We’ve all known that paper files and Post-It notes weren’t going to cut it for much longer. But before Zoom became a household name, an IT department may have seemed more like a luxury than a necessity. As we all scrambled to adapt, technology has become an integral part of the workday for...
As the Internet of Things continues to grow, so do opportunities for devious hackers. A multi-national warning has been issued regarding our home and business network devices—think modems, WiFi routers, and repeaters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has noted a large-scale attack launched against specific network devices. So together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), they’ve issued a Technical Alert warning everyone about ongoing cyber exploitation.
Far from Home Alone style, cybercasing brings crime into the 21st. Today’s criminals use your trusty devices against you. Tech-savvy bad guys let you do their work for them via geotagging, social media “check-ins,” and easily-identifiable features in posted pictures. Make a conscious choice to hold some key personal info close to the vest. That’s one simple way to protect yourself and those you love—case closed.
Every second of every day, we’re up- and downloading, streaming and liking. At times, that’s whether we know it or not. And this is especially true in the up-and-coming smart (read: automated) home arena. Although emerging consumer technologies are a wonder to behold, and even more fun to use, there are always associated risks. But we’re not out to gyp anyone’s fun bank. In fact, we’re ready to show that the wide and wonderful Internet of Things (IoT) can be useful, efficient, and a downright blast.
