If your business is running on a Windows 10 operating system (OS), you should be careful of Snatch, a new strain of ransomware that can easily bypass its security protocols. Discovered by a research team in Sophos, this malware can slip through Windows 10’s security software by rebooting your computer in Safe Mode and disabling…
People have always been intrigued by what the future holds. Seers use crystal balls and tarot cards, but business managers such as yourself need a tool that’s based purely on science. If you’re an Office 365 subscriber, you now have Power BI’s predictive forecasting at your disposal. Predictive forecasting uses a variety of statistical techniques,…
Hackers will never stop looking for new ways to hurt your business. One way is through launching denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. Read on for a complete rundown of this cyber threat. Denial-of-service attacks The end goal of any DoS attack is to overwhelm a system with so many requests…
Wireless routers are essential for operating a modern business. Routers allow one network connection to essentially be split into many and then shared by different users and devices — usually over a Wi-Fi connection. If you are looking for a new Wi-Fi router for your office, there are some important features you should be aware…
Define: Dark Web Most people have been informed about the illicit behaviors on the “dark web” via the news or television specials. However, you can’t access these hidden websites without special software. You truly have to go out of your way while using the appropriate tools (typically software called Tor) to even access these…
Office 365, the cloud-based version of Microsoft Office, is becoming the most popular software suite used by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With an ever-increasing number of organizations migrating to this solution, it’s not surprising that other companies are also considering making the move. However, these five issues can cause an Office 365 migration to…
Businesses rely on computers for their daily operations, so succumbing to a ransomware attack is devastating. Ransomware blocks access to all data, which can result in financial losses and the company closing down temporarily or permanently. Fortunately, Windows 10 offers built-in tools and cloud storage options so you won’t have to fear data loss. File…
As the end of the year nears, it’s a good time to reevaluate your IT priorities. And if cloud technology isn’t one of them, that needs to change. There are at least six types of apps and platforms every business should have. Let’s take a look at each. Email Every business needs email. And while…
