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When a natural disaster or great tragedy occurs such as a massive hurricane or the Boston bombing, your immediate reaction may be to want to help those who are suffering during these circumstances by sending monetary donations. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this and take advantage of people’s good will through phishing scams and the creation of… Read more »

If you are running a small business or organization, you can’t afford to be spending money on anything that isn’t directly boosting awareness or increasing revenue. While paying for ad space on websites with high amounts of traffic is a great way to get your name out there, it is important to be wary of… Read more »

It seems there is an app for almost everything today, and your business or organization should be no exception. Having a mobile app for your business establishes credibility and gives people another way to interact with your organization. Perhaps your organization already has in place a responsive website that allows for an optimal user experience… Read more »

While it appears the DC Metro area is not going to get the brunt of the storm this time around, it is important to prepare your business for potential disasters like Hurricane Florence. In addition to the potential for damaging winds, other things to consider include flooding, loss of electricity for prolonged times and the… Read more »

While entering a coffee shop, a restaurant, or even the mall, the first thing many people do is connect to the WiFi network. People connect to public WiFi networks constantly to allow for better functionality on their devices or to allow them to continue to access the internet and email from devices that don’t use… Read more »

We use passwords for everything. Our email, social media, bank accounts, and many other online platforms require passwords for access. Since passwords are needed for so many things, many people choose to go with easy-to-remember passwords, or use one password for everything. While it may be convenient to not have to memorize a bunch of… Read more »

Whether you like it or not, Google has the ability to track where you are at all times if you are using any of their apps on your smart phone.  Although there are benefits to having your location known, such as the ability to quickly get directions to a restaurant nearby or check the local… Read more »

With hurricane season now in full swing, it’s time to think about precautions to take in the event of a major storm to prevent disastrous loss of data. This recent article provided some strategies to avoid, and some of those highlights include: Make sure to back up everything including power, file, and server backups. When… Read more »

While you have probably heard about bitcoin, you may not be familiar with a new type of cybercrime on the rise called cryptojacking. Cryptojacking is essentially when a cybercriminal uses someone else’s computer or web browser without their permission to develop cryptocurrency. They usually infiltrate their victim’s system through a phishing email or an infected… Read more »

Do you own or manage a  small business or organization? If so, it is important to acknowledge the increasing risk of becoming a cyberattack victim. Data from a recent CNET article shows that since 2011 the percentage of cyberattacks that occurred in small businesses has risen from 20% to almost 50%! Another troubling statistic is… Read more »