Remote work has become a way of life for so many of us. It makes a lot of things harder. Communication, focus, and task management have all become more difficult. One of the things hardest hit by remote work is our online security. An overall increase in teleworking makes it harder for companies and workers… Read more »
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VoIP: Risk and Reward
The Evolution of Workplace CommunicationWorkplace communication has changed significantly over the years. Online messaging services and email have become vital tools. However, the office phone has remained an essential part of communication for decades. Advancements in technology have transformed traditional phone systems, with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) replacing landlines in many offices. VoIP systems… Read more »
Is Zoom Back in Business?
Work-from-home is the reality for so many of us during the coronavirus pandemic. Being out of the office has its challenges: interrupting kids, spotty internet, and endless miscommunications! However, online meetings have become the symbol of this new working environment, especially the virtual meeting app ‘Zoom’. Part of the app’s popularity was its security. Zoom… Read more »
Twitter Hack Exposes High-Profile Accounts: What You Need to Know
Twitter has finally disclosed details about the major cybersecurity breach that occurred in July 2020, where high-profile accounts were compromised and used to promote cryptocurrency scams. Who Was Affected? The attack targeted some of the most well-known figures in the world, including: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Tesla CEO Elon Musk Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Former… Read more »
Your Face Mask Selfie Might Have Been Collected for The Future of Facial recognition Technology
It turns out the selfies you are taking with your facemask on are not just being seen by your family and friends, but researchers are collecting them as well to improve their facial recognition algorithms. A recent report shows that thousands of face-masked selfies are currently present in public data sets filled with photos taken… Read more »
Things to Consider when Teleworking
With the recent declaration by WHO (World Health Organization) we are now dealing with a pandemic, and it is important to consider the following items when preparing for teleworking: • Making sure the employee has the proper direct communication tools (cell phone, work phone or app to access the phone system) • Making sure the… Read more »
