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In-App Browsers Aren’t Secure

When you browse the internet on your computer, the large display gives you flexibility in ways you might not think…
June 18, 2024
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What Are Internet Cookies?

These days, when you click a link to a website, you aren’t able to start scrolling right away. Instead, you’re…
June 18, 2024
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You Are Revealing Your Location Through Your Smartphone Photos

The days of waiting for your photos to be developed—or even waiting to upload your photos to your computer—are gone.…
June 11, 2024
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The NSA Wants You to Regularly Turn Your Smartphone Off and On Again

How often do you turn your smartphone off? That doesn’t mean how often you put your phone “to sleep.” Hitting…
June 10, 2024
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How Windows 11’s “Snap” Can Make You More Productive

A key feature of Windows is, of course, window management—as it is with all desktop operating systems. Windows has traditionally…
June 4, 2024
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Not All MFA Methods Are Equally Secure

When it comes to protecting your accounts, a strong password is a must. However, adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) is even…
June 4, 2024
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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,…
May 28, 2024
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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…
May 28, 2024
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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…
May 21, 2024
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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…
May 21, 2024

What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Seems Slow

When the internet is working as it should, you think nothing of it. Clicking on a website takes you where you want to go instantly, and sitting down for a video call is seamless. But when your Wi-Fi starts slowing...
March 5, 2024

The FBI Is Watching Out for AI Attacks in the Upcoming Election

The FBI expects the 2024 election to be a target for cyberattacks, especially those generated by artificial intelligence, FBI Director Christopher Wray told a national security conference. Specifically, Wray called these threats "fast-moving," in the face of technology that could...
March 5, 2024

Protect Your Accounts from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

There isn't one type of cyberattack out there, nor is there one point of entry for hackers to target. While attacks commonly occur through computers and internet accounts, your smartphone is an increasingly popular target. In fact, hackers can completely...
February 27, 2024

What Happens When Windows Server OS Reaches End of Life?

No matter what type of technology you're using, it's important to stay up to date with the latest updates and security patches. That applies to servers, as well: If your business is using an outdated version of Windows Server OS,...
February 25, 2024

Watch Out for These Malicious Apps on Android

Malware on the Play Store is back. Google seems to have more issues with malicious software on its app marketplace than Apple, though both companies have struggled with the issue over the years. The latest issue concerns a banking trojan...
February 20, 2024

Google Chrome’s New Feature Protects Your Home Network From Cyberattacks

Bad actors are always looking for new ways to attack your network and steal your data. That's why company's like Google are constantly on the lookout for these new tactics, and are coming up with new ways to combat them...
February 20, 2024

Can Your PC Be Upgraded to Windows 11?

Windows 10's days are numbered. As we outline here, Microsoft will drop support for Windows 10 on October 25, 2025. That's less than two years away, and anyone still running the popular OS will be putting themselves at risk once...
February 13, 2024

What Happens to PCs When Microsoft Stops Supporting Windows 10

All good things must come to an end—Windows 10 included. This OS is beloved for a reason, with many users enjoying everything from the UI to its stability and reliability. However, Windows 10 has been old news for some time...
February 13, 2024

Cyberattack Takes Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Network Offline

As a general rule of thumb, hackers—particularly those that engage in large scale cyberattacks—don't have much of a moral compass. They'll attack any business, large or small, if it means they'll make some money in the process. However, it's still...
February 6, 2024

Mastercard Is Using AI to Fight Fraud

Credit card fraud threatens both personal spending as well as your business' finances. Bad actors use a series of tricks to steal credit card information, and use that data to spend as much as they can before the target catches...
February 6, 2024
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