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Are Your Smart Devices (Siri, Alexa, Google) Eavesdropping On You?

By Tracy Hardin | December 9, 2022
Have you ever had a conversation about a topic, and then later that day you start seeing news, ads or updates about that subject, and said to yourself, “This can’t be a coincidence”? Well, you’re probably right. According to Norton, who you may remember as an antivirus software company and...

What Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?

By Tracy Hardin | November 30, 2022
Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business phone system. One that wasn’t the norm. But the pandemic changed that way of thinking. Now internet-based phone systems aren’t simply the norm. They’re mandatory for business continuity. During the pandemic, VoIP and video conferencing...

Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

By Tracy Hardin | November 21, 2022
Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection of computers, mobile devices, servers, and smart gadgets. As well as other IoT devices that all connect to the company network. The number of endpoints a company has will vary by business size. Companies with...

Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them

By Tracy Hardin | November 15, 2022
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate access to your company network and data. This would be via a login or other authorized connection. Because insiders have authorized system access, they bypass certain security...

Checklist for Better Digital Offboarding of Employees

By Tracy Hardin | November 10, 2022
Digital footprints cover today's modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they're hired. They get a company email address and application logins. They may even update their LinkedIn page to connect to your company. When an employee leaves a company, there is a process that needs to happen. This...

7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365

By Tracy Hardin | October 31, 2022
Microsoft 365 is the most popular of all major office productivity software. It has 48.8% of the global market share, just edging out Google’s apps, by a couple of percentage points. It’s used by individuals, small & mid-sized businesses, and larger enterprise organizations. It does everything a modern office needs....

What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?

By Tracy Hardin | October 25, 2022
When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. But the pandemic has changed the way that we see the workplace. It’s now a hybrid world. One made up of several connected “mini-offices” located in employee homes. The outsourcing market has also contributed to...

The Biggest Vulnerabilities that Hackers are Feasting on Right Now

By Tracy Hardin | October 20, 2022
Software vulnerabilities are an unfortunate part of working with technology. A developer puts out a software release with millions of lines of code. Then, hackers look for loopholes that allow them to breach a system through that code. The developer issues a patch to fix the vulnerability. But it’s not...

Small Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones

By Tracy Hardin | October 15, 2022
Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you thought that you couldn’t possibly have anything that a hacker could want? Didn’t think they even knew about your small business. Well, a new report by cybersecurity firm Barracuda Networks debunks this myth. Their report...