Apr 16, 2023 | PatchAware
A zero-day vulnerability is a computer program security flaw unknown to the software developer or vendor. The term “zero day” refers to the number of days since the vulnerability was first discovered or made known. There are different types of zero-day...
Apr 9, 2023 | Microsoft, PatchAware
Is It a Good Idea? You’ve probably heard that turning on automatic Windows updates is a good idea. But why? And how? Let’s examine why this setting is important and how it can help you save time or money. What are Automatic Windows Updates? Automatic...
Apr 2, 2023 | Cyber Security, PatchAware
Folks, listen up because this is important. If you’re running any SSL software, you need to make sure its been upgraded ASAP. Here’s why: back in April 2014, a serious vulnerability was discovered in OpenSSL, the software that’s used to encrypt...
Mar 24, 2023 | Cloud, Ransomware, Security
Introduction The term “ransomware” has become a dirty word in recent years. It has been used to describe all kinds of malware, from simple lockers (which prevent you from opening an important file until you pay a fee) to more sophisticated infections that...
Mar 11, 2023 | Asset Management, Backup, Cyber breaches, Data Assets, Ransomware, Security
All businesses began as small businesses and are the lifeblood of our economy. With more than half of all jobs in the US provided by small companies, it is incredible that almost one-third never back up their data. Scary? No, it’s worse; those who did a backup...
Feb 23, 2023 | Authentication, Best Practices, Business, credentials, Credentials, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Hacking, ID Theft, Microsoft, Microsoft, Password Managers, Passwords, Passwords, Privacy, Security, Security, stolen identity, Technology, Threats, Windows (Microsoft)
Locking down your files with a strong password is like putting a virtual lock on your front door. It helps protect your personal or sensitive information from prying eyes, cyber-attacks, or theft. Whether you’re sharing your computer with others or working in a...
Feb 19, 2023 | Anti-Virus, Ask Craig, Backdoors, Data Loss, Disaster Recovery, WGAN, WGIR, WTAG
The internet is a double-edged sword – on the one hand, it provides us with vast amounts of information, entertainment, and resources at our fingertips. Still, on the other, it is also home to many threats like viruses, malware, spyware, and other forms of malicious...
