There is often the question to individuals and businesses whether it is worth paying for Internet Security software. There is an abundance of free antivirus software out there with unlimited updates which makes you wonder. Need help with this? See our virus removal page or call 561-450-8710. The most basic levels of antivirus products are…
FREE VS PAID ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
24/7 IT Support can transform your Business
It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in–with the rise of web 2.0 and the increasing “digitization” of business, virtually everybody is impacted by IT. In fact, IT has become so embedded in modern business, that we often fail to notice it: our most-used applications become an extension of ourselves; we get comfortable with them, not…
Tech support scammers make browser lockers more resilient
Tech support scammers have been relying on fraudulent pop-ups for many years in order to scare potential victims into calling for remote assistance. These so-called browser lockers (or browlocks) typically originate from malicious ads (malvertising) that can appear on any website, including trusted online portals. Want an expert to handle it? Explore our cybersecurity services or…
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION FOR APPLE MAC USERS
We wanted to make you aware of a serious bug that is affecting Apple Macs that are running the latest OS (operating system) called “High Sierra”. Mac’s that are running this Operating System are at risk as the flaw makes it possible to gain entry to the machine without a password, and also have access to…
THE 8 MOST USEFUL WINDOWS SHORTCUTS
Keyboard shortcuts for Windows have been making people’s lives easier since Microsoft introduced the world to Windows 3.1. Their latest version, Windows 10, comes with plenty of new built-in keyboard shortcuts, plus all the old favorites. Techies and contractors who offer business or home computer services usually know a lot of these shortcuts, because they do a lot of…
Remote Maintenance Makes Technology Management So Much Easier
“The good old days” usually refer to times long past, where things were more simple. Businesses a few decades ago didn’t have much complex technology in their office, but nowadays organizations have multiple server units and plenty of workstations–all of which need more maintenance than ever before. What’s the best way for your organization to…
Cloud Computing Benefits for Small Businesses
When a business expands from the first couple of employees to the first handful, everyone starts to notice that sharing and editing documents becomes a little difficult to manage. A growing business often begins to have concerns about how and where to securely store their data, not to mention the hours of research spent trying…
Why it makes sense to use Desktop as a Service in your business
While a majority of entrepreneurs may see Desktop as a Service (DaaS) as a technological fad, a pragmatic business owner will not reject the idea without considering its pros and cons. A careful analysis of this new concept gives us more reasons to adopt it rather than thinking otherwise. DaaS is a very convenient solution, especially for…
Ransomware Alert: Bad Rabbit
How Bad Rabbit Spreads: Bad Rabbit primarily spreads through compromised websites known as watering holes. These hacked websites feature a pop-up window (below) that tells visitors that they need to update Adobe Flash Player. Need help with this? See our cybersecurity services page or call 561-450-8710. However, this update message is fake and clicking either option,…
6 Ways to Help Identify a Malicious Email
Remember when you could easily identify phishing emails because they all came from a foreign prince who wanted to share his wealth with you? As with all cyber attacks, malicious emails have evolved to the point where they look like they came from the person or company the bad actor is trying to imitate. Here…
