Chances are you've gotten a notification on one of your devices saying "firmware update available" but do you know what you're even updating? Firmware is a type of software that is embedded into hardware devices to control how they function. It's used to run programs on a device.

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Network monitoring is the process of observing and analyzing the traffic and behavior of computer networks to ensure they are performing optimally and securely. They make sure everything is in order and there are no suspicious activities or potential threats.

Picture this: You’re going about your day, checking your emails, when suddenly you see a message from a company you trust. You think, “Great! That’s safe to read”. But hold on just one minute… this email is not what it seems. It’s part of yet another scam created by cyber criminals to trick you into clicking malicious links or giving up sensitive info. It’s called “SubdoMailing,” and it’s as dangerous as it sounds.

You know that staying ahead of the technology curve is vital for all businesses in a highly competitive marketplace. One innovation launched earlier this year is Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless connection. But what exactly does it offer, and is it worth the investment for your business?

DKIM, DomainKeys Identified Mail, is used to authenticate an email. It uses a digital signature to let the email recipient know the message and content of the email was authorized by the domain owner. How does DKIM work? Actually it's fairly complicated in terms of generating public and private keys in order to verify the content of your email.

A new security report has revealed some alarming trends. First off, cyber attacks are becoming faster than ever. Breakout times (that’s the time it takes for a criminal to move within your network after first getting in) have dropped significantly. We’re talking an average of just 62 minutes compared to 84 minutes last year.

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email authentication protocol designed to prevent email spoofing and spam. It restricts who can use an organization's domain as the sender of the email. In most phishing attacks, threat actors usually spoof the sender's email address to look official. SPF prevents that from being received.

You’ve probably been considering how to harness the potential of AI to boost your company’s efficiency and productivity. But there’s a small problem. A recent study revealed something fascinating but not entirely surprising: A trust gap when it comes to AI in the workplace.

DMARC, Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance, is an email security protocol that verifies email senders by building on the DNS services and the SPF, and DKIM protocols. It was created to block the threat of email spoofing, domain spoofing, email phishing, business email compromise, and other email-based attacks.

Convenience often comes at a cost, and one prime example is the habit of saving passwords on our computers. While it may seem like a time-saving measure, the security risks associated with storing sensitive information locally cannot be ignored. In this blog post, we will delve into the potential dangers of this common practice

DMARC, Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. It’s actually a 4 letter acronym that really takes advantage of a 3 letter and a 4 letter acronym, SPF and DKIM. So together we have an 11 letter acronym. And if you want emails from your company to be safely delivered, better pay attention.

You rely on your team to be efficient and productive. But slow and sluggish computers can make it difficult for them to do their work. Before you jump to the (expensive) conclusion that you need to replace your PCs, there are several ways you can increase computer performance on Windows 10 and 11. Here are just a few…

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, and it's a type of computer memory that is used to store data that is actively being used and processed by the computer. Unlike storage devices such as hard drives or SSDs, RAM is volatile memory, meaning it loses its contents when the power is turned off.

An insider threat refers to the risk or potential harm posed to an organization's data, systems, or security by individuals who have authorized access to the organization's resources. These individuals could be current/ former employees, contractors, or business partners who possess knowledge, privileges, and/or access rights within the organization's systems and networks.

Picture this: Your business gets hit by a ransomware attack, and your valuable data is locked away by cyber criminals demanding a huge ransom fee. You can’t afford to pay it. But there’s a twist – just like those “buy now, pay later” schemes, some ransomware gangs are offering victims payment extension options.

A CIO (Chief Information Officer) is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing a company's information technology (IT) strategy and operations. A vCIO (virtual Chief Information Officer) is a consultant or an outsourced service provider who provides similar services as a CIO.

You might think that cyber criminals are only interested in large companies or those with huge financial assets. After all, that’s where the big bucks are, right? Think again. Recent reports have shown that cyber criminals are casting their nets wide, targeting businesses of all sizes, from mom-and-pop stores to global enterprises.

In recent years, technology has rapidly changed the way we interact with the digital world. There are two terms that have been used over the past few years that may sound familiar. VR, Virtual Reality, and AR, or Augmented Reality. One you probably haven’t heard of as much is MR, or Mixed Reality.

In today's digital age, receiving a call from a supposed computer technician claiming to be affiliated with reputable companies like Microsoft or your internet service provider is not uncommon. These scammers often assert that your computer is infected with viruses or malware, insisting on either remote access or the purchase of new software to resolve the alleged issues.