Setting Up Redundancy for Your IT Systems You’ve heard us talk about the importance of having a good backup that is “ransomware-proof,” meaning it cannot be infected if your network is infected. So, the first tip is to make sure ...
What to do if You Lose Your Laptop or Other Device So, you’re in the car on the way home from Starbucks, basking in the glow of consuming your triple-shot, low-foam, extra-hot pumpkin-spice latte, when you suddenly realize your laptop ...
What is the "Dark Web" Anyway? The “dark web” or “deep web” is a part of the World Wide Web we know and love that is accessible only via a special software that allows users and website operators to remain ...
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Prevent Ransomware Did you know that the #1 threat to all organizations is internal employees? The people you trust to run your organization are the very same ones putting it at risk: downloading software they ...
If This Type of Alert Pops Up, DON'T Click On It! You’re working at your computer when suddenly – BAM! – you get a pop-up notification that your PC is infected with a virus and you must “click here” to ...
The #1 Way a Hacker Will Get You Is... A weak password is still the #1 way hackers break into your network. In fact, 81% of the total number of breaches last year utilized weak or stolen passwords! Here’s what ...
Don't Let Yourself Be Tracked Online To limit the data gathered on you when surfing the web, trade in your current search engine for DuckDuckGo. Unlike Google and Bing, DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you online, your history and searches, linking them ...
Working From Home? DON'T DO THIS! If you are working from home and you’re using a personal device such as a smartphone or personal laptop to log in to company-owned cloud applications – stop! Unless your personal device is covered ...
The Shocking Truth About Bank Fraud Did you know Converging Networks Group, Inc.’s bank account doesn’t always have the same protections as a personal bank account when it comes to fraud? If a hacker takes money from your business account, ...
Why Antivirus is Not Enough Anymore Most people think that if they have antivirus on their computer they are safe from hackers. Here’s the truth: you are never 100% safe from hackers, and with antivirus alone you are a sitting ...
