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5 Signs It’s Time To Update Your Software (And How To Do It Safely) 

By Tracy Hardin | October 22, 2024
Software updates might seem bothersome, but neglecting them is one of the simplest ways to expose your systems to cyber threats. Hackers are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities, and outdated software serves as an open invitation to your network.  So, how can you tell when it's time to update,...

The S.E.C.U.R.E. Method To Stop Phishing E-mails 

By Tracy Hardin | October 15, 2024
Phishing attacks remain the most prevalent form of cybercrime for a simple reason: they are effective. Every day, over 3.4 billion spam emails flood the inboxes of unsuspecting users. Phishing emails have dominated as the most common type of cyberattack for years due to their ease of execution, scalability, and...

The End Is Almost Here! Windows 10 Will No Longer Be Supported As Of October 2025 

By Tracy Hardin | October 10, 2024
Breaking News: Microsoft to Cease Windows 10 Support After October 2025!  Microsoft has announced that it will no longer support Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. While your PCs will continue to function beyond this date, Microsoft will no longer provide free services essential for keeping your device secure and...

Microsoft Copilot Techniques To Boost Business Productivity

By Tracy Hardin | September 24, 2024
Even if you’re tired of hearing about AI, the reality is that those who embrace it, find the tools that work and learn how to use them efficiently WILL get ahead of those who refuse to try. However, sorting through the thousands of AI-powered programs on the market can feel...

The CrowdStrike Outage: How To Avoid A Future IT Crisis

By Tracy Hardin | September 17, 2024
When 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks and hospitals, suddenly displayed the “Blue Screen of Death,” people began to panic. “We are under a cyber-attack!” most speculated. Fortunately, that was not the case, but the real reason behind the outage is alarming and something every business owner...

10 Warning Signs Of Medical Fraud And How To Protect Yourself

By Tracy Hardin | September 10, 2024
Health insurance is designed to provide access to necessary treatments, preventive services and emergency care to individuals and families in need, and, apparently, now it’s also used to hand out paydays to scammers. In February of this year, Change Healthcare fell victim to a cyber-attack that impacted thousands of health...

The Hidden Dangers Of Shortcuts In IT Security

By Tracy Hardin | September 3, 2024
The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently analyzed data from three major US health studies that gathered information on people’s daily multivitamin use. They discovered that people who took daily multivitamins had a 4% higher mortality rate than those who didn’t. This surprising result echoes a scene from the movie...

Vacation Travel Scams Are Up 900%

By Tracy Hardin | August 30, 2024
Summer is a popular time for vacation travel. If you’re looking to squeeze in any last-minute travel, there is a scam circulating that you need to be aware of. As costs for everything from food to travel continue to increase, the logical step is to search for the best deals...

Cybercriminals Are Faking Data Breaches: How AI Is Fueling This New Scam

By Tracy Hardin | August 23, 2024
Just when you think cybercriminals will run out of new ideas for how to scam people, they find a way to get creative and surprise you. Now they’re faking data breaches, hoping to steal money from unsuspecting business owners and dark web data buyers alike. Earlier this year, Europcar, an...