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There’s no doubt that advances in computing technology have irreversibly changed the course of human history. From the first known computer in the early 1800s, through to the relatively recent popularization of the World Wide Web, each incremental advance in…

Remember the early days of the World Wide Web when getting a computer virus meant your monitor would pop up endless windows of embarrassing pornography while you frantically tried to close each one as it cascaded across the screen? While…

Managed service providers bring many different services to the table when they take on a new client. Most managed service providers can offer a wide range of support services including hardware and software maintenance, infrastructure management, cloud migration and support,…

Because the first known ransomware attack took place more than 30 years ago, people have been known to ask, “Is ransomware still a major threat?” It might be thought that these types of cybercrimes are old news, however they have…

Cyber security has become an even bigger issue post-Covid lockdowns. It appears the loss of jobs and income turned more people towards the dark side of computing. Cyber scams targeting both businesses and individuals have ramped up significantly since the…

The youngest people in the office may find it impossible to remember a time without mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Even the more experienced workers may have become dependent on a variety of handheld devices. Since working from home and…

Ransomware has become one of the most popular methods used by cybercriminals to extort money from businesses and organizations. This is because of the potential financial windfall that can occur if an organization decides their data and computing systems are…

Corporate cybercriminals are becoming smarter, bolder and more determined than ever to gain financially using attacks such as phishing, malware and ransomware. This leaves many businesses vulnerable and scrambling to maintain the integrity of their data. Others may feel that…

As computer viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware and other types of hacker activities become more common, businesses have to be more aware of the consequences of a cyberattack. While several layers of protection can be used to prevent cyberattacks, firewalls are…

While the 21rst century has seen the steady growth of business done online, the flexibility comes with more risk. With more people than ever working from home, some of the traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer quite as effective. Office…

According to many analysts, the increase in remote work that has emerged in workplaces in the past 2 years has significantly influenced the demand for corporate IT. With a complete suite of Microsoft products we can make your business more…

When most small businesses are starting out, it’s usually one or two people who are doing everything. They’ll take care of the sales and marketing, the graphic design, the computer systems and even sweep the floors and take out the…

Microsoft Endpoint Manager helps deliver the modern workplace and modern management to keep your data secure, in the cloud and on-premises. Endpoint Manager includes the services and tools you use to manage and monitor mobile devices, desktop computers, virtual machines,…

Policies are implemented to provide clear instructions for everyone involved in a specific situation. An IT security strategy is composed of policies to ensure an organization is guided by a uniform set of procedures which remove any ambiguity about how…

For the average computer user, it’s a little-known fact that using a home or office printer creates a highly vulnerable situation that can be easily exploited by garden-variety hackers. However, in the computer industry, this vulnerability has been known about…

The general public has been using the internet for so long that most of us are at least vaguely familiar with computer hacking tools such as viruses or malware. We may not understand exactly how they work, but we know…

As more of our lives tend to take place online, crime has moved from the streets to the internet. And while cybercrime may not be as physically dangerous as being accosted in a dark back alley, the damages can still…

Cybercriminals are constantly updating their methods of extracting money and information out of their victims. One type of cybercrime that has been around in one form or another for several years is the clone phishing attack. In these social engineering…

The cyber activity of phishing has been used by cybercriminals for several years to gain access to private or sensitive information. Phishing is a social engineering attack that uses messaging to trick a victim into giving up important data such…

The proliferation of personal computers coinciding with the popularization of the internet promised us all untold richness of information. What it neglected to inform us about was the attendant rise of cybercriminal behaviour. Malware, identity theft and emails promising us…