Posts by Michael Moore
Tech Tip Tuesday: Your firewall is USELESS unless…
A firewall is a device that acts like a security cop watching over your computer network to detect unauthorized access and activity – and EVERY business and individual needs one. However, your firewall is completely useless if it’s not set up or maintained properly. Your firewall needs to be upgraded and patched on a continual…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Don’t just close your browser!
It might seem simple- but do this one tip to protect your data! When online accessing a banking site or any other application containing sensitive data, make sure you log out of the site and THEN close your browser. If you simply close your browser, some of the session information that a hacker can use…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Make THIS Password Different From Everything Else
You know you’re guilty of it: using the same password for everything. Believe me, I understand how annoying it is to try and remember all those passwords; and if you’re using the same password for sites that don’t share sensitive information, like a login to a news feed you like to read, then it’s generally…
Read MoreDon’t Make This One Mistake With Your IT Company
Treating your Managed IT like just another Break-Fix Service is wasting time and money- for them and for you! Your IT services company is one quick phone call away. This is true of a lot of businesses that outsource their IT needs through an IT services provider. While having an outsourced IT company on standby…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Set up bank alerts – NOW!
Here’s a tip that just might save your bacon: Set up withdrawal alerts on your bank accounts. Many banks will send you an e-mail alert whenever money is withdrawn from your account via check, debit card or transfer. Setting up those alerts will allow you to spot and report fraudulent activity BEFORE the money has…
Read MoreCyber Security Month 2019: Protect It.
Modern technology has done so much to merge our identities with our online presence. While this makes our daily lives easier, it also makes it easier for cyber-criminals to steal your information and commit identity theft. As an example, in 2018 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received over 167,000 reports from individuals claiming misused…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Don’t do THIS on your work laptop or PC
Tech Tip Tuesday: Don’t do THIS on your work laptop or PC The ONLY thing you should use your company’s workstation or PC for is…WORK! Never mix personal web surfing and social media with company devices. If you want to check your Hotmail account or Facebook page, do it during your lunch break and on…
Read MoreCyber Security Month 2019: Secure It.
When it comes to cyber-attacks, businesses have a lot to lose. In 2018, the business sector experienced 571 breaches- the largest amount ever recorded. How were so many businesses vulnerable to attacks? The answer is simple—human error. Cyber-criminals take advantage of any human error they can find within your business- patches, employees failing to update…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: DON’T use public WiFi until you read this
We’re all guilty of it: connecting to free public WiFi. Whether it’s at the coffee shop, hotel or airport, the temptation to check e-mail and surf the web is just too strong to resist. So BEFORE you connect to any free, public WiFi, make sure the connection is legitimate. It’s not uncommon for hackers to…
Read MoreCyber Security Month 2019: Own It.
When it comes to online privacy, it’s easy to be vulnerable to cyber security attacks. Especially in today’s world, the internet interacts with all parts of our daily lives- our communication, our shopping, our work, even our bank accounts and medical records. All of this information is susceptible security breaches, which are more common than…
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