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You could be a victim of cryptojacking and not even know it
/in Blog ITThis invisible cybercrime is on the rise in 2022 Cryptojacking is a form of cyberattack in which a criminal deposits software onto your phone, tablet, or computer to “mine” for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. The software works invisibly in the background to generate cryptocurrency—essentially a form of digital money—that the attacker makes a profit from. […]
How to know if your email or phone number has been hacked (and what to do about it)
/in Blog ITA website you use has suffered a data breach. Now what? How safe are your online accounts? In July, Twitter experienced a data breach that affected more than 5 million users.1 A recent U-Haul hack exposed customers’ driver’s licenses.2 Marriot will continue to go on into the foreseeable future. With how often these large-scale data […]
4 signs it’s time for your business to hire an IT company ASAP
/in Blog ITEvery business will eventually need IT support. Here’s how to know when the time is right for your business. All businesses rely on technology. As businesses grow, so too does the complexity of their IT requirements. At some point, it becomes too much to securely and efficiently manage without the help of a professional. Not […]
95% of workers say IT problems hurt productivity and morale
/in Blog ITYour business is a well-oiled machine. Unfortunately, IT issues can throw a wrench in the gears. A recent study found that 95% of workers face disruptive IT issues that hurt productivity and decrease morale. If you’ve ever worked from home, you probably found yourself asking, “Who are the other 5%? Have they ever even tried […]
How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi
/in Blog ITIs public Wi-Fi unsafe? The short answer is: not necessarily, but you are vulnerable. Many people are unaware of the risks of connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Imagine walking home alone late at night. The city streets are not necessarily dangerous, but you’re a lot more secure in your house, behind a locked door. […]
The worst cyberattacks of 2022 (so far)
/in Blog ITAs technology gets more sophisticated, so do cybercriminals, and the arms race between IT security and hackers continues to escalate. 2021 was a record-setting year for cyberattacks, with data breaches increasing by 68% over 2020. With a third of 2022 in the books, the rate of attacks doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of […]