Cortana: A Worthy Virtual Assistant?

By |2022-05-11T21:32:50-08:00May 11th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Some know that Cortana, Microsoft’s answer to the Siri’s and Alexa’s of the world, is based off the AI character in the Halo Video game series. However, those not familiar with the popular series know Cortana as the virtual assistant that was released with Windows 10.   The intro:   Upon initial use of new [...]

Data Security and the Disgruntled Employee

By |2022-05-04T21:23:57-08:00May 4th, 2022|Uncategorized|

It happens. An employee either quits or is let go, and impulse sets in to “right a wrong.” A Disgruntled Employee can pose a significant risk to your organization if rebellion is on their agenda. After all, they have access to sensitive company info such as business dealings, contact/vendor info, passwords, and company account info; [...]

Cloud Storage: What items should be uploaded?

By |2022-04-27T22:15:07-08:00April 27th, 2022|Uncategorized|

In recent years, the push for cloud storage hit massive highs with the pandemic (and remote work). As a result, there was a need for people to upload documents and share content with both their coworkers and their clients. While cloud storage has allowed for ease of use and convenience, there are a few things [...]

Is Security Awareness Training for Employees necessary?

By |2022-04-20T22:33:31-08:00April 20th, 2022|IT Blog|

It is imperative that Security Awareness Training is high on your list of things to implement in your business. This type of specialized training is probably one the best lines of defense against cybercrimes or criminals infiltrating your business.   Surveys have suggested that the top reason companies fall prey to cyberattacks is a lack [...]

Social engineering attack: What you need to know…

By |2022-04-13T22:41:18-08:00April 13th, 2022|Uncategorized|

A social engineering attack is yet another attempt from hackers and scammers to steal your sensitive information for profit. They are often clever ways to get you to hand over your data without you even realizing that something is wrong.   With that said, social engineering attacks are on the rise. So much so that [...]

How to safeguard your account details before and after a consumer website hack

By |2022-04-06T21:49:33-08:00April 6th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Website hack got you concerned? With the news of this site and that site getting hacked almost daily, the need to protect your sensitive information is at an all-time high. Adding to that the reliance we have on logging into a website for tasks such as online banking and shopping, the stakes have never been higher.   While [...]

SMS Spoofing: What you need to know

By |2022-03-30T21:35:30-08:00March 30th, 2022|IT Blog|

Ever hear of SMS spoofing? You and many others may have recently been receiving texts from numbers identical to their own (or a business or someone they may know), containing links meant to be clicked. These are known as SMS spam, and this process is known as SMS spoofing. More recently, these scams have come [...]

Cyberattacks: How to Protect Your Business

By |2022-03-02T23:22:03-08:00March 2nd, 2022|Uncategorized|

Cyberattacks have been on the rise for the last couple of years. We have seen them cripple larger companies and cause chaos throughout. Now, amid rising concerns of Cyberattacks due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses and consumers alike. With that said, the need to protect [...]

Why Having a Managed Services Provider is Essential

By |2022-02-23T22:54:12-08:00February 23rd, 2022|IT Blog|

Unsure if you need a Managed Service Provider for your business? In today's business environment, small businesses are heavily dependent on their Information Technology. Any disruption or downtime can cause financial hardship and reduce the quality of service provided to their clients. To ensure continuous uptime and mitigate any problems, it is highly recommended for [...]

What is a Network Security Audit and Do You Need It?

By |2022-02-16T23:28:24-08:00February 16th, 2022|IT Blog|

Do you know the last time you had a Network Security Audit? If not, you may be in for a surprise. With the threat of cyberattacks being real and imminent, we must do everything to protect ourselves. A Network Security Audit or analysis is recommended as the first line of protection for any company. Unfortunately, [...]

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