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Sending kids away to school is hard enough. Worrying about their safety online is an added stress, especially when it’s a known fact that college students are a primary target for hackers.

We’ve compiled a list of 14 actions your student (or a student you know) can take to reduce the likelihood of being a cybercrime victim and hopefully ease your mind.

*Be sure to emphasize #12. This sounds simple, but it’s one of the most critical mistakes to avoid. 

Check them out here.

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01
September
2023

Keeping Your Wifi Up to Speed

Few things are more aggravating than slow Wi-Fi when you’re trying to watch a show, get on a Zoom call or simply get some work done. At the office, you can make a quick call to IT and we’re on it, but at home, what can you do?

Before you smash your router to bits, check out today’s blog for 7 quick fixes for slow Wi-Fi at home.

And no, throwing it out the window isn’t on the list.

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On a recent interview about the Titan sub catastrophe, director of the movie Titanic James Cameron, who has made 33 successful dives to the Titanic wreckage site, pointed out that this tragedy is eerily similar to the 1912 Titanic disaster: the captain of the 1912 RMS Titanic was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship, yet he plowed ahead at full speed into an ice field on a moonless night,

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In June a popular file-sharing software amongst big-name companies likes Shell, Siemens Energy, Sony, several large law firms, a number of US federal agencies such as the Department of Health and more was hacked by Russia-linked cybercrime group Cl0p. Security Magazine reported that, to date, there are 138 known companies impacted by the breach, resulting in the personal information of more than 15 million people being compromised. More are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.

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As we get into the summer, many business owners and employees look forward to a well-deserved break. However, high achievers are known to do a little work on vacation. Unfortunately, studies show that working outside the office, whether on vacation, from a local coffee shop, or even business travelers out on work trips, can lead to significant cyber security issues.

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09
March
2023

Death By CHEAPNESS

Southwest Airlines’ recent fiasco that caused them to cancel over 16,700 flights, leaving people stranded across America

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27
January
2023

Using Microsoft Teams

For the modern business, Microsoft Teams can keep your entire staff communicating and prioritizing projects that can push your business forward.

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At CNG, we offer value-rich Managed IT Services that can significantly reduce technology-induced downtime, give you access to certified IT technicians, and provide the peace of mind that allows you to keep your focus on your business, rather than the resilience and reliability of your technology.

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01
April
2022

Managing a Remote Office

Companies around the world have adopted a remote working culture either by necessity or by choice.

Not only is it entirely possible to keep business running, but many businesses see a boost in productivity. A two-year Stanford study shows that in general, remote workers are as productive, if not more so, than those confined to an office.

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