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Archive for August, 2022

Apple Users Will Want To Update As Soon As Possible

Do you own a device running macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or iOS/iPadOS 15.6.1? If so, you'll want to download and install the latest patches as soon as possible. Apple recently released a small but critical security …

Raspberry Robin Worm In Hundreds Of Windows Networks

Analysts at Red Canary Intelligence have recently spotted a Windows worm on hundreds of networks belonging to a wide range of organizations around the world. Dubbed "Raspberry Robin" by the research team that discovered it, …

The Importance Of Having An Email Newsletter

Most business owners understand the importance of being active on at least one social media channel. That's fine as far as it goes, but have you considered supplementing your social media presence with a good, old-fashioned …

Prepare For Windows Server 2012 End Of Support

Another week, another Microsoft "End of Life" reminder to write about. This time, it's Windows Server 2012 R2.  If you're a user, then you're probably already aware of the looming deadline. If you've blocked it …

Microsoft Is Phasing Out Windows 8.1

If you are still using Windows 8.1 and if you've somehow managed to avoid seeing the parade of notices Microsoft has been sending out, you should know that the end is nigh. Support for the …

Twilio Data Breach Happened Via Employee Smishing

Twilio is the Cloud Communications Company. They are the latest to fall victim to a data breach. The company recently disclosed that some of its customer data was accessed by unknown attackers who gained access …

OpenSea Warns Users Of Phishing Attacks From Data Breach

Are you a fan of NFTs?  If so, you've probably heard of OpenSea, which is the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens. If you have an account there, be aware that recently the company disclosed that …

Microsoft Office And Google Docs Sync For Offline Use

Recently, Google announced a small but significant change to Google Docs.  Now, if you have enabled offline access for files you have stored on your Google Drive, the system will auto-sync any Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, …

Secret Twitter Accounts Are Not What You Think

Do you have a Twitter account?  Have you been patting yourself on the back while assuming that your identity was a secret, allowing you to ply the waters of Twitter in anonymity? Unfortunately, that's probably …

Malware Is Targeting Small Office And Home Office Routers

Researchers at Lumen's Black Lotus Labs recently spotted evidence of a highly sophisticated and tightly targeted campaign aimed at SOHO (small office/home office) routers across both Europe and North America. Based on the evidence the …

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Broken Tech Is Disrupting the Modern Workplace

Broken Tech Is Disrupting the Modern Workplace

Does your workplace technology help employees succeed, or does it regularly slow them down? Broken tech can turn simple meetings[...]
Microsoft Teams Adds New File Blocking Controls

Microsoft Teams Adds New File Blocking Controls

Could risky files slip through the collaboration tools your employees use every day? New Microsoft Teams file blocking controls will[...]
Salesforce Builds AI Agent To Improve TSA Travel

Salesforce Builds AI Agent To Improve TSA Travel

“Do I need to take my laptop out of my bag?” “Can I bring my CPAP machine through the TSA checkpoint?” “How[...]

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