KRACK hacks: What you need to know
You’ve heard of ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, and even phishing, but one hacking technique you may not have heard of is the KRACK exploit. This attack takes advantage of a vulnerability in WiFi networks, which puts any device with a wireless connection at risk. Here’s everything you need to know about KRACK. What is KRACK? Simply […]
Guest Wi-Fi 101
No matter who they are, people today expect Wi-Fi access when they’re guests of your office. Setting up your Wi-Fi the wrong way can create a tedious experience for them and even expose your confidential information. So what’s the right way to do it? Never give guests access to your primary Wi-Fi While giving guests […]
Five Scary Moments from our Tech Service Hotline
Ghosts and goblins at your doorstep on Halloween can be scary, but nobody at TechSolutions knows “scared, panicked and terrified” like Jenn Slovak, the TechSolutions team member responsible for dispatching service requests to our technicians. Jenn answers the phone when our clients call. She is the first person that our clients speak with when they […]
Tricks and treats to boost your productivity
When you spend more than eight hours a day staring at a computer screen, it can be easy to lose focus on important tasks. While your device gives you access to some of the most useful applications, an ever-growing number of distractions are vying for your attention. Here are a few tricks for boosting your […]
Who are the ShadowBrokers?
The WannaCry ransomware strain was created by amateurs who copied and pasted security vulnerabilities from a famous hacker group. It’s no longer a threat if you have updated your computer, but as evidenced by a recent announcement, the hacker group will continue to release dangerous security exploits for anyone to use. Who are the ShadowBrokers? […]
What you can learn from the Equifax Nightmare
When it comes to security, it’s better to be safe than sorry. But as the Equifax leak case has taught us, once a security breach does happen, it’s best not to be sorry twice. Read on so your business doesn’t experience the same fate as the giant, bumbling credit bureau. What happened to Equifax? Equifax, […]
Hurricane Season 2017 is here – Are You Prepared?
Let’s look at the predictions for 2017 Hurricane Season at the ½ way point as we hope for the best for the people affected by Harvey and Irma.
Ransomware Grows as Pirates Master the “Adam Smith Principles” of Free Economics
Do we all remember the “Father of Economics” and the invisible hand that regulates free markets based on supply and demand and self-interest? The Ransomware Pirates seem to remember. These pirates may not live in a free economy but they are profiting by taking advantage of the lessons of Adam Smith.
5 Simple ways to cut your printing costs
It may not seem as though your printing infrastructure is costing your business a great deal. But if left unmanaged, you could end up with an overinflated IT budget dominated by equipment maintenance and hardware and supplies purchases. Here are some ways to avoid that. Replace outdated printers Outdated and cheap printers may be functional, […]