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Why Everyone Should Use a Password Manager

It’s common cybersecurity advice to use a strong and unique password for each of your accounts. But keeping tabs on…

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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Remove the Background of Your Photos?

In the very recent past, if you wanted to remove the background of a picture, you had to master expensive…

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What Is The Dark Web?

If you read enough news stories about hackers and cyberattacks, you probably notice one term popping up again and again:…

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Here’s What to Do If Your Credentials Are Compromised

No one wants to learn their passwords were found in hack. Unfortunately, it’s all too common of an event: Bad…

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Watch Out for Wire Transfer Fraud

Wire transfers are a standard practice for businesses and consumers to exchange funds. But watch out: Wire transfer fraud has risen dramatically, so it…

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What Are Business Email Compromises?

Business Email Compromises (BEC), also known as Email Account Compromises (EAC), pose a significant threat for businesses. These scams primarily target companies…

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Google Might Spend $23 Billion to Acquire a Cybersecurity Startup

According to The Wall Street Journal, Google is in “advanced talks” to acquire Wiz, a cybersecurity firm, for $23 billion.…

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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Identify Plants and Animals?

Your iPhone is smart (hence, smartphone) and is capable of many intelligent tasks. In fact, later this year, Apple will…

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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Read Things to You?

Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. In many ways, it does without us thinking about it. But it…

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Try to Keep Your Phone Out of the Sun

Smartphones are a part of daily life, so of course they accompany us outside during summer. But with summer, comes…

Windows 11 Lets You Move the Start Button Back

When you upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you, of course, introduce new features and changes to your computer. However, one change isn't everyone's favorite: Microsoft decided to move the Start button to the middle of the taskbar, rather than...

Google Patched a Fourth Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. Chances are, you either use Chrome, or a browser based on the same platform (Chromium), such as Microsoft Edge. With that in mind, when a security vulnerability is discovered...

Google Is Making Your Android Phone More Secure

If you use an Android phone for work, there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your sensitive information safe and secure. However, later this year, Google is going to make protecting your business data even easier, starting...

This Apple Feature Can Ruin Your Business Calls

A couple weeks ago, we highlighted Voice Isolation, a feature on your iPhone that can enhance your voice when making phone calls. While this hidden Apple feature is an excellent way to improve the quality of your calls, another not-so-hidden...

Recommendations for Passwords on National Password Day

Earlier this month was National Password Day, and for a long time, the common attitude towards passwords was this: Make one, memorable password, and use it for everything. Unfortunately, while that password lifestyle made for easy sign-ins, it also negatively...

Apple’s Latest Update for iPhone Patches 15 Security Vulnerabilities

Apple's latest update for iPhones, iOS 17.5, adds a few new features for your smartphone. But aside from these fresh changes, the most important thing about the update is the 15 security patches Apple included this time around. Apple doesn't...

Hackers Break Into Dropbox Sign, Stealing Customer Information

As companies employ new tactics to defend themselves against cyberattacks, hackers continue to find a way in. So it is with Dropbox: The company is the latest to be hacked, as bad actors broke into production systems for the Dropbox...

How “Voice Isolation” Can Make Your iPhone Calls Clearer

Phone calls are an essential part of business life, but they aren't always easy. There are many times that it's difficult to make out what the person on the other end is saying: Often, you need to repeat what you...

Microsoft May Be Trying to Earn Back Trust in Cybersecurity

On an earnings call last week, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, told investors and analysts that the company would be "increasing its focus on cybersecurity." This likely isn't a statement made by a CEO on an earnings call. Microsoft has...

Email Isn’t Always Secure (but It Can Be)

Usually, it's good advice to keep sensitive and private information away from email. If you need to share confidential business information with a colleague, there are typically more secure ways to send that data off. However, email can be a...

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