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The Security Benefits of a Security Key
If you spend any time around cybersecurity aficionados, you’ll never hear the end of the importance of two security tools: a strong and unique password, and two-factor authentication. However, there is a third tool in your arsenal to keep bad...
January 24, 2023
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What’s a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
The cybersecurity news is full of horror stories these days of companies patching terrible security vulnerabilities left and right. But one term keeps popping up throughout these reports, so much so it might have you wondering: What is a zero-day...
January 17, 2023
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You Need to Be Careful With Public Wi-Fi Networks
When you’re out and about, Wi-Fi can be hard to come by. That’s why it’s so useful to connect to public networks at coffee shops, airports, hotels, wherever you happen to be. But these networks aren’t exactly secure, and could...
January 17, 2023
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What the LastPass Breach Means for You
In December, password manager LastPass issued a report detailing a massive data breach. The breach saw customer data leaked, including company names, user names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses. Most concerningly, though, hackers were able to obtain...
January 10, 2023
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Microsoft Officially Ending Support for Windows 7
While the majority of PC users are running Windows 10 and Windows 11, millions of people around the world still run Windows 7. In fact, according to Statcounter GlobalStats, 11% of the world's Windows systems are running version 7. That's...
January 10, 2023
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Your Webcam Can Be Better
Your computer or tablet's built-in webcam is great for convenience, but it won't give you the best image quality possible. When you're spending hours of your workday in virtual meetings, you want to put your best face forward. To up...
January 3, 2023
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Ransomware Group Apologizes After Attacking Children’s Hospital
As we enter 2023, it's no secret hackers are a disruptive bunch. They attack any and all organizations, from governments to tech giants to essential services like hospitals. However, as it turns out, there is a line hackers don't want...
January 3, 2023
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What’s the Difference Between USB-C and USB 3?
Even in an increasingly wireless world, USB cables are still a major presence in nearly all of our tech. Computers, smartphones, tablets, and cameras all use USB cables to charge batteries, transfer information, and connect other USB devices. Knowing which...
December 27, 2022
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Ransomware Attack Temporarily Takes Down the Met
According to The New York Times, the Metropolitan Opera in New York is the largest performing arts organization in the country. As such, it might not be surprising to learn the Met is the latest high-profile organization to be targeted...
December 20, 2022
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Microsoft Patches Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Each month, Microsoft releases a big security update known as "Patch Tuesday." As the name implies, the update comes on the second Tuesday of each month, fixing any security vulnerabilities the company found since the previous Patch Tuesday update. This...
December 20, 2022