Despite efforts to remain secure, financial services make up 35% of all data breaches, earning the unfortunate title of most breached sector. It provides multiple avenues for cybercriminals to monetize their skills through extortion, theft, and fraud. These incidents compel businesses and individuals to take cybersecurity seriously. How prepared is your business? A good starting […]
Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control. Make sure to follow these steps […]
Important Security Updates
Avira Antivirus: Avira has released version 15.0.44.142 of its free Antivirus. Updates are available from Avira’s website.
Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 67.4.83 for its file hosting program. Updates are available at Dropbox’s website.
Individuals at Risk
National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week: National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 3–9. This annual event encourages individuals and businesses to learn about their consumer rights and how to keep themselves secure.
You’ve invested in Wi-Fi routers so you can access emails, collaborate in real time, browse Facebook, and watch YouTube videos at blistering speeds. But when your Wi-Fi refuses to work the way it should, the frustration sets in and you begin to contemplate smashing your router into pieces. Avoid that temptation with these five easy […]
Are you an avid online shopper? Have you noticed if each payment page has HTTPS in its URL lead-up? If you’re not absolutely sure, you might be a prime target for identity theft. Here’s why you should make sure that the websites you browse for shopping have a little padlock icon on them in the […]
You may think you know all about disaster recovery plans (DRP) from attending conferences or reading up on the subject. But one of the best ways to learn is by example, and the following real-life case offers valuable lessons. Learn about the DPR audit of a state government office and the knowledge gained from it. […]
Maybe you ran out of phone memory so you need to transfer files from your mobile to your hard drive, or maybe you need a bigger screen to work on something and your computer provides that, or maybe you just really like reading how-to articles. Whatever brought you to this page, here’s how to transfer […]
Virtual containers are changing the way business IT design and support are carried out, just like virtualization technology did a few years ago. If your small business could benefit from reduced computer hardware costs and increased workplace efficiency, it’s time to learn more about containers. What are containers and why are they so popular? Virtual […]
Important Security Updates
7-Zip: 7-Zip.org has released version 19.00 (32-bit and 64-bit). Updates are available from 7-Zip’s website.
Adobe Reader: Adobe has released version 2019.010.20098. Updates are available through the program’s Help menu/Check for Updates or from Adobe’s website.