acts as bait, hoping to “hook” someone.The good news is that you have the power to throw these phish back! Let’s take a minute to talk about what you can do...

October 26, 2019
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Staying safe when shopping onlineMore people are shopping online than ever before! It’s convenient to be able to order anything you like, and have it delivered to your door. Unfortunately, that also means there’s more risk. Scammers and criminals may try to steal people’s information and money when they shop online.The good news is that there are several simple ways you can act to protect yourself and shop safe online. Let’s take a quick look at some tips.First, never do...

October 24, 2019
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Partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) is one new approach being used by many companies like yours. Experienced MSPs have access to newer tools that reduce costs by automating many routine in-house labor intensive processes. Break-fix is labor intensive, and labor is one of the most expensive operating costs within your IT infrastructure. The new innovative tools that can be provided by MSPs generate real productivity increases and mitigate the risk of network failure, downtime and data loss from...

October 24, 2019
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Double your privacy, double your fun“Multi-factor authentication” is a tech industry term for using different types of verification to get into an account. The idea is that you use multiple things at the same time to really prove that you’re actually you. A password is one example of a factor; a fingerprint is another.Multi-factor authentication makes it much harder for hackers to break into people’s accounts. If they have one password but not the other one or two factors that...

October 22, 2019
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Don’t pass on strong passwordsPasswords! What a headache, especially when people worry about password safety. Sometimes it seems like that in order to be safe, your password must contain letters, numbers, punctuation, emojis, colors and at least one Egyptian hieroglyph.But the truth is that it’s easier to create a long, strong, safe password than most people think. Let’s take a quick look at a few tips for making a password that will keep your account safe.First, try using a passphrase...

October 20, 2019
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Don’t worry, be appy: A quick look at app safetyApps are part of our lives now. Remember that slogan, “There’s an App for That”? Nowadays, it seems like there really is an app for everything — from games to shopping, fitness, beauty, hobbies and more. No wonder that almost 50% of all smartphone users download at least one new app a month.Just like with any device or program, though, it’s important to choose and use your apps carefully. Some apps...

October 18, 2019
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None of their business! A look at privacy settings Your privacy means a lot: not just to you, but to the people you care about. If your private accounts and information are breached, other people could be breached too. That’s why it’s important to maintain your privacy online by making good choices with your privacy settings.There are several smart and simple things you can do to ensure that your privacy settings are as good as they can be. Keep your...

October 17, 2019
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Did you know that 50% of small business owners think their businesses are too small to be targeted by the thieves of the virtual world? Contrary to popular belief, 72% of hacker attacks often happen to smaller firms - firms with less than 100 employees! So how prepared is your SMB? Here’s a checklist to help you find out how vulnerable you are to these attacks.1. Do you have Antivirus protection? - An antivirus software program can protect you from threats...

October 16, 2019
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Think before you click: staying safe on social mediaThere are more than four billion people on the internet today, and many of them use social media to communicate. But while social media can be fun and a great way to chat with friends, it can be risky as well. When people share personal information about themselves, they may become targets for scammers and identity thieves.However, you can take a few simple precautions to keep yourself and your friends and family...