That is the question! A lot of people wonder whether it is best to shut down your computer when not in use, and most articles you read will go into extended detail one way or the other. However, IT Radix likes to get to the point: you decide!
The great thing with computers nowadays is that not only can they withstand a tremendous amount of use, they also attempt to help its own lifespan by using the hibernate function.
In the past few years, the practice of monitoring personal property via software applications has grown dramatically. Most of us know what a “Ring” doorbell is. Many young parents check on their preschool children in daycare centers via video, right from their mobile phones.
In 1984, Rockwell introduced his debut single on Motown records—"Somebody’s Watching Me.” The well-known lyrics of the chorus are apropos to today’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Like it or not, somebody is always watching your business’ every move as closely as through a microscope.
Recently, we've seen several victims fall prey to cyber threats like this which employ a combination of a phishing email to gain access to a mailbox and then waiting until the opportune time to hook the prey using a look-a-like domain. Here's a short video explaining what happened:
Sneaky hackers purchase and set up fraudulent websites that are a close misspelling of legitimate ones.
Mischief Night, the day before Halloween, is a celebration where the revelers engage in harmless pranks; however, in the business world, your staff can create much more than harmless mischief if they are not properly trained and following IT security procedures.
The Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Saturday-morning cartoon series featured four teenagers and their lovable, talking Great Dane, Scooby-Doo. These pals solved mysteries involving supposedly supernatural creatures through a series of antics and missteps. It only took the mention of a Scooby Snack to keep Scooby from being a scaredy-cat and rise up to foil the plans of an unsuspecting crook.
No Need to Fear…IT Radix is Here!
In this issue:
Cybersecurity is finding its way to the center of every business owner’s radar—and if it isn’t, it probably should be.
Consider the companies we know (and trust) with our confidential data. All seems well until suddenly they’re the victim of a massive cyber breach.
Francis Bacon once quipped that “knowledge is power.” Your business’ security is only as good as your users, so making sure your users have the power they need to keep your information safe is key to your business’ well-being.
Security can be a lot to tackle, considering that it covers everything from locking the doors to being aware of malicious payloads embedded in unscrupulous emails.
The greeting cards have all been sent, the holiday rush is through, but IT Radix still has a wish to make and it is a special one for YOU! That wish is that you take advantage of the quiet moments in early January and do some things NOW to ensure that your computer network is ready for all that 2017 will bring.
