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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, …
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 …
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 …
If it’s open Wi-Fi, where you don’t need a password at all, then anyone close by, including hackers can eavesdrop everything you send and receive. Sticking to HTTPS websites will help, because your browsing will be encrypted; and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is even better, because almost all …
Losing Internet can be a large problem in the business world, as we all become more and more reliant on it. Downtime of this kind can be immensely frustrating. However, not all hope is lost, as there are ways to troubleshoot the cause of an Internet outage. Check your Hardware …
The suggestion to “grab hold and give it a wiggle” may not sound like useful security advice. But if you’re using an ATM or buying gas at the pump then “wiggling” can be a good idea. That’s where crooks glue on skimming parts Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
Typosquatting is the act of buying URLs similar to famous or well-known ones in hopes that people type the wrong letter when entering the web address. This enables a hacker to: Add malware or ransomware to your computer Steal your information Type carefumbly this Christmas! Advent tip brought to you …
The holidays are a time filled with good food, visits from dear friends and family, and exchanging gifts with those you care about. However, to keep the season bright and merry, you need to be a little cautious during your next gift exchange, as many gifts can present some unexpected …
Whether it’s passing on Christmas greetings, or making plans to meet them at the beach after work for a barbecue, or figuring out who’s going to take the least popular Christmas-to-New-Year support desk shifts… …you may end up with emails that have plenty of recipients, possibly including people you don’t …
Staying logged in means you never need to give your online posts a second thought. But sometimes a second thought is just what you need. The thing is, all this logged-in-forever convenience comes at the cost of reduced security. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
