It seems we can’t go a single day anymore without our operating system, application, tablet, mobile phone, and even smart watch asking for a software update. While sometimes these updates bring new features or cosmetic fixes, they almost invariably include security fixes too. Nearly every piece of modern software a consumer uses has bugs, and…
New Security Features on Office 365
To bolster users’ safety, Microsoft recently added security features to Office 365. These enhancements give home and business users peace of mind whenever they send an email, share a link, or forward an attachment. There’s no such thing as being too secure, so we recommend staying abreast of them now. Files Restore in OneDrive Previously…
What Is The GDPR? An Expert Overview
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect across the European Union. This regulation aims to strengthen data privacy and data protection for individuals within the EU. The GDPR will immediately impact how companies can collect, store, and process data pertaining to users. Here, we’ll examine the GDPR, how it will affect US…
How to Transfer iMac Data
Did you just upgrade your iMac and are worried about all your data currently on your old Mac? Luckily, there is Migration Assistant – an application by Apple to transfer iMac data, user accounts, computer settings and apps from one Mac computer to another, or from a full drive backup. With Migration Assistant, there is no…
List Of The Most Commonly Used Passwords
When was the last time you changed your password? When you did, was security top of mind? If you’re like most people, probably not. Case in point: Take a look at the most commonly used passwords from 2017 from SplashData. Here’s just the top 10. 123456 password 12345678 qwerty 12345 123456789 letmein 1234567 football iloveyou There are…
ARE HACKERS USING YOUR PC TO MINE BITCOIN?
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they’re secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren’t the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cryptocurrency, and they’re doing it with something called cryptojacking. Hijacked hardware Cryptojacking secretly uses your computer to calculate complex mathematical…
THE IMPORTANCE OF HTTPS
Very few internet users understand the meaning of the padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar. It represents HTTPS, a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them. Let’s go over some user-friendly HTTPS best practices to help you surf the web safely. HTTPS Encryption Older web protocols lack…
THE MOST COMMON CAUSES FOR HARD DRIVE FAILURE
When it comes to our hard drives, we trust them to keep our stored items permanently safe. Unfortunately, this is a mistake, as computers can experience problems with a dead hard drive or you can get an error telling you “hard drive failed.” In either situation, data recovery can be very difficult or even altogether impossible. The…
FREE VS PAID ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
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. The most basic levels of antivirus products are free and paid antivirus, suites and premium suites, As you move up…
Apple says all devices affected by Meltdown and Spectre
Every iPhone, iPad and Mac computer is affected by two serious flaws in their computer chips. Apple announced that the Meltdown and Spectre bugs is affecting all iPhones, iPads and Macs. Apple have already said they have released some patches and so far, there is no evidence that this flaw has been exploited yet. They advise…
