Downloading an application on an Android device is fairly simple: access the Google Play store, find the app you want to download, and press the button that says install. However, it is also too easy to simply hit ‘Allow’ once the app starts asking for ambiguously-worded permissions. Today, we’ll examine …
Why ROBOT is a Risk After Nearly 20 Years
The Internet is rife with potential threats. Some are situational, but most are deliberate actions made by malicious entities who are trying to obtain any semblance of value from you or your company. Some of these exploits have been around longer than you’d imagine possible. This has been made evident …
Here’s Our Rundown on Blockchain Technology
As we discuss business technology, we occasionally broach topics that not everyone may be familiar with. Despite the recent media coverage that has been afforded to it, Bitcoin and blockchain technology may be a good example of one such topic. To resolve this, we’ve put together the following primer on …
Tip of the Week: Why You Should Reexamine Your Business Practices
As a business adopts certain “best practices,” it is important for business leaders to consider why they are adopted, and more importantly, are they really for the best? There are many problems that subscribing to false best practices can produce, and so it becomes important to identify, adjust, and resolve …
Technology Has Played a Part in Shaping How We Celebrate the Season
The holiday season has always been one of deep-seated traditions, some that draw from ancient customs, and some that are inspired by more contemporary trends. These traditions have been shaped, and often inspired by, the technology available in the day. Today, we’ll reflect on how the technologies we have now …
I.T. Advent tip #24: The Big One!
It’s the night before Christmas, and all through the net, Lots of packets are stirring, their routing all set. The access points hang by the chimney with care With hope that no hackers will ever be there. The children are nestled in front of the screen Playing Minecraft together, a …
I.T. Advent tip #23: Check that Java is turned off in your browser
Fewer and fewer websites actually rely on Java, so the only people who really benefit from it being on in your browser are the crooks. That’s why we’ve been recommending for years that you turn Java off in your browser. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
I.T. Advent tip #22: Got a new gadget for Christmas? Stop. Think. Connect.
Can’t wait to see how your new-but-unpatched laptop performs online on Christmas morning? Nor can the crooks. New devices typically need updates right away, because they’re not really new as in “manufactured this morning and patched immediately.” They are new as in “packaged ready for first use by the customer, …
Secure Your Android During the Holiday Season
Android is a very common operating system on mobile devices around the world, and because of this, you won’t be surprised to hear that hackers are always trying to one-up security developers. If your business takes advantage of Android devices like smartphones or tablets, you’ll want to consider these 11 …
I.T. Advent tip #21: Bought online? Watch out for bogus courier emails!
Will that last-minute gift get delivered in time? Don’t be tempted by emails that say they’re from a courier company that couldn’t deliver. The trick usually goes like this: the courier company tried to deliver your parcel, but no one was home, or the address wasn’t correct, or something like …