Digital provisions and technology are commonplace in everyday life, creating an ocean of data shared across multiple networks, devices, and users. This information is housed in numerous data caches, accessible from various internet-facing nodes. Remote working and virtualized services have expanded this accessibility creating a...
The traits and patterns of ransomware attacks Ransomware and ransomware attacks are a scenario no individual or organization wants to face. The unfortunate reality is that ransomware breaches rise in both frequency and success. Therefore, it’s likely an enterprise will deal with a ransomware attack in...
Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that...
It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram. You think, “How can I make one?” Filters and self-portrait apps have come a long way. You can now make yourself look like Hollywood’s version of a character...
Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year. One of the reasons for its continued growth is the suite of...
The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once. There are about 140,000 hard drive crashes in...
Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools. These include software, payment systems,...
Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues with each new software or hardware update. It's...
Why the medical industry suffers from aging cybersecurity standards The medical sector still falls behind when it comes to cybersecurity standards, hampered by constant threats and malicious actors. The healthcare sector observes an alarming level of cyberattacks, experiencing an average of 1400 weekly attacks in 2022 alone....
A quick glance at Windows 11 The next iteration of Microsoft’s Windows operating system – Windows 11 – has been available to the public for roughly a year. First appearing during the height of the COVID pandemic, the OS touted many accessibility features and mobile-friendly design...