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22May 2017

Web Browser Cyber-Security — Ranked

By Mark J. Pappert|May 22nd, 2017|

Managing business-level cyber-security is no simple task. Tens of thousands of users are finding that out the hard way as they confront the issue head on in the wake of an international ransomware epidemic (WannaCry). [...]

17May 2017

Password Security — Have You Been ‘Pwned’?

By Mark J. Pappert|May 17th, 2017|

With any data breach — like the recent Bell Canada breach where hackers released over 1.9 million customer email addresses and 1,700 names with phone numbers this past Monday — it's always prudent to review [...]

12May 2017

Office 365 Receives Security Upgrades

By Mark J. Pappert|May 12th, 2017|

With the increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks, businesses need even stronger security tools to defend their sensitive documents. Fortunately, Office 365 subscribers will now have more advanced security tools to stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat [...]

11May 2017

Windows 10 Updates Will Be Bi-Annual

By Mark J. Pappert|May 11th, 2017|

If you've ever had a problem with how Microsoft Windows updates are rolled out, we have some good news. In a recent announcement, the team behind the world's most popular operating system promised to make [...]

10May 2017

WARNING — Do Not Install ‘Google Defender’

By Mark J. Pappert|May 10th, 2017|

As the technology that recognizes and thwarts malware becomes more advanced, hackers are finding it much easier to trick overly trusting humans to do their dirty work for them. Known as social engineering, it's a [...]

25Apr 2017

Windows 10 ‘Creators Update’ — New Features

By Mark J. Pappert|April 25th, 2017|

Instead of an outright operating system update, Microsoft is now releasing named updates that come with enhancements and other features that individual users and businesses should get excited about. Its latest, Creators Update on Windows [...]

24Apr 2017

Homographs — The Newest Trend in Phishing

By Mark J. Pappert|April 24th, 2017|

So much of cyber-security depends on adequate awareness from users. Phishing for example, preys on people's fears and desires to convince them to click on hyperlink images and text before checking where they actually lead [...]

19Apr 2017

Cloud Security — Everything You Need to Know

By Mark J. Pappert|April 19th, 2017|

If small and mid-sized businesses think cyber-security is impossible to manage now, just think about what it was like before the Internet provided a way to receive IT support remotely. In today's business landscape, enterprise-level [...]

12Apr 2017

Ransomware Traps Skype Users with Fake Ads

By Mark J. Pappert|April 12th, 2017|

Skype has made many improvements to become the go-to audio and video communication tool. But as more people turn to Skype to conduct their business, hackers are sure to follow. Recently, Skype has been plagued [...]

7Apr 2017

Microsoft Says ‘Goodbye’ to Windows Vista

By Mark J. Pappert|April 7th, 2017|

We live in a digital era where innovations are emerging quicker than the speed of light. This means older operating systems might soon be discontinued. Case in point, Microsoft Windows Vista. After a 10-year run, [...]

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