Virtualization review: What is it again?

Posted on Thursday April 13, 2017  |  virtualization, vdi, hardware management, disaster recovery

2017April13Virtualization_AEvery now and then, we need to reset the conversation about virtualization and review how it works in its most basic form. With so many advances, it can be hard to keep up if you're not a regular reader. This article not only defines virtualization and its benefits, it also includes a real-world workstation for you to experiment with!

 

Ransomware traps Skype users with fake ads

Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2017  |  voip, skype, ransomware, html, flash ad, backups

2017April12VoIP_ASkype has made many improvements to become the go-to audio and video communication tool. But as more people turn to Skype to conduct their business, hackers are sure to follow. Recently, Skype has been plagued with fake Flash ads, which if triggered, lead to devastating ransomware infections. Read on below to find out how you can stay safe from this attack.

 

Did Microsoft commit a security breach?

Posted on Tuesday April 11, 2017  |  privacy, office 365, microsoft, docs com

2017April11Office_AIn case you didn't know, Microsoft provides Office 365 users with a free document-sharing platform called docs.com. It's a great new tool for publishing files intended for public viewing. The downside is, sensitive documents are published without the file owners' permission. These include hundreds of users who might be unaware that their private files can be viewed by the public.

 

Benefits of social media policy reviews

Posted on Monday April 10, 2017  |  social, smb, small, safety, review, precaution, policy, medium, media, measure, business

170px-01Does your business have a social media policy? If so, when was the last time you updated it? If you're taking too long to answer these questions, that isn't a good sign. Because you should be conducting regular reviews, at least annually. You'd enjoy innumerable benefits, and deter your employees from obsessing over Snapchat filters in the process.

 

Microsoft says goodbye to Windows Vista

Posted on Friday April 07, 2017  |  windows, vista, system, smb, small, operating, microsoft, medium, business

170px_shutterstock_315792941We live in a digital era where innovations are emerging quicker than the speed of light. This means older operating systems might soon be discontinued. Case in point, Microsoft Vista. After a 10-year run, Microsoft is set to discontinue support for Vista users from April 11th onwards. On top of that, key security or software updates will cease as well.

 

Is the government really spying on you?

Posted on Thursday April 06, 2017  |  windows, wikileaks, samsung, microsoft, iphone, encryption, cybersecurity, apple

2017April6Security_AWikileaks, the website that anonymously publishes leaked information, recently released a number of documents alleging widespread surveillance by the US government. The released documents claim that the vast majority of these efforts took place via smartphones, messaging apps and...TVs? Let's see just how worrisome they really are.

 

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