Leapfrog 
One of the things that can get lost in discussions about ransomware is the work it takes to recover from an attack. Depending on which devices have been affected and how many of them, the task of cleaning up and getting things back to normal can take many, many work hours. And dollars. Here’s what …
(UPDATED) Earlier this year we talked about a “sextortion” scam (below) creating havoc around the world. Through emails, the scam tricked people into believing that their (very, very) personal web-viewing habits — along with videos captured through their computer cameras — would be distributed to their contact list unless they paid a bitcoin ransom. The …
Numbers don’t lie. So, based on the numbers of reported cyber attacks, CIOs are spending more of their IT budgets on cybersecurity. The likelihood that a company will be attacked combined with what it costs to recover from the attack — both in dollars and reputation — is too high to ignore. Take a look …
Email is basically the same as it’s been since the ’80s. It was never meant to be totally private, and the available add-ons and security features are far from foolproof. But despite these flaws and others, it’s still the go-to because we’re all busy. Here are eight ways you (and your business) can replace your …
Microsoft Office 2019 has arrived — both the PC and Mac versions. But what does this mean for your computing life? We have your answers here. Whether you’re using any version of Office for PCs or Macs (or Office 365), learn what’s included in Office 2019, how it compares to previous versions, and how you …
The buzz these days is all about 5G, the latest, greatest cellular technology that’s supposed to change the way we do things. But what is 5G and how will it impact your life? Here’s a quick summary that answers 20 of your top questions about 5G so you can get up to speed: What is …
Do you have a plan for how you’ll get online if the power goes out and stays out for a while? If you’re like most people, a big chunk of your life is in the cloud, which means you need a plan on how to access the web BEFORE you’re stuck without power. The more …
It’s practically an End of Life (EOL) avalanche heading for organizations that are running a lot of older Microsoft software. Not only will Microsoft stop supporting Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, but it will also no longer support Windows Server 2008 (and 2008 R2), Exchange 2010, or Sharepoint 2010. Support for SQL Server 2008 …
If your organization is ready to get your IT security on track, where do you start? Too little security opens up your organization to unnecessary risk and too much security interferes with productivity. Here’s a five-phase checklist to help guide you through the process of launching your IT security program: Phase 1: Choose a pre-prepared checklist or assessment For …
No matter what you call it, cybercrime can be a real pain. So it’s good to understand the different kinds of crimes out there so you can be alert, protect yourself and your company, and understand what might be going on if your computer or network starts acting weird. The truth is, you can’t participate …
