We all have smartphones, and more than likely receiving text messages is a common part of our daily lives. Sometimes the text messages we receive are random and sent from a number that is not on our contact list, and sometimes those messages are scams. In fact texting...
The world is slowing down during this COVID-19 pandemic. Wall Street is being hit hard. People are no longer going out. We’re told to quarantine or self-isolate and not engage in groups.
You can bet there’s one group that’s not slowing down at all. In fact, they’re prob...
Do you use the same password for everything? If you do, you’re not alone. We all have bad cyber habits, whether it’s reusing passwords or connecting to unsecured WiFi. These habits can make it easy for hackers to steal our personal information and use it for their own...
You have probably hopped on a public WiFi network in an airport, hotel, restaurant or café to check e-mail, browse Facebook or catch up on work. We all know the risks in using publicly accessible WiFi, but do you know just how much information you’re making public when...
If you handle, process or store credit cards in any manner, you are required to comply with PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. This is a set of LEGAL requirements you must abide by to maintain a secure environment. If you violate them, you will...
No matter how diligent you are about security, there’s always a chance you can get hacked. That’s why you need to put a plan in place NOW to protect yourself and your CLIENTS, so damage is minimized. But what should you do if you find out you’ve been hacked?
If you’re one of the estimated 40%+ of businesses still on the outdated Windows 7 platform, consider this your wake-up call: time is nearly up for your trusty, tried-and true operating system. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. That means no...
At Technology One, LLC, one of the layers of protection in our managed service offerings is Webroot Antivirus Software. Following is Webroot's suggestions for avoiding threats online:
Computer security threats are relentlessly inventive. Masters of disguise and ma...
With summer vacation season right around the corner, here are some social media tips to keep you safe.
Like many things in life, it’s important to “know thy enemy.” And here’s the scary truth: 80% of thieves are using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Foursq...
If you’re one of the estimated 40%+ of businesses still on the outdated Windows 7 platform, consider this your wake-up call: time is nearly up for your trusty, tried-and true operating system. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. That means no...
