Why You Should Invest in a Business-Grade Router
Routers are a critical part of a company's IT infrastructure. These devices manage traffic on computer networks. In particular, they make connections between different networks. For example, they can connect a company's private network to a public network on the...
Avoid Tech Support Phone Scams
Cybercriminals don't just send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites. They might also call you on the telephone and claim to be from Microsoft. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Once they have access to...
Is Using Fingerprint Authentication a Good Idea?
With fingerprint authentication, you do not need to remember and enter a password to access a device. You just place your finger on a fingerprint scanner. If your fingerprint matches the scanned image on file, you gain access.More and more devices are using...
How to Spot Phishing Attacks
One of the main tools in a hacker's toolbox is the phishing attack. Hackers use these large-scale attacks to steal personal information from as many people as possible.Hackers using phishing are digital con artists. With hidden malware and a convincing pretense, they...
Microsoft Releases Emergency Out-of-Band Patch for Internet Explorer
Microsoft issued a critical advisory about a zero-day vulnerability on Tuesday that affects all versions of Windows. If Microsoft calls a vulnerability "critical" and releases a patch outside of its normal Patch Tuesday monthly schedule, you should take note....
5 Cool Things Your USB Flash Drive Can Do
Who doesn't remember their first "thumb" drive? The first USB flash drives held only 125 megabytes of data, but that seemed like a lot compared to the floppy disks most users had grown up with, and they were a lot easier to use than read/write CDs. That 125MB "memory...
6 Microsoft Office 2016 Details to Look Forward To
Microsoft Office 2016, the latest Windows-based version of the major technology company's application suite, is scheduled for a release sometime in the fall of 2015. However, we already know quite a bit about the product, thanks to a preview and testing program that...
Defending Against Cybersecurity Threats in Your Hotel Room
Being on the road is typically a stressful affair. Travelers have to worry about making their flight connections or booking reservations to a hotel or restaurant. Just being in an unfamiliar area can make some people anxious. Unfortunately, when sorting out these...
What is Domain Privacy Protection?
What is it?Domain privacy or WHOIS protection (different registrars sometimes refer to it by different names) hides the domain registrant’s personal information from the public WHOIS database.WHOIS is an organization that manages all data regarding domain...
5 Ways to Secure Your Company’s Wireless Router
Wireless routers are used by companies around the world. They typically serve as the core of a company's network, enabling both wired and wireless devices to connect to each other and access the Internet. The setup for a wireless router often involves connecting it...