If you’re like many of us, you probably have a huge list of passwords for every program, app, and website you visit. You’re also probably fed up with trying to remember each one, especially since it seems like there’s a new data breach every day. It may even seem like your efforts to maintain password…
Keyboard shortcuts are a convenient way to accomplish tasks in Windows with just the press of a couple keys. These useful shortcuts cut down the number of mouse clicks needed to get something done and let you navigate and work more efficiently than ever. From very basic functions, like copying and pasting, to more specialized…
Working from home may be comfortable, but it also poses a number of security dangers and productivity knocks. If you’re like many American businesses, you were probably unprepared when social distancing measures were put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus. One day, it was business as usual and the next, your business needed…
Globally, the average total cost of a data breach is $3.92 million. The United States skyrockets over that global figure with an average cost of $8.19 million [2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report]. The cyber security threats that lead to these data breaches are constantly evolving, too. As many businesses transition to a remote workforce…
Being stuck at home means we’re spending a lot more time on social media than we once did. Social media helps us stay connected with our family and friends but unfortunately has a downside during times like this. In times of dire need and fear, new opportunities are created for people to be taken advantage…
Even though Windows 7 was released nearly a decade ago, it’s still incredibly popular with over 35% of PCs running on the aging operating system. However, your days with this tried and true OS may be numbered. Microsoft ended mainstream support (including new features and warranty claims) for Windows 7 way back in 2015, but…
Sixty percent of small businesses get hacked each year, but why? One of the main reasons is that small businesses are simply not spending enough on cyber security. With the frequency of breaches increasing at alarming rates, what’s a small business to do? Luckily for all of us small businesses out there, human error is…
Our lives are intricately intertwined with technology. Whether it’s at a desk or in the field, most of us are daily technology users. We use mobile apps to order food or catch a ride. Realize you forgot to lock your car but you’re already seven blocks away? Yep, there’s even an app for that. And…
Legal speak From detection to notification and response, a data breach will cost you, no matter your industry or company size. In fact, the average cost of a data breach in the United States is $7.91M. Many laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions…