How Big of a Threat is the Dark Web Gig Economy?

Contemporary movies are filled with high-stakes cybercrime, where a lovable criminal syndicate breaks into a company’s systems to help wreak havoc on the true villains of the film, all the while exposing the company’s dirty laundry. Naturally, this idea can be frightening for any business, whether or not they have any dirty laundry to air […]

The Better Way to Take a Screenshot on Windows

For the Windows user seeking to take a screenshot, there is no lack of options. Most notably, many keyboards today offer a Print Screen key that allows the user to capture an image of their entire display. Having said this, there are better options, such as the platform’s integrated Snip & Sketch tool, with its […]

Don’t Pull Your Hair Out Over Human Resources

Businesses go about their human resources in all different ways, but in today’s small and medium-sized business, it may not be looked on as crucially as it once was. Your HR department may have a lot of responsibilities, but today, there are tools that are available that can keep organizations from investing large amounts of […]

Don’t Let a Malicious App Undermine Your Mobile Security

While you’ll probably hear us recommend that you update as soon as possible at every opportunity, the source of these updates is important to consider. This is especially the case now that mobile security firm Zimperium has discovered a new mobile spyware that pretends to update your mobile device but actually steals data and monitors […]

What Makes a Ransomware Attack So Expensive?

Ransomware is no laughing matter, especially in terms of the costs it can impose on its victims. Some of these costs, however, can be derived from unexpected expenses and exacerbate the already significant issues that ransomware poses. Let’s go over some of the costs you should anticipate, should you be targeted by a successful ransomware […]

Videoconferencing is Going to Be a Core Business Tool

Businesses spent a lot of time and money in 2020 adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic. One could argue that many of them didn’t have a plan until it was to the point where either they made one, or their business collapsed. Some collapsed anyway. It has been a difficult year with businesses that have made […]

Using Penetration Testing Can Help Avoid Headaches

Your business’ network is so important that if something were to infiltrate it that doesn’t belong there, it could wreak havoc on your whole company. One way businesses can get their cybersecurity to a reliable place is through what is called penetration testing. This month, we thought we would briefly describe what exactly penetration testing […]

Useful IT Services that Will Work for Your Business

Managed services provide endless benefits to any business, no matter the size. Having a “fix it when it breaks” attitude is an unrealistic way to run your business in an era that is so heavily technology-dependent. Today, we dive into the many reasons a managed service provider (MSP) can maximize your investment.

Mobility Is Useful, But It Has Some Definite Risks for SMBs

More businesses rely on their mobile strategies than ever before. For the most part, this uptick in mobility has helped sustain some business at a time when many would be expected to fail, but relying more on mobile definitely comes with some risks. This month, we thought we would take a long look at mobility […]