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Microsoft Will Stop Supporting Windows 10 in One Year (for Free)

Windows 10 continues to be an incredibly popular OS for PC users around the world. Whether people are reluctant to…
October 14, 2024
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Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday Includes 118 Fixes

We’ve covered Microsoft’s past few Patch Tuesday updates, as they’ve recently included some important security fixes. The company’s October update…
October 14, 2024
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Your Android Phone Has New Anti-Theft Security Features

As careful as you might be with your smartphone, you’re never 100% impervious to theft. Thieves are smart, and may…
October 7, 2024
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Apple Patches a Password Vulnerability on iPhone and iPad

If you use an iPhone or iPad, take note: You need to update your device(s) as soon as possible. This…
October 7, 2024
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Smartphone Tip of the Week: Delete Your Unwanted Apps

You don’t need all those apps.…
October 1, 2024
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T-Mobile Is Settling With the FCC Over Cybersecurity Violations

They’re paying up, too.…
October 1, 2024
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Android and iPhone Users Cannot Text Each Other With End-to-End Encryption

Your conversations are not protected.…
September 23, 2024
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Watch Out for Companies That Train AI With Your Data

LinkedIn is training its AI models with your data.…
September 23, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Help You With Your Laundry?

If you need help deciphering those laundry care symbols.…
September 17, 2024
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Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday Fixes Four Zero-Days

You should update your PC as soon as possible.…
September 17, 2024

Apple Patched Two Zero-Days This Week

Apple released patches for its devices this week to patch two recently-discovered zero-days. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should make sure it is fully updated to ensure your personal and business data is protected. The updates,...
December 5, 2023

Look Out for This Subtle Scammer Trick

A scammer's best friend is subtlety. Unfortunately for them, that's hard to come by in the trade. Many of the telltale signs of spam and scam are well known and easy to spot, which is how so many messages end...
December 5, 2023

Watch Out for Holiday Deal Scams

This time of year, there are holiday deals everywhere you look. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the rush to get people to buy gifts before the end of the year, you'll no doubt encounter many discounts on products across...
November 28, 2023

Apple’s “NameDrop” Feature Probably Isn’t a Security Risk for Your Business

It's not necessarily "easy" to fend off bad actors these days. There are plenty of vulnerabilities and weak points in all our digital devices, that it takes thought to protect both business and personal data from ending up in the...
November 28, 2023

Protect Your Business From This Dropbox Scam

Dropbox is a useful service for transferring files between contacts. But it can also be used to scam you and steal your data, so it’s important to be careful when opening files that purport to be from the service. The...
November 21, 2023

Ransomware Attacks Are More Common Than We Think

Ransomware attacks aren’t just in the news. They happen all the time, perhaps more often than many assume. As reported by Cybersecurity Dive, roughly 9 in 10 CISOs reported at least one attack during this past year. Of course, many...
November 21, 2023

AI Bots Are Susceptible to “Prompt Injection”

AI is the "it" tech of 2023, dominating the conversation as well as people's interests. However, as impressive as generative AI can be, it's also not immune from cyberattacks. As such, AI can potentially pose a security risk to your...
November 14, 2023

ChatGPT Went Offline This Week From a Cyberattack

At this point, everyone knows about ChatGPT. It's what kicked off this year's "AI revolution," so to speak, and for good reason. The service makes it easy for people of all tech skill levels to understand how useful, interesting, and...
November 14, 2023

This Is How Secure (or Insecure) Your Password Really Is

A secure password is key to protecting your business from would-be hackers. However, your “secure” password might be weaker than you think. It’s possible to crack an eight-character-long password in 22 minutes, while a six-character password can be hacked instantly....
November 7, 2023

Protect Yourself From This DocuSign Phishing Scheme

As its name implies, DocuSign makes signing documents easy. In an increasingly digital world, we are signing more and more official papers electronically, and services like DocuSign power that progress. Of course, as DocuSign’s popularity skyrockets, so, too, does the...
November 7, 2023
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