Dangerous Chrome Extensions
One of the main selling points for Google’s Chrome browser is the ability to customize it to perform different tasks according to your individual needs. Need a handy PDF maker or file converter, want to match a color from a website, or just turn that New Tab into a convenient notepad? There’s an Chrome extension […]
Unwanted Guests: Protecting Your Meetings from Zoombombing
You’ve probably become an old hand at Zoom meetings over the past few weeks as use of the videoconferencing service has skyrocketed. Beyond its original intent as a business meeting platform, Zoom is being used for everything from family gatherings to virtual happy hours to a replacement for Trivia Night at your favorite watering hole. […]
Keeping it Going: Business Continuity in Unprecedented Times
In this time of seismic change to the ways we do business, much has been written and said about the technological side of working remotely. We’re all about the tech, and we’ve helped many clients to transition to a remote workforce without missing a beat. What business owners need to understand, though, is that business […]
Windows 7: New Scams for Old Software
As you may be aware, Microsoft ended its support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. That means no more patches or security updates, and in today’s ever-changing threat environment, that’s a non-starter. You simply should not be using Win 7 anymore, period, and especially in a business setting. But there’s a wide gap between […]
Passwords the NIST Way
Businesses like yours often struggle with password policies. We all know employees shouldn’t use overly simple passwords, nor should they use the same password on multiple sites. But what exactly should they do? How long should passwords be, and how often should they be changed? Here’s some help from the National Institute of Standards and […]
Small Business, Big Target
Back in the 1930s when legendary gangster John Dillinger was asked why he robbed banks, he responded, “Because that’s where the money is.” That same reasoning goes a long way towards explaining why small businesses are a favorite target of hackers and purveyors of malware. Consider: The Small Business Administration says the U.S. now has […]
Relief for Your Password Headaches
You know you’re not supposed to use the same password across multiple accounts, but chances are you do … and chances are even better that your employees do, also. Speaking of your employees, do you know who has access to which systems? If not, your business could be at risk. Passwords are a pain … […]
