Equifax Affects Almost All US Adults – Cybersecurity Still Not Taken Seriously
Recently, approximately 143 million Americans had their sensitive personal information exposed due to a data breach at Equifax, one of the top three major credit reporting agencies in the US. According to the FTC, the breach lasted from mid-May through July, in which time the hackers were able to access people’s names, SSNs, addresses, and driver’s license numbers.
Is Cyber Security Dead?
If anybody in the U.S. hadn’t heard about cyber security before 2016, you can bet that they’ve heard about it by now. From Russian hacking and interference during the 2016 election, to the Dyn DDoS attack that shut down Internet traffic on the East Coast for half a day in October the same year, cyber security began to dominate the headlines, especially toward the end of the year.
Cyber Threats Amid Growing Global Tensions
As global tensions continue to climb in the wake of to North Korea’s nuclear activity, many are focused on the physical aspects of a possible global conflict. Unfortunately, what many aren’t focused on are the aspects that are not so physical.
How the Culture of Collaboration Increases Security Risks
Nearly three-quarters of employers say collaboration is very important to their business, according to research from Queens University of Charlotte. Collaborative workplaces benefit from the diverse skills of numerous employees who enjoy greater opportunities for learning from one another. However, despite the many benefits of the culture of collaboration, this increased teamwork carries greater security risks.
What to Know About New Voice Assistant Technology
The popularity of digital voice assistants is growing rapidly. While the initial focus of this sector was on smartphone devices, voice recognition technology is beginning to reach other areas - like the automobile and the workplace - with a gathering strength. But the most exciting arena for voice-activated software agents lies in the home.
Tips For Avoiding Technical Difficulties With Your Business
Most businesses these days require technology on some level or another. It is rare to find a business that doesn’t have the use for a computer, telephone, credit card machine, or even cash register. When any of these things becomes unreliable, our business can come to a halt causing frustrated customers, and loss of income. It is important to always prepare yourself for any technical challenges that may come your way by taking the proper precautions. Here are some of the best tips for avoiding technical difficulties with your business: Run Frequent Inspections It is important to have an understanding and grasp of the current state of your technology. By…
4 Things a Business Needs to Understand About Data Breaches
Data breaches have become a fact of life for businesses. Ruthless hackers infiltrate systems, injecting malware and stealing vital information from companies. You must protect your organization from them. When you can’t, you must behave proactively to lessen the damage. Here are four things a business needs to understand about data breaches.
BYOD Is the Hot New Business Trend, But Is it Safe?
BYOD. It means “bring your own device” to work. Successful businesses understand the benefit of allowing for personal devices in the workplace. BYOD means businesses are spending less on hardware because the employee is providing their own. And, the Good Technology State of BYOD Report found that employees are happy to supply their own devices. This is likely due to a preference for their personal devices, which often times are actually more feature-rich compared to the lacking features of bulk equipment. Businesses that furnish equipment to their employees often have to think about budget first and features second, but BYOD eliminates this from the equation. Unfortunately, the BYOD model isn’t…
How the Right Point of Sale System Can Help Your Business Grow
The days of point of sale systems being glorified calculators to process payment transactions and calculate tax and change are far behind us. Today, point of sale systems are sophisticated networks of hardware and software technologies—all working together to make your business more efficient and secure. Indeed, the right point of sale system can do a lot to drive the growth and success of your business. The key word in that sentence, though, is “right,” as not all point of sale technologies will be ideal for every business. Standard Features for a Quality POS Ultimately, you will have to think about the factors that make your business unique. What are…
Easy Methods to Solve Our Common Printer Problems
Your printers can work for many years and can provide you best printing quality even after thousands of printed copies. However, like any other electronic device, a printer can stop working if it has encountered any problem inside. Your printer can face a problem if it is being over or under-used, as under use dries up the ink and blocks nozzles; while over-heating caused by over-use of the printer can damage the machine.
Don’t Let Valuable Company Data Get Lost – Protect It With a Battery Backup
Now that technology has become so pervasive in our personal and professional lives, it's easy to ignore just how much we all rely on it – including your company. If you're in the business of industrial automation, telecommunication, or data collection, your business depends upon computers and their databases running constantly. But how can you expect them to work should an unexpected power outage interrupt your power supply.
Communication Technologies That Have Revolutionized The World
Communication technology has improved beyond all recognition over the last couple of decades. Innovators have successfully made the world a smaller place by linking people together. It is now possible to communicate with almost anyone on the planet in a matter of seconds. So, we wanted to take a look at some of the technologies that allow that to happen.
