Entries by Mihai

The Limitations of Private Browsing

August 20, 2020 in , /by

While private and “incognito” modes can reduce your digital footprint online to an extent, there are still ways in which your activity can be tracked by malicious third-parties such as people on your network, the internet service provider, government agencies, and cyber criminals. NOTE: Private Browsing mode is also known as Incognito Mode in Google […]

The Relaunch of Microsoft Edge

July 20, 2020 in /by

It has been a while since Microsoft adopted the Chromium engine for the new version of Edge, and reception to the browser, according to field data, was positive overall. Initially, Microsoft has given Windows 10 users the option to use the new Chromium-based Edge or stick with the old version. But that has changed. Few […]

MSP – Are you getting more than a helpdesk?

June 8, 2020 in , /by

When a business is looking for assistance in managing their IT infrastructure, many times they realize it’s more cost effective to partner with a managed IT service provider. There are key aspects for a business to look for when selecting an IT provider, which goes well beyond simply a helpdesk to call when something breaks. […]

Microsoft Teams: Overview

May 28, 2020 /1 Comment/in /by

Microsoft Teams combines meetings, calls, chat, and collaboration in one place, in addition it integrates with other popular apps (Jira, Trello, Evernote, GitHub etc.) and the rest of the Office 365 suite. What is Microsoft Teams? Teams is a collaboration tool designed to enable people to communicate with each other, share documents, add discussions, and […]

Key ways to reduce exposure to ransomware for SMBs

April 29, 2020 in /by

Ransomware is probably the largest security threat facing small and medium businesses. According to the 2019 Verizon Data breach Investigations Report, 28% of all data incidents were caused by malware infections, and ransomware attacks represented 24% of all malware breaches. Don’t Trust, Verify! Always be skeptical when spending time online, either when surfing the Internet […]

Work From Home Securely!

April 1, 2020 in /by

The Internet and progress in technology have made it possible for many users to carry out regular duties from home. Sadly, there is a downside, users are more exposed to cybersecurity threats while working remotely. Remote workers might have their sensitive data put at risk, but working from home could result in breaching company security […]

How It Works: DNS Filtering

March 18, 2020 in , , /by

There are certain organizations, mainly Internet Service Providers, that purchase hardware and software solutions that sit between users and the Internet. DNS filters allow users to filter out certain domains without having to purchase any hardware. Most corporate offices have firewalls that help protect the network, but what happens when an employee is working from home, […]